Hampshire College

Please plan to arrive on Thursday, September 3 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for central check-in and move-in. You can view the orientation schedule of events here. 

The orientation program is designed to support new students as they begin their journey at Hampshire. Read our mission statement to learn more about the program's philosophy, goals, and method.

Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder is the common reading this year, and all new students should have received a copy to read over the summer. Discuss the book on the new student discussion board.

F08 Orientation Video
Through the orientation program, new Hampshire students start their discovery of the college and all its resources. And some of them make and race cardboard boats. Check out this video from last year's orientation program.