Hampshire College

Interviews are an important part of Hampshire's admissions process and are strongly recommended. At Hampshire, the admissions interview serves two purposes. The primary purpose of the interview is for the student to ask individual questions about specific areas of academic and social life at Hampshire to determine whether Hampshire is an appropriate environment in which to continue his or her education. The secondary purpose of the interview is for the student to illustrate to the interviewer experiences or qualities she or he has that might make the student well suited to Hampshire's innovative program, or to explain particular circumstances which might affect the review of the application.

Interviews are conducted on campus by members of the admissions staff, highly-trained, advanced level students, and Hampshire graduates employed part-time in the admissions office. Interviews are also conducted off campus by admissions counselors and trained alumni volunteers. All interviews "count" the same in the application process.

All interviews must be conducted prior to the stated application deadline.

On-campus Interviews
Interviews are available on weekdays in the admissions office at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.

Appointments are necessary for interviews! Two weeks advance notice is preferred for interview appointments. Please call 413.559.5471 to schedule an interview appointment.

Off-campus Interviews
Hampshire has alumni volunteers across the United States and in several countries who interview prospective students. The admissions office will do its best to locate a Hampshire graduate in your area for you to contact for an interview.

We will begin offering off-campus interviews in September. At that time, there will be an online form on this page which will allow you to request an off-campus interview.

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