Lynn Miller Scholarship Fund

… notion of independent study. We were here in the beginning to teach students how to teach themselves, and to liberate them from courses. You … to the fund dollar for dollar up to $1 million. Lynn is best known as a founding faculty member; he is an integral …

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Direct Loan Fee and Upfront Interest Rebate

… The Direct student loan has an origination fee equal to approximately one percent of the amount borrowed. The loan fee on the Direct parent PLUS loan is approximately four percent. The fee is deducted from the … initiated by the U.S. Department of Education in 2000 to promote on-time loan payments. For Direct student loans …

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The Writing Program

… assignment. Read on for details about our offerings, how to schedule a writing consultation, and more—and check out … helpful writing resources. Who We Are The Writing Program is staffed by faculty associates  Alex Cuellar  and  Faune … What We Do Individual counseling sessions and advising   To schedule an appointment with one of our Writing Program …

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William Null 72F Named this Year's Elected Alumni Trustee

… Every two years Hampshire alums have the opportunity to elect an alum to the Board of Trustees. William Null 72F is this year's winner. Null, along with his wife, Lauren …

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Carrel Use Policy

… you are not present at your carrel, other patrons are free to use it. If you arrive and someone is using your carrel, you may ask that person to move. Hampshire and Five College library items may be left …

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Theatre Program

… aspect of the production process, from play selection to strike. This includes directing, designing, and … Extracurricular opportunities are also available to all Hampshire and Five College community members. The … work in theatre. Although each student's curriculum is individually negotiated around his or her particular …

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Payment Information and Options

… Charges not paid within 30 days of billing may be subject to a monthly finance charge of 1.25%. Additionally, a hold … housing application process Federal regulations pertaining to the right to privacy require that bills be in the … Discover, and American Express are accepted, and there is a 2.85% fee charged on the transaction total. Make a …

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Physical Wellness

… Physical Wellness Physical Wellness  involves attending to the needs of your body through physical activity, good … level of exercise for a minimum of 2.5 hours per week is a good goal to set. Attending regular preventative check-ups such as …

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Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM)

… Hampshire College's Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM) is an intensive six-week encounter with college-level … and evening problem sessions. Afternoons are devoted to reading, rest, recreation, occasional trips to town, and informal study. Participants have unparalleled …

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Previous Short-Term Field Courses

… Previous Short-Term Field Courses The following is a list and brief description of some of the short-term … of Northen Costa Rica This is a creative course designed to explore the ecosystems, natural areas, culture, and … led by Peter Westover and Steve Roof. It includes visits to a wide range of special areas and reserves in the …

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Hampstore

… The Hampstore, your on-campus ( and online ) store, is located on the ground floor of the Harold F. Johnson … Hampshire sweatshirt, or other Hamp gear, we look forward to seeing you. About, Contact, and Hours Regular hours: … store. All fully enrolled students whose accounts are up-to-date with the student accounts office may charge purchases …

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Retained Life Estate

… be a retained life estate. This arrangement enables you to donate your home but retain lifetime use of it, for … from savings on estate tax and income tax because this is a charitable deduction. Here's how it works: Ownership of your property will be transferred to Hampshire at a future date; however, you are entitled to

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Health and Counseling Services

… (HCS) provides primary care and mental health services to Hampshire College students, when school is in session.  Please call 413.559.5458  to schedule an appointment. If you are in a life-threatening …

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Housing Designations

… of the residents. Additionally, many students choose to live in residential communities based on social identities … designations are set institutionally and are unlikely to vary from year to year. Designations for the mods are set … on new/continuing status. A substance-free environment is a residence hall community where all residents and their …

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Alum Action Group

… the invitation of former President Jonathan Lash in 2012, is to support the mission, values, and philosophy of Hampshire … of College fundraising and by acting as ambassadors to the alumni community. The AAG works to establish, …

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Lab Safety Manual: Training

… Lab Safety Manual: Training PRINT VERSION rev 10/2014 To assure that all users of the Cole Science Center … Laboratories are adequately informed about risks related to work in the laboratory and what to do if an accident … student awareness, training in lab safety and fire safety is provided by the faculty for laboratory classes early in …

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Contracts and Contracting Procedures

… relationships. Please use the navigational links on this site to find the information you need. If you need help, please … help' for a list of people who can assist you. This site is designed solely for use by faculty, staff, and students at …

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Hampshire College Weather Response

… for a number of severe weather conditions. Those relevant to summer conditions are for severe thunderstorms and … for the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area within the next 12 hours. Severe … Watch Response When a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch is issued, community members are advised actively to monitor …

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Charitable Lead Trust

… assets for a term of years (or your lifetime) and gives to the College quarterly or annual income payments. When the charitable lead trust ends, its property goes back to the donor or to someone the donor designated. A lead trust … of $6,000 per year for 20 years. Thus, the total gift is $120,000. After 20 years, the trust terminates and its …

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Daily Incident Log

… and Wellbeing  publishes this crime and fire summary log to keep the College community informed about campus safety. This log is maintained in compliance with the Clery Act, which … p.m. For questions about daily logs, you can reach out to us at  csw@hampshire.edu  or give us a call at …

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Local Scholarship Search

… Local Scholarship Search In addition to applying for national scholarships, you should consider … loans. These local scholarships and loans limit applicants to residents of a certain town, graduates of a specific high … western Massachusetts, your local scholarship foundation is the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Contact …

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Teaching Assistant

… Teaching Assistant Serving as a teaching assistant is an academic endeavor equivalent to taking a course. The College expects teaching assistants to attend the class sessions and spend a minimum of six hours …

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Chemical Donation Policy

… businesses, schools, or other organizations offer to donate chemicals (e.g., paints, lab chemicals) to the College. These offers are usually made to and accepted … faculty or staff members. In some instances, there is an immediate use for the product, but in many cases the …

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Mission Statement

… Mission Statement It is the mission of SPARC (Supporting your Purpose through Action, Resources, and Connections) to complement the innovative academic program of Hampshire … by supporting the efforts of students and alumni/ae to take their knowledge and passionate integrity into the …

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Tashmoo Lecture Series

… photographers, multimedia artists, critics, and historians to Hampshire College. The Tashmoo Lecture Series is sponsored by Tashmoo Productions, Inc. and the Blume … photographers, multimedia artists, critics, and historians to Hampshire College. The Tashmoo Lecture Series is sponsored …

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