History of the Baldwin Program

… History of the Baldwin Program Founded in 1992, the James Baldwin Scholars Program originally started as an … African-American men in accessing higher education. Now, the program provides opportunities to a small group of …

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Ethics and the Common Good

… Ethics and the Common Good The Ethics and the Common Good Project is a transformative, … engagement, ethical leadership, and community building to the forefront of a Hampshire education. Our Mission The

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Policy on the Use of Third-Party Sites

… Policy on the Use of Third-Party Sites There are many reasons that … they are receiving official, accurate information about the College. Hampshire will benefit from the expanded visibility and reputational opportunities. The

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Waitlisted?

… Waitlisted? Important:  If you have been invited to join the waitlist, it is very important to  let us know if you … enroll at Hampshire this fall, we understand that being on the waitlist is a hard place to be. It also means that you likely have questions. If the answer to your question is not provided below, please …

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Financial Aid Office

… Office Learning Made for You, Made Affordable Who We Are The financial aid office's responsibility is to review all … financial aid with student accounts. Please visit the student accounts office webpage for information related to student billing. Location: 2nd floor of the R.W. Kern Center Hours: We are open Monday through …

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Sustainability at the Farm

… Sustainability at the Farm The Hampshire College Farm, like the rest of the College, has worked hard on its …

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Mission and Vision

… Mission and Vision Mission The mission of Hampshire College is to foster a lifelong … contribute to knowledge, justice, and positive change in the world and, by doing so, to transform higher education. Vision We believe that graduating learners with the ingenuity, purpose, capacity, and grit to mobilize …

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The Inauguration Ceremony

The Inauguration Ceremony Educating for Change: Critical … Thinking in a Critical Time 3:30-5:30 p.m. OPENING OF THE CEREMONY Robert J. Garvey High Sheriff of Hampshire … "Emerald Stream" (1991) Composer: Seth Houston, from the shape-note tradition REMARKS Sigmund Roos 73F Chair, …

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Visit Hampshire

… Sessions Info session:  Join us for a conversation about the value of a student-designed curriculum, our transformational education model, and the power of narrative feedback (45 minutes) Campus tour: … DAYS We're hosting several Accepted Student Days (ASDs) in the spring! Either virtually or in-person, connect with our …

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Success After Hampshire

… Success After Hampshire How will the world look to you? What will you make of yourself? We’ve seen what can happen when you’re the entrepreneur of your own education. The possibilities are endless. 65% of alums earn advanced …

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Reporting Sexual Violence: Know Your Options

… to professional staff about what happened, so they can get the support they need and so the College can respond appropriately. Hampshire staff have … confidentiality. Below is a list of campus resources and the confidential disclosure options they provide, so …

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Funding Opportunities

… Funding Opportunities The grants office provides faculty grant seekers with access … several databases of funding opportunities. These include: The Foundation Center : Access to foundation directory is password-protected; contact the grants office staff for more information. Grants.gov : …

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The Hampshire Theatre Season

The Hampshire Theatre Season 2024-25 Season Fall Studio October 17-20, 2024 The New Playwright Festival Produced by Jonathan Dent The New Playwright Festival is an opportunity for students to …

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The Community-Centered Approach

The Community-Centered Approach Early Learning Center Our Approach  The Hampshire College Early Learning Center is committed to building strong connections between families and the center. To this end, we offer many opportunities for …

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The Logo

The Logo The Hampshire College logo, four rectangles that form an H in the open space between them, represents the four colleges (Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, Smith, and the

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Influenza A H1N1 Information Spring 2009

… A H1N1 Information Spring 2009 Hampshire Updates For the most recent H1N1 news, please see Influenza A H1N1 … and was asked as a precaution to remain in isolation until the student is no longer contagious to others. Confirmation … at Amherst College Amherst College has shared with us the information that the Centers for Disease Control and …

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How You Study

… you'll learn multiple ways to identify a challenge, ask the right questions, mobilize resources, and incorporate … with professors and peers. An academic program relevant to the world Hampshire College was founded in 1965 to radically … in a way that’s different from any other college in the world. Our curriculum is organized around urgent …

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Benefit Changes during the Year

… Benefit Changes during the Year You have the ability to change your medical, dental, vision, and … and coverage levels each year during Open Enrollment. The elections you make are generally in effect for a full …

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About the Library

… About the Library Educating for change: A Vision for the Hampshire Library The Hampshire College library is a dynamic hub of people, …

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Office of the President

… Office of the President Hampshire College President Jennifer Chrisler … officer from 2019 to 2024, and during her tenure launched the largest major fundraising campaign in the College’s history as well as a strategic financial …

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Move-In Day and Family Orientation

… in and get settled, families are invited to join us in the Red Barn for a dessert reception. Friday, August 29, 2025 … for Design (C4D) Open House Lemelson Building Drop in at the C4D Fabrication Shop to meet supervisor Glenn Armitage … Library Resources Harold F. Johnson Library Drop by the library for a casual opportunity to make a card for your …

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The Entertainment Industry and Media

The Entertainment Industry and Media Academy of Motion … schools, jobs, and careers. Directors Guild of America The Directors Guild of America represents more than 12,000 … Careers Jobs, internships, and career information in the entertainment industry. Film and TV Production Resources …

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The Kay Johnson Fund for the study of China and the Chinese Diaspora

The Kay Johnson Fund for the study of China and the Chinese Diaspora This fund is dedicated to supporting … activities both on campus and abroad that advance the study of China and the Chinese Diaspora — areas of deep …

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How to Edit the Student Handbook

… How to Edit the Student Handbook Here's how to make changes to the student handbook if you are a content editor for the online version. You can watch the video below or take a …

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Jobs and Internships

… job search involves understanding your skill level and the types of jobs you qualify for, finding opportunities … to a summer or part-time job, but are more focused on the learning that takes place as a result of the work you're doing. Participating in an internship can …

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