Hampshire College

The Global Education Office (GEO) offers exciting opportunities that fit into Hampshire's Divisional process and are financially feasible. Students, in consultation with their academic advisors, can choose from a wide range of possibilities all over the world.

Study abroad or off-campus is a fantastic way to integrate academic work and real world experience. Below is an overview of your options as a Hampshire student:

SEMESTER EXCHANGE
Several Hampshire International Exchange Programs and Hampshire Domestic Exchange Programs run each semester. These programs have either been designed by Hampshire faculty or were created through an affiliation with an academic institution. With approval from your committee and advisor, your enrollment in semester exchange will be accepted as a substantial part of your Divisional work and counted as if you had been at Hampshire for the semester.

Finances: Students who participate in a Hampshire Exchange program are charged Hampshire College tuition for that semester. Room, board, and other fees vary by program (see the Global Education Office for details). The majority of your financial aid package applies to these fees, and most program expenses are covered for you (see the Financial Aid Office for the specifics related to your unique aid package). Travel stipends are awarded to offset the cost of airfare. Visas, books, and spending money are the responsibility of the student.

SEMESTER FIELD STUDY
All other semester programs fall into the field study category. Students work with their faculty committee to devise a field study (international or domestic) most applicable to the student's concentration. This may mean enrollment in an overseas university or with a study abroad program provider. It might also take the form of a self-designed semester of field research or internship. Academic credit will apply to your course of study; however, your committee and advisor's consent is still necessary. The GEO offers extensive advising and resource support to assist students in identifying international field study opportunities.

Finances: Students are responsible for a field study fee equivalent to one-third of a Hampshire semester's tuition, plus the cost of your program of interest. Hampshire issued aid is applicable to the field study fee, but cannot be used to cover outside program fees. All other aid (state, federal, and/or private) is transferable, but you should check with your program provider for details regarding what types of aid they are able to accept.

SHORT-TERM FIELD COURSES (January - May - Summer)
Additionally, students can participate in a variety of Hampshire short-term field courses during January term, May, or summer. These intensive academic programs generally last between two and three weeks, are designed around a particular area of study, and are a great way to enhance one's academic program or explore a new area of interest. They are led by Hampshire faculty and vary each year.

Finances: Costs vary per course and a limited amount of need-based financial aid is awarded by Hampshire.

OTHER JANUARY TERM & SUMMER PROGRAMS
Many students opt to do internships, language learning, study programs, or other learning activities abroad during January term or during the summer. How these outside learning experiences might be incorporated into a student's Division II or Division III portfolio is up for negotiation with their faculty committee.

Finances: Aside from field-specific grants offered by the individual Schools or on-campus programs or offices (for summer grants try CPSC, CORC, and CLPP), Hampshire does not grant financial aid to non-Hampshire January and summer programs.

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• Post-Grad Opportunities
• How to Go Abroad
• Blogs from the Field
• Visiting Exchange Students
• International Scholars
• Faculty & Staff Resources
• Returning to Hampshire
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