The Five College Consortium
Hampshire’s founders were leaders from Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Part of the plan: share the resources of all five schools.
Visit Hampshire
It all starts with a visit.
The world looks to Hampshire graduates for leadership in hundreds of fields. How will the world look to you? Visit campus and discover for yourself how much you can do with a Hampshire education.
Hampshire College is open to the public and welcoming visitors. Please view our most recent Covid policies.
Upcoming Special Events
Accepted Student Days
We're hosting several in-person Admitted Student Days (ASDs) this spring! Connect with our community to see and hear what life at Hampshire will be like for you! Register here.
- Monday, March 27
- Monday, April 17 - Patriots' Day
- Monday, April 24
Open Houses
For prospective students just starting their college search, we'll host one more Open House on Saturday, May 6—and it's virtual, so you don't need to worry about travel or weather! Attend panel discussions, chat with faculty and current students, learn about the admission process and more during this introduction to Hampshire. Sign up here!
Campus Visits and Information Sessions
Info session: Join us for a conversation about the value of a student-designed curriculum, our transformational education model, and the power of narrative feedback (45 minutes)
Campus tour: Get a view of campus from a student's perspective! (60 minutes)
Interview: Receive personalized feedback and get your questions answered at admissions in a 1:1 setting (30 minutes)
VIRTUAL: Can't make it to campus? We offer interviews and information sessions virtually—sign up here!
Have a large group?
Hampshire welcomes groups of students from high schools or other programs. Groups of six or more require reservations; we kindly request that group visit requests be made at least two weeks in advance.
Questions? call 413.559.5471 to check our availability, or email admissions@hampshire.edu.
Hours
The admissions office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, and select weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Explore Campus Virtually
Virtual Campus Tour
Take a guided virtual tour of our campus. Download a free app (search TravelStorys) to walk around campus while listening to an audio tour, or check it out here:
Plan Your Visit
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The admissions office is located on the first floor of the R.W. Kern Center. Parking is located behind the Robert Crown Center or any lot marked for visitors. Get directions or download a campus map before you arrive.
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Looking for a place to stay? Check our local accommodations list for Hampshire-approved recommendations. Explore the area while you're here.
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Hampshire's campus is approximately 2 hours from Boston, a 3.5-hour drive from New York City, and 50 minutes from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Connecticut. Get directions here.
Campus Reel
Explore campus with Hampshire students. Check out our Campus Reel page where students have created videos to give you the inside scoop on what it's like to be a Hampshire student.
More to Discover
Financial Aid
Did you know that 95% of Hampshire College students receive financial aid? We are committed to making Hampshire affordable for your family.
Alums Making a Difference
The world looks to Hampshire graduates for leadership in hundreds of fields. How will the world look to you? Learn more about Hampshire's take-charge, no-nonsense alums and how they're shaping the world.
Student Life
No matter who you are, where you've come from, or where you want to go, Student Life is here to recognize you and help you get the most out of your Hampshire experience.
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