Meet with OARS

MEET WITH OARS

OARS staff are available throughout the year to meet with current or prospective students and their families. 

Meetings with OARS staff are by appointment only and may be scheduled via email at oars@hampshire.edu, or by contacting us via phone at 413.559.OARS / 413.559.6277.

If you are visiting during a campus-wide open house, please call or email ahead of time to  schedule a time to meet. You can also look for us in your open house schedule for events and drop-in tables.

CONSULTATION APPOINTMENTS

Any current or prospective Hampshire student, faculty, or staff member can meet with OARS staff to learn more about our supports and services.

These meetings are typically an hour and can be useful for (but not limited to) any of the following reasons:

• For prospective and incoming students to learn about the transition to Hampshire as a new student.
• Learn about requesting accommodations.
• Request additional accommodations based on a new or previously disclosed disability.
• Understand ways to support specific students/peers who seem to be struggling and/or get them connected with OARS.
• How to seek a formal diagnosis if not yet diagnosed.
• Options available for support without a formal diagnosis.
• Interest in collaborating to enhance accessibility at Hampshire or throughout the Connecticut River Valley.

COACHING

Through our Holistic Learning Program, we create programming, resources, and work with students with and without accommodations on everything from time management to mental and physical health. Our goal is to empower students through challenges and to help them develop the skills they need to set goals and work to find their unique path of lifelong learning. Contact Griffin Leistinger, Assistant Director of Accessibility, at at oars@hampshire.edu to learn more about connecting with the Holistic Learning Program.