Hampshire College

Hampshire College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Hampshire College has the Red Scare Frisbee. In fact, more students participate in the Red Scare Frisbee than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Hampshire College include Queer Community Alliance, Excalibur (fantasy/role playing), Sports Coop and Circus Folks Unite.

Hampshire College students' favorite campus events are Spring Jam, Hampshire Halloween and Family and Friends Weekend.

Hampshire College Housing

This table offers information on housing at Hampshire College.

Hampshire College offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Hampshire College students live on campus. In 2023, 90% of undergrads at Hampshire College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 10% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Hampshire College. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Hampshire College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Hampshire College Athletics

At Hampshire College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Hampshire College:

Safety at Hampshire College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Hampshire College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Hampshire College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Plan a Visit to Hampshire College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Hampshire College, take Interstate 91 to Amherst, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bradley International airport.

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