Your First Year
It's your first year at Hampshire, and we don't want you to miss a thing.
Use the following links to get started on your path. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to learn more about new initiatives and programs and to join the conversation about what's coming up for new students. We want to hear from you.
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
- Get outside with OPRA
- Learn about identity-based groups and programming
- Join a student group or create one of your own
- Turn your work-study eligibility into campus employment
- Explore internship opportunities and polish your resume
Take Care of Yourself
- Tour campus residences and meet the staff
- Schedule a check-up, or talk to a counselor
- Educate yourself about your health
- Understand your meal plan
- Explore financial aid resources
- Learn how to keep yourself safe
Find Your Way
- Locate buildings and offices throughout campus
- Know when the places you need are open
- Learn your campus acronyms
- Understand the bus system
- Visit the farm
- Explore the local area
What's Hampening
- Browse the campus calendar of events
- Browse student group events on the HampEngage calendar
- Browse events on the Five College calendar
- Read announcements and news on the Intranet
Still not finding what you need? Contact the office of new student experience at deanofstudents@hampshire.edu.