FAQ: For Incoming Students

Your seven digit student ID number will appear next to your name when you log in to TheHub. When you receive your bill, it is also listed as your account number. To access this information, click on Account Statement/Make a Payment under the Financial Info section of the Students menu on TheHub.

Course registration for incoming first-year students begins on July 7.  You should register for

• One (1) first-year seminar with open spaces. All seminars are prefixed with “LCSEM”. For example, LCSEM-0101.
• Two (2) or three (3) other academic courses numbered 100–249. All of these courses are appropriate for new students. Academic courses are prefixed with CS, CSI, HACU, IA, and NS. For example, CSI-0213 / NS-119.

You may, in addition to your academic courses, register for OPRA courses (Outdoors Program Recreational Activities). You will log in and register for courses on thehub.hampshire.edu

Your time to begin registering for courses will be posted on thehub.hampshire.edu in the beginning of July under the link called “approvals and holds.”

Additional notes:

• If a course is full, you can add your name to the waitlist. The waitlist will start running at the beginning of course add/drop on September 2. If you are on a waitlist, be sure to check your email several times a day for notification of a space and follow the instructions to accept the seat.  
• Go here and click on “How to use TheHub to register for Hampshire courses” for an example of how to register for courses.
• For questions about course registration, email centralrecords@hampshire.edu.

Course registration for incoming first-year students begins on July 7. You should register for three or four academic courses you are interested in taking in your first semester primarily at the 200-level (Example: HACU-0201). Academic courses are labeled CS, CSI, HACU, IA, and NS. You may, in addition to your academic courses, register for OPRA courses (Outdoors Program Recreational Activities). You will log in and register for courses on thehub.hampshire.edu

Your time to begin registering for courses will be posted on thehub.hampshire.edu in mid-January under the link called “approvals and holds”. 

Additional notes:

• If a course is full, you can add your name to the waitlist. The waitlist will start running at the beginning of course add/drop on September 2. If you are on a waitlist, be sure to check your email several times a day for notification of a space and follow the instructions to accept the seat.  
• Go here and click on “How to use TheHub to register for Hampshire courses” for an example of how to register for courses.
• For questions about course registration, email centralrecords@hampshire.edu

Registration for Fall entrants will continue through during course add/drop period beginning September 2. If you have questions, contact Central Records staff for assistance. Email them at centralrecords@hampshire.edu.

You can check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines.

You can view your course schedule under "my class schedule" and under "courses and evaluations." Both these links appear on your student menu.

Housing assignments will be emailed to your Hampshire email address by July 3 for the fall semester and by January 14 for the spring semester. 

Shortly before your arrival on campus, your advisor's name will be listed on TheHub. You will have a scheduled appointment to meet your advisor during orientation, and the meeting time will also be listed. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to CASA or Central Records with any questions or concerns.

Yes, you can ship things to your campus mailbox beginning two weeks prior to your arrival, but please be sure to allow enough shipping time for any important items to arrive on campus. You may want to pack and bring with you things that you will need right away, such as sheets, a pillow, a towel, clothes, and toiletries. Your post office box number will be viewable on TheHub. (See next question for mailing format). 

Please use the following format for your mailing address for all packages and mail. Your post office box number will be available to you on TheHub in the weeks prior to your arrival.

Student's Name
Box ####
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002 

Parking permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on parking policies and how to get a permit, click here. 

For information about orientation, please visit Incoming Student Information.

For information about international student orientation, please visit New International Student Information.

Generally, no. Some families will come the day before and stay over in a hotel so they can get an early start on move-in day. If you are in a situation that truly requires you to arrive early (our general guidelines include travel from the west coast or farther, and family hardships), please email housing@hamsphire.edu.

Please refer to our visiting page for information on traveling to Hampshire, campus maps, and more.

Family orientation is your opportunity to learn more about Hampshire from key faculty and staff. This optional informational event is designed to give families a deeper understanding of Hampshire and its resources. Please register by Monday, January 17.

The College strongly encourages you to bring a computer to campus. Laptops are recommended for flexibility and convenience and can be used in your residence and around campus. Read more here.

You will be busy, so you shouldn't make other plans during orientation. Your days start early and end after dinner (with activities in the evenings). Of course the days are fun, but there is definitely a lot going on. We know that everything can be a little overwhelming, and we take that into account when planning and scheduling activities. We make sure to include down time each day, so you have space to breathe, relax, and get situated.

More information on specific dates and schedules can be found on our Family and Friends Weekend page. 

See the Academic Calendar (Note: If the calendar does not automatically bring up the current school year, just select the correct year from the drop-down menu). When you're making travel arrangements, please be aware that students taking Five College courses may need to stay past the day houses close to take final exams. For the schedule of Five College exam periods, see the Five College Academic Calendar. 

Information on credit unions and banks in the area can be found here.

Hampshire College utilizes the CoVerified platform to view your test results and perform daily symptom self checks. Learn more about our asymptomatic testing program and download CoVerified by checking out the Asymptomatic Testing and CoVerifed FAQ.