Eric Schocket Memorial Lecture Series

… Eric Schocket was an active and much-loved member of the Hampshire College community. A nationally prominent scholar of American literature (his first book, Vanishing Moments: … in 2006) Professor Schocket wrote primarily on issues of class consciousness and social stratification in America, …

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Direct Loan Fee and Upfront Interest Rebate

… has an origination fee equal to approximately one percent of the amount borrowed. The loan fee on the Direct parent … receives. The loan fee is kept by the U.S. Department of Education.    The up-front interest rebate on Direct loans was an incentive initiated by the U.S. Department of Education in 2000 to promote on-time loan payments. For …

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Communications and Journalism

… public relations. American Association for the Advancement of Science Paid, ten-week summer internship program in … The Journalism School  Columbia University’s School of Journalism. Multicultural Advertising Intern Program … undergraduate and graduate students. National Association of Broadcasters Professional association that includes an …

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Title IX

… personal and sexual safety, respect, integrity and freedom of expression, as long as such expression does not cause harm … Sex Discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, … with applicable legal requirements including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Massachusetts …

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The Div III Archive: Submission Instructions

… contains works from 2006 to the present. Print copies of text-based Div III projects submitted to the library by … students from 1971-2014 are available on the second floor of the library, or in the Div III Showcase on the library's … preserves, and presents the scholarly and creative work of the Hampshire community, as well as digitized and …

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Human Resources COVID letters archive

… come to campus if necessary to support the small number of students in residence on campus or to complete essential … be approved and coordinated by your supervisor or the Dean of Faculty. Hampshire employees who need to work on campus … and do not come to work sick. Practice physical distancing of at least six feet from others, indoors and outdoors, at …

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Optional Application Materials

… does not consider SAT or ACT scores in any way as part of admissions and financial aid decisions. Read more about why. Sample of Creative Work Although submissions of creative work rarely determine an admissions …

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Faculty Research and Scholarship

… for faculty research and scholarship at a funding level of $100,000 or more per fund. Some examples of these funds are: Rosenthal Fund for Faculty : Honors Kenneth Rosenthal’s long and varied history of service to the College. This fund promotes the excellent …

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Username Creation and Changes

… Username Creation and Changes 1.0 Overview All members of the Hampshire community will be assigned a username to log … to them on an ad hoc basis. 2.0 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a framework for the creation and possible updating of usernames. 3.0 Scope The scope of this policy covers: …

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The Massachusetts Guarantee Program

… college and have met a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 during that course of study.   Credits earned toward graduating with your … that involves meeting with faculty to design the rest of their academic experience at Hampshire. Learn more about …

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Division II Basics: Transfer Students

… Division II encompasses four semesters (two years) worth of work, some of which may be from your previous college or university. Division II is a concentration of academic work developed with the guidance of a faculty …

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For Counselors

… actively working on these initiatives for the betterment of us all. A little bit more about Hampshire students: They perceive an urgency in meeting the demands of both the current day and the future, and they respond to this urgency with the creation of new knowledge and as leaders. They understand that failure …

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Researching Graduate Programs

… institution for your graduate studies. This requires a lot of careful research and comparison between programs and … grad schools in their fields. People working in your field of interest often know of strong graduate programs, and if a graduate degree, or …

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Ladder Use Policy

… 6/2012 Purpose Stairways and ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities among workers. Hampshire College recognizes the importance of safe ladder use and has adopted the following policy. All … ladder construction. Depending on the material and type of ladder, different ANSI safety codes apply. The ANSI codes …

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Unix and Linux Basics

… is the Process ID Number (PID#), the second is the number of the line you logged into (TTY). The other column in the … is the last one, COMMAND, which tells you what the names of the programs are that are running. In this example there … with the lower PID# is the old login. To log yourself out of that extra login, use the kill command below.  Force Quit …

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Visual Brand Guidelines

… audiences, internal and external. The guidelines consist of an integrated system of graphic elements, including: Logo Seal Color palette Fonts Consistent use of these elements in our communications will reinforce our …

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Course Registration Information and Forms

… members, including Hampshire staff , may take a maximum of one course per semester, on a space-available basis. … for more information. You may preregister for a total of four academic courses , including a maximum of  two Five College courses. Five College requests submitted …

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Neurodivergent Student Resources

… AND JOBS Neurodiversity Career Connector - a collection of employers committed to hiring neurodivergent employees as … for Adults with Learning Disabilities - The impact of learning disabilities is lifelong. This page contains … ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: SUPPORT ON CAMPUS Collective of Students Affected by Ableism (CoSAA) - We strive to create …

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Funding Opportunities

… Projects Most colleges and universities cover the bulk of their financial aid grants through income generated by … to financial aid. Hampshire devotes almost a quarter of its annual operating budget to help support students who … lack the means to attend college. Fifty-two percent of our students received financial aid last year. Division II …

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On-Campus Employment

… On-Campus Employment Eligibility Per the Department of Homeland Security, F-1 students are ONLY authorized to … up to 29 hours per week during summer break.  (The number of hours per week is set by each office and is not guaranteed … directly. Where can I work? "On campus" includes all of the Five Colleges (Hampshire, Amherst, Smith, Mount …

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Password Security

… to let a person do one thing opens up access to a lot of other activities. For example, giving out your email … considered a suspect. You are responsible for the security of your account and the confidentiality of your password Do not use the same password for Hampshire …

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Institute for Central American Development Studies (ICADS)

… (September-December), spring semester (February-May) Type of Program: Field research or internship program; intensive language study  Language of Instruction: Spanish/English Fields of Study: Social justice issues, environmental studies, …

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Lab Safety Manual: Safety Equipment

… a key component in being able to get everyone safely out of a building in an emergency situation. Environmental health and safety and the dean of the school of natural science arrange periodic drills, in coordination …

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Reporting Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

… Harassment The College strongly encourages reporting of Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment so the College … Reporting Form Title IX Team Marilu Gamboa Director of Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator … All Hampshire College employees, with the exception of those designated as private resources, must report to the …

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Federal PLUS Loan Features

… ends. New PLUS borrowers will have a lifetime limit of $65,000 per dependent student.   Review What New Parent … Loan Borrowers Need to Know Below are general features of the Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan.  Learn more about the … must be a biological or adoptive parent, or the spouse of a parent (step-parent). Both the custodial and …

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