Current Students

Our current plan for the Completion Pathway would allow Division III students to complete their degrees at Hampshire College. We are using summer Field Study to prepare students to complete their independent Div III project during the fall 2026 semester. Students completing their degree with us will have campus housing and student support available for the fall semester.

Subject to the approval of the teach out Completion path by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education and by NECHE, Hampshire College will remain fully accredited with approved degree granting authority from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Throughout the process of Completion path. All students who complete their degrees at Hampshire College will obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree from an approved, fully accredited college. The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education is actively engaged with the College to help ensure that completing students who are eligible for a Hampshire College degree receive one.

Transcripts and academic records are permanently preserved and will remain accessible to you. Through December 31, 2026 these records will be held at Hampshire College. Find instructions about how to request a transcript here. After the teach-out period, transcripts and academic records will be held at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. More information about how to request a transcript at that point will be provided in the coming months.

The financial aid office is currently reviewing financial aid applications for the next academic year. Through this review process they will determine federal, state, and institutional aid eligibility. Financial Aid offers for continuing students will be posted for those applying for aid prior to billing as long as the 2026-2027 FAFSA application is completed by May 1. Students must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as outlined in the student handbook to be eligible for financial aid. Continuing international students do not need to resubmit the CSS Profile.

Staff in CASA will be available to counsel all students about the options available to them and the best way to meet your academic needs. We recognize that every student has a unique set of goals and we will work collaboratively with you to identify the best path.

Division III Students who will be returning to Hampshire for the fall 2026 semester will be assigned housing in a mod (on-campus apartment). You will receive direct communication from Residential Life about your housing for the fall. We are committed to giving you as much advance notice as possible. Students utilizing Field Study during the summer toward Division III completion are not required or expected to be in residence on campus. 

Students who have applied for summer housing will receive direct communication from the Office of Residential Life. 

Campus residencies will close for the spring semester as planned on May 17, 2026.

For students who want to pursue the Completion path, we are requesting your commitment by April 30.

We appreciate the collaboration of our Five Colleges Consortium colleagues. They are supporting our students in two ways: first, by continuing to offer access to a diverse array of classes and academic opportunities during the summer and fall semester; and second, all of the colleges are accepting transferring Hampshire students according to Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) which each college has signed together with Hampshire.

Students for whom the Spring 2026 semester was their first semester of Division III do not need to complete summer field study. You will be able to continue your Division III work in the Fall 2026 semester with the support of a faculty advisor.

We are using summer Field Study to prepare students to complete their independent Div III project during the fall 2026 semester. During the summer term, students will formally pass Division II, build a Division III Contract, and conduct Division III work. During the Fall Semester on campus, completing students will finish their Division III work. 

All Division III work will be completed by December 2026. Five College courses are optional during this period. Faculty will work with Division III students through a cohort-based advising model, bolstering the collaborative and community learning of this final Hampshire experience. 

The College is working closely with the Massachusetts DHE and NECHE to ensure that all students who complete their degrees during the teach

The college will maintain key services in residential life and student engagement and maintain a stable and supportive campus environment. Mental health counseling services will be available, and students will have access to post-graduation career and educational planning support. 

Continuing Division III students will not be required to be in residence on campus during summer field study. For the fall 2026 semester, continuing students will be assigned housing in a mod (on-campus apartment), and will have regular opportunities to participate in community meals.

On April 17, the Board of Trustees approved the following tuition and fees for the 2026 teach-out: 

• Summer Field Study: $900 
• Fall 2026 Tuition: $29,683 
• Fall Semester Housing: $4,900 
• Fall Dining: $900 
• Health Services: $400 

The financial aid office is currently reviewing financial aid applications for the next academic year. Through this review process they will determine federal, state, and institutional aid eligibility. Financial Aid offers for continuing students will be posted for those applying for aid prior to billing as long as the 2026-2027 FAFSA application is completed by May 1. Students must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as outlined in the student handbook to be eligible for financial aid. Continuing international students do not need to resubmit the CSS Profile.

The financial aid office is currently reviewing financial aid applications for the next academic year. Through this review process, they will determine federal, state, and institutional aid eligibility. Financial Aid offers for continuing students will be posted for those applying for aid prior to billing as long as the 2026-2027 FAFSA application is completed by May 1. 

Students must also maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as outlined in the student handbook to be eligible for financial aid. 

Continuing international students do not need to resubmit the CSS Profile.

Students intending to or registered for study abroad will need to work with their new institution’s study abroad office Students should contact the CASA or GEO offices for additional information, and visit the transfer fair on April 20 to learn more about study abroad opportunities at partner institutions.

We will hold Commencement on May 16, 2026, for eligible graduates, and a streamlined Commencement ceremony next winter for those who complete in December.

We plan to maintain key services in residential life, student engagement, and compliance to ensure a stable and supportive campus environment through the final semester. We anticipate that students who remain on campus will have access to housing in the mods, along with regular community dinners held twice per week in the Dining Commons. Mental health counseling services will be available, and students will have access to post-graduation career and educational planning support.

Our counseling team is available to provide support and resources to students in managing this transition. Counseling will continue to be available throughout the transition period.

For questions specifically related to student loan discharge, students can learn more about the process online at the U.S. Department of Education’s Closed School Discharge website or contact the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General’s Student Loan Assistance Unit.

In addition, the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education provides an informal process to facilitate complaint resolution. The Department's online complaint form is available to currently or formerly enrolled or admitted Hampshire students that experience difficulty with closure, transfer, or admissions processes.

We have dedicated staff available to answer your questions and help you navigate next steps. These are listed at the bottom of this page.

For questions specifically related to student loan discharge, students can learn more about the process online at the U.S. Department of Education’s Closed School Discharge website or contact the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General’s Student Loan Assistance Unit. 

In addition, the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education provides an informal process to facilitate complaint resolution. The Department's online complaint form is available to currently or formerly enrolled or admitted Hampshire students that experience difficulty with closure, transfer, or admissions processes.