Clauses Not Permitted
… risk management for review. Automatic Renewal Limitation of Liability Exclusivity Liqudated Damages Right of First Refusal Policy - Automatic Renewal: The college … cancelled at will, which could include a specificed number of days notice period prior to cancellation. (See Term and …
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Chapter 4: Fund Raising and Financial Planning
… F. Johnson An interview with Van Halsey, first Director of Admissions at Hampshire College, January 1981. Johnson: I … through the stock market, and I thought I should put some of it back into the mainstream and my first interest was in population, which I thought was the scourge of the world. Increase in population. But I soon found out …
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Academic Requirements
… I (Basic Studies) During their first two semesters of enrollment, first-year students must complete … courses (which may include independent study), four of which must meet areas of distribution in four of Hampshire's five distribution …
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Memorial Funds
… E. Baker 94F Endowed Scholarship for the Advancement of Diversity This endowed scholarship provides financial aid to students studying with professors from the School of Critical Social Inquiry and doing advanced work related to … Stephen Blos Photography Fund Established in memory of Stephen Blos 76S , this fund provides support for student …
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Retirement Plans
… annuity plan. Contributions can be allocated to an array of investment options. Details on enrollment and investments … Employees become eligible for membership on the first day of the month following a year of eligibility service. Participation is mandatory after the …
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Division I for Students Who Entered prior to Fall 2011
… requirement introduces students to a broad range of subject matter before they choose an area of concentration. Division I also helps students attain the … II and Division III work, including the development of writing skills; methods of quantitative analysis; the …
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Consumer Information and School Reports
… Hampshire College is accredited to award the Bachelor of Arts degree by the New England Commission on Higher … educators. On March 24, 2026, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) announced that it would require … meet its standard on Institutional Resources . A copy of the documents describing the school's accreditation, …
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Mettler Films and Videos
… not contain audio. Mrs. Mettler's New Hampshire shows some of the beauty of New Hampshire's natural world as seen through the eyes of Barbara Mettler. View Reel #1 , Reel #2 or Reel #3 of Mrs. …
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Chapter 8: Staff
… Chapter 8: Staff * Staff Recollections of the Early Days (1970) * Bug Memo. (1973) * Staff Union Drive. (1974) Staff Recollections of the Early Days from: The Physical History of Hampshire College. 1989. Howard Paul: As a point of …
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Chapter 5: Diversity at Hampshire
… Multicultural Center (2001) Protest by Students of Color (2002) Censorship at Hampshire College (2003) … and Diversity We hope to continue and expand a series of discussions that took place in the fall about a draft … Some individuals on campus may also question the necessity of such policies. The question is a fair one, but the core …
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International Students
… that allows you to build your own customized program of study . Common App For support and guidance, students … committees featuring professors from different areas of study . While more traditional U.S. universities focus on … international student, you’ll also enjoy the diversity of Amherst, Massachusetts, a community with more than …
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Faculty Named Endowed Chairs
… sustaining excellence. We seek to engage a new generation of Hampshire philanthropists to name and endow at least one professorship for each of the five academic schools at a funding level of $2.5M for a new chair and $1.5M to name an existing …
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Chapter 4: Reflections on Hampshire's Origins
… (1986) * Interview with David Truman (1986) * The Origin of Division I Exams (1989) Interview with Calvin Plimpton … Mittelman April 23, 1986 AM: ...when you became President of Amherst, were you aware of the New College Plan? CP: Yes. AM: What did you know about …
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Your FAFSA and the Verification Process
… you if you have been selected by the U.S. Department of Education for the process known as verification. Hampshire … you for the verification process. The U.S. Department of Education may select a student based on certain … selection. Hampshire College may select a student because of inconsistent or conflicting information. We strongly …
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Regular Programs, Observations, and Celebrations
… throughout the year. We also celebrate a diverse range of holidays! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get … The Spiritual Life Center houses a diverse library of religious and faith-oriented texts, and serves as a … space for group discussions and for the celebration of religious diversity. If you or your group would like to …
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Frequently Asked Questions
… the Health Careers Advising Committee do? A. The purpose of the committee is to help interested students and graduates … and services including: advising meetings with members of the Health Careers Advisory Committee access to resources … in! They are admitted to professional schools on the basis of their academic records, admissions test scores, life …
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Archives and Special Collections
… Archives are closed until further notice. However, many of our collections have been digitized and are available … and available in the Museums 10 database. A selection of Hampshire internet publications and material published on … the archives as the repository for historical records of the College, including confidential records requiring …
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Chapter 3: The Faculty
… Chapter 3: The Faculty School Restructuring (1998) Legacies of Eqbal Ahmad (1999) Faculty Workload Task Force (2005) … May 27-28,1997 Mary-Linda Armacost, Facilitator A group of 60 faculty and administration met under the auspices of the Pew Higher Education Roundtable to consider the issue …
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Apostille FAQ
… Process Q. What is an apostille? A. An apostille is a form of authentication issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth that verifies the authenticity of a document. You may request to have your official …
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Position Descriptions
… Coordinator Position Resident Advisor Position In support of our mission, the student Resident Advisor plays a crucial … and helping to implement the policies and procedures of Hampshire College. Residence Life promotes the skills … in staff meetings, keeping detailed and accurate records of their job activities, submitting timely paperwork, and …
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Library Acquisitions and Technology
… technological capability is as important as the number of volumes and periodicals it acquires. Named Endowed Funds … funds for information technology at a funding level of $50,000 or more per fund, and fifty named endowed funds for library acquisitions at a funding level of $25,000 or more per fund. Some examples of these funds …
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Tuition Benefits Summary
… available" basis. An employee must complete one full year of consecutive service at the College prior to participation in this plan (first day of classes) if enrollment in a course requires release time. … course materials. A spouse (or eligible domestic partner) of an employee may enroll in one Hampshire course per term …
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Aid Policies
… and procedures regarding the awarding and distribution of financial aid. Eligibility for Aid Eligibility for assistance is determined at the time of admission. International students who did not receive aid at the time of admission are not eligible to apply during their Hampshire …
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Regulations for J-1 Researchers & Scholars
… and Their J-2 Dependents The items below are a summary of important J-1 regulations and procedures. They are not intended to be a source of complete information. They are intended to give general … College. Whenever you need further information about any of the items or other J-1 regulation questions, you should …
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About the Farm
… About the Farm The mission of the Hampshire College Farm is to enhance and exemplify … for Hampshire College’s values, particularly in the areas of sustainability, social justice, community-building, and experiential education. Our vision is of a thriving, well-run farm that inspires interdisciplinary …
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