For Parents and Families | Hampshire College Hampshire College Closure Announcement Find information For Parents and Families At Hampshire, your child will learn multiple ways to identify a challenge, ask the right questions, mobilize resources, and incorporate diverse points of view as they creatively propose solutions. They'll take their passion projects beyond the conceptual and make them real. From residential and student life to our innovative academic program , our students find life at Hampshire to be a place for profound personal and intellectual growth. Please reach out to us with any questions you might have, and thank you for including us on this journey. Admissions Criteria What do we look for behind the scenes? We want to see who your student is in the context of your studies and your communities. Thriving Hampshire students exhibit the following traits: Growth-oriented mind-set Authenticity Passion for learning Motivation, discipline, and follow-through Empathy and an interest in building community Self-awareness and maturity Interest in many things and a tendency to see the connections among them Intellectual bravery Capacity to reflect on one’s work productively and to learn from adversity Some of these traits manifest themselves in the trends on a student's transcripts, others in the work they do outside the classroom. Like everything else at Hampshire, the admissions process centers around each individual. Parents’ Praise for Hampshire Parents discuss the power of a Hampshire education. From narrative evaluations to the freedom to design their own course of study, the College has impacted their children's lives in profound ways. Frequently Asked Questions Need an answer? We can help. Learn more about admissions, academics, life after Hampshire, and more. Success After Hampshire How will the world look to them? See what they can do with a Hampshire education. Resources, Centers, and Offices Hampshire College offers a wide variety of resources dedicated to enriching your student's Hampshire experience. Upcoming Events It all starts with a visit. Find information about upcoming Open Houses and Admitted Student Days, plan your tour, or explore virtually what Hampshire has to offer. How They'll Study At Hampshire, they'll take part in a curriculum that reflects the world around us—ever-changing, fluid, and never contained within a single discipline. Related News Recent Graduate Max Solomon Frye 20F Develops Innovative Training Program for Childcare Providers of All Kinds Hampshire Student Implements Tech Exploration Program for High School Students in Ghana Stay In Touch With Admissions 877.937.4267 (toll free) 413.559.5471 admissions@hampshire.edu This block requires the "Enable floating privacy settings tab and withdraw consent banner" to be enabled in EU Cookie Compliance settings