Readmission Information

The Readmissions Committee meets once per semester in early May and early December – our readmissions process is not rolling. The Committee consists of the Deans of Academic Support and Advising, the Director of Central Records, the Dean of Students (or their representative), and a representative from Health Services. If readmitted, students must enroll as a full-time student and fulfill residential requirements. Hampshire College does not offer remote classes or virtual degree offerings

Readmission

Students are not guaranteed readmission. All students whose status is "withdrawn" or "medical leave" must submit a complete readmission application to the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA) if they wish to be considered for readmission to Hampshire College.

Applications for readmission from students who have an outstanding financial obligation to the College will not be reviewed by the Readmissions Committee. If the outstanding debts are cleared prior to the readmissions application deadline, the application will be considered.

Readmission to Hampshire College is not automatic. The Readmissions Committee thoroughly reviews all materials submitted and reserves the right to request additional information. Regardless of the original or predominant reasons for withdrawal or medical leave, all issues that pertain to a student’s ability to function successfully at Hampshire will be addressed in determining suitability for readmission.

Deadlines

Fall Semester: April 1
Spring Semester: November 1

Late applications will not be accepted. Readmission application materials are not available one week prior to the application deadline. Readmission application fees are non-refundable.

Submitting the Readmission Application

Applications may be submitted utilizing our online application. Please contact the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA) for access to the application.

Application Components

Personal Information: Student’s information like name, contact, time the student attended Hampshire, and information about educational history while away from Hampshire.
Personal Statement: The Personal Statement constitutes the student’s formal request for readmission.
Short Answer Question (if applicable): If the student is on medical leave, academically or administratively withdrawn, or disciplinarily withdrawn, they will explain why they are ready to return to Hampshire and provide details about their time away.
Proposed Program of Study: Include a proposed timeline for completion of Division I, II, and III; and the graduation requirements within the college limit of ten semesters.
College Report: List any colleges or universities attended after leaving Hampshire including any classes a student has taken.
$50 Application Fee: Payable online or via check or money order.

Supporting Materials

Students should supply additional materials that they believe will support their application. Examples of additional materials include:

Official College Transcript(s) for college-level courses taken while away from Hampshire College.
Letters of recommendation from employers or volunteer supervisors.
Letter from healthcare provider addressing concerns in Medical Withdrawal Letter.

Supporting materials can be emailed to advising@hampshire.edu or mailed to the Center for Academic Support and Advising. Supporting materials in a language other than English must include an official translation.

Application Fee

The application fee is $50 payable online or via check or money order. Readmission applications will not be reviewed until the application fee is received.

Online at ebilling.hampshire.edu:
- Click on the link under Online Payments and Make One-Time Payment.
- Select the current term from the drop-down menu.
- Enter student information.
- Select Student Account Balance and enter $50.
Check or money order payable to “Trustees of Hampshire College” mailed to the Center for Academic Support and Advising address listed above.

Medical Leave, Academic or Administrative Withdrawal, or Disciplinary Withdrawal

Students should refer to the letter they received from either the Dean of Students, Director of Health Services, or Center for Academic Support and Advising upon leaving Hampshire. This letter will provide guidance on the specific requirements to be met before a student is eligible to apply for readmission.

Students should contact Advising (advising@hampshire.edu) if they are unable to locate the medical leave or academic withdrawal letter.
Students should contact Student Life (studentlife@hampshire.edu) directly for a copy of the disciplinary letter.
If a student is on medical leave, a letter from a qualified healthcare professional is required to address each of the concerns listed within the medical leave letter from the Dean of Students office.

Readmissions Committee and Process

Regardless of the original or predominant reasons for withdrawal or medical leave, all issues that pertain to the student’s ability to function successfully at Hampshire will be addressed in determining suitability for readmission. Information reviewed by the Readmissions Committee includes, but is not limited to:

The readmission application, including any supplemental materials.
Documents specifically requested by the Center for Academic Support and Advising, Health Services, the Dean of Student Life office, a student’s faculty committee or academic advisor.
Academic history while enrolled at Hampshire.
Social or disciplinary history while enrolled at Hampshire.
Current status of account with the College business office.

Financial Aid and Housing

It is important that students notify the Financial Aid (financialaid@hampshire.edu) and Housing Offices (housing@hampshire.edu) regarding their interest in applying for readmission as soon as possible.

All But Division III Program

This program is open to former students who have passed Division I and Division II and who have been away from Hampshire for a minimum of ten years. The plan for the proposed Division III project is submitted to the Advising Office along with the readmission application. The project must be designed in such a way that the independent project and advanced educational activities can be done independently away from the Hampshire campus. The program provides access to faculty to complete the degree within four semesters (maximum). Contact CASA at 413.559.5498 or advising@hampshire.edu for more information.

This page is not meant to be a comprehensive outline of readmissions policy. The complete readmission policy and readmission by withdrawal type information can be found on the Hampshire College Student Handbook.