Academic Centers and Programs

… services designed to help you succeed Learning Resources The Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA) Learn … and Services (OARS) Learn More Harold F. Johnson Library The library is a dynamic hub of people, technology, and … disciplines. Educating for change demands comprehension of the past and vision for the future. The library's innovative …

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Hampshire College Student Computing Acceptable Use Policy

… needs of all students, faculty, and staff members of the College community. The following policy is intended to shape the College's use of these resources and to assert our shared …

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Short-term Field Course Fees and Financial Aid

… Course Fees and Financial Aid Course Fees and Payments The cost of each short-term field course varies. Please refer to the course-specific web page (listed at Short-term Field Courses ) for information about the course fee and additional costs. Airfare is generally NOT …

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

… Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) What is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, is a federal law governing the privacy of education records. It grants specific rights … Exceptions to this include emergency situations in which the health and safety of the student is involved, or to …

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R.W. Kern Center

… Bruner/Cott and built by Hampshire alum Jonathan Wright, the Kern Center is the largest certified higher-education project in the world. The R.W. Kern Center is the 17th certified Living …

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Before You Come to Hampshire

… Before You Come to Hampshire Life in the Pioneer Valley Hampshire College is located in western … in Hampshire County. This area is also known as the Pioneer Valley. Major geographical features include the Connecticut River, which runs roughly through the middle …

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Master List of Hampshire Grants

… Master List of Hampshire Grants For student grants in the area of Academic Affairs, there are fall and spring deadlines.  The deadline to apply for spring is February 6, 2026 . Please … faculty member fill out this faculty support form   by the submission date. Applications will not be considered …

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Employee Computer Purchase Program

… longer than six months may purchase a computer through the school. This enables you to take advantage of educational discounts and a loan program offered by the College. Loan Program Hampshire College provides … back by payroll deduction. Bear in mind that if you leave the school before the loan is paid off, you will have to pay …

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OneCard Photo Submission Guidelines

… OneCard Photo Submission Guidelines The OneCard is the official identification card of Hampshire College and is issued to every student and employee.  The OneCard is your: Library card Robert Crown Center pass …

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Past Events

… Hampshire alumni who are living and working as writers? The following recordings of past events are almost as good as … GETTING STARTED IN PODCASTING WITH THREE ALUMS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 Are you interested … possibilities and potential? Alum podcast producers at the New York Times , will discuss: the different types of …

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Account Policy

… needs. Students are provided accounts upon enrollment at the College and may retain accounts while enrolled and as alums following the guidelines listed below. All official correspondence from the College to students via email will be sent to these …

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Semester in Environmental Science (SES)

… Science (SES) Program Availability: Fall Semester Only The Program The Semester in Environmental Science (SES) Program at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts …

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Information Security Policy

… Security Breach Policy . 1.0 Purpose This policy defines the elements and mechanisms of the information security structure at Hampshire College. It ensures that the College: Establishes a comprehensive approach to …

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High School Diploma Equivalents for Financial Aid

… Financial Aid To apply for financial aid please follow all the instructions . Other Requirements HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or … for federal financial aid. Hampshire College follows the same policy with regard to institutional aid eligibility. The equivalents to a high school diploma are: A state …

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Division II

… study, and study abroad . Students are asked to consider the multiple cultural perspectives that relate to their work and to integrate the knowledge gained from community involvement into … ( see Community Engaged Learning or CEL-2 requirement ). The challenge for Division II students is to continually …

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Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS)

… Spanish courses is highly recommended.   Watch the ICADS Study Abroad Video About The Institute for Central American Development Studies The Institute for Central American Development Studies …

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Division I Requirements

… learning about a wide range of skills and approaches to the topic. Seminars orient students to Hampshire’s academic … with others. Since exposure to curricular areas including the sciences, culture and human experience, the arts and design, and race and power are built into the

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Graduate & Professional School

… where a graduate degree can really take you and consider the timing. Grad School: Why and When? Graduate school can be … We're here to help you delve into your "why" and navigate the complicated timeline of when.  Read More Getting Started … Researching Graduate Programs It’s important to select the right program and the right institution for your graduate …

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Hampshire College Commencement 2026

… p.m. R.W. Kern Center Lobby We will honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the amazing Hampshire graduates from winter 2025. We look … on! Saturday, May 16, 2026 We will honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the amazing Hampshire graduates from …

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Your First Year

… you to miss a thing. Shape Your Academic Path Understand the divisional system 30+ centers and programs for you Learn more about academic support resources Get to know the library Have your papers and course materials printed, bound, or copied Explore the five college consortium Go global Get Involved on Campus …

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Lebrón-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center

… and retain students of color and international students, the Lebrón-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center provides a range of programs and resources to support and promote the success of students of color and international students at Hampshire College.  Additionally, the center provides programs and resources to the larger …

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Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions

… Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions The Red Barn offers breathtaking views of the Notch and the Holyoke Mountain Range. The barn can accommodate up to …

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FAQ: For Incoming Students

… click on Account Statement/Make a Payment under the Financial Info section of the Students menu on TheHub . I’m a first-year student. When … for courses will be posted on thehub.hampshire.edu in the beginning of July under the link called “approvals and …

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Our Philosophy

… Our Philosophy Early Learning Center The Hampshire College Early Learning Center strives to … and learning styles, while encouraging cooperation among the children. Our primary goal is to foster children's … provides an atmosphere of mutual trust and caring among the children, parents, and staff. We believe that children …

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Frequently Asked Questions: Orientation Staff Positions

… Asked Questions: Orientation Staff Positions What is the difference between an orientation leader and an … coordinator? Orientation leaders (OLs) work with all of the incoming students to lead them through our orientation … are returning leaders who are selected to help manage the orientation program. They serve as a liaison between OLs …

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