Short-term Field Course Eligibility

Hampshire Students

Short-term field courses are open to all actively enrolled Hampshire students in good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing and who qualify for specific course prerequisites.  

• Students are required to apply through the global education office using the online application system by the published application deadlines. 
• Review detailed information on eligibility requirements and policies in the Hampshire College Handbook under Exchange, Field Study, and Short-term Field Courses.  

Non-Hampshire Students

While these courses are primarily designed for Hampshire students, non-Hampshire students (including Five College students and community members) who meet specific course prerequisites, and are in good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing at their home institutions, are eligible to apply. 

• Students are required to apply through the global education office using the online application system by the published application deadlines. 
• As part of the application process, non-Hampshire students are required to have a Home Institution Approval Form for Global Programs (pdf) completed by a study abroad advisor or appropriate person at their home schools. 
• Non-Hampshire students are expected to understand and abide by the Policy for Participation by Non-Hampshire Students (pdf).