Our Commitment to Diversity

We demonstrate this through:

• Active recruitment of talented students from underrepresented communities, especially underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
• The James Baldwin Scholars Program, which provides a full scholarship to talented students from underserved communities who would benefit from a transition year before college in which to improve general academic skills and prepare for the rigor of college studies
• Partnerships with student groups, offices, and Hampshire's Lebrón-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center

• A team of multicultural recruitment ambassadors who connect the work of admissions to the campus community

• Ongoing dialogue sessions with the campus community on the intersections of race, ethnicity, culture, class, gender identity, and student life

• Participation in campus-wide diversity initiatives and workshops that increase staff and faculty competence in the areas of diversity and multiculturalism

• Active membership and participation in Hampshire's diversity task force

• Partnerships with local and national community organizations

Diversity Factors and Selection

The admissions committee seeks to create a diverse incoming class of students each year. Hampshire's selection process is highly individualized and evaluates applicants in the context of their families, communities, and educational opportunities. Ultimately, the admissions committee is charged with determining whether a candidate is likely to be successful in Hampshire's rigorous and distinctive academic program.