How is housing for transfer students at Hampshire College?

I'm looking into transferring to Hampshire College and was wondering how their housing situation works for transfer students. Do they have specific dorms or options available for us, or do we mix in with all students?

Housing for transfer students at Hampshire College works much the same way it does for all students. Transfer students are not segregated into their own dorms, but are mixed in with the rest of the student body. Non-traditional transfer students are often assigned to mods (apartment-style housing) as space permits (based on their stated preferences). Students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a full meal plan.

Upon acceptance, Hampshire College's Housing Operations team considers several factors to place transfer students into housing. This includes the available spaces, roommate preferences if any, and any specific housing accommodations you might have noted in your housing application (like any physical accessibility needs).

The college offers a variety of housing options, ranging from traditional residence halls with single or double rooms to more independent, apartment-style living with 4-8 people. All the houses and apartments have common lounge and kitchen facilities. As a transfer student, you would have the opportunity to request a specific type of housing, although it is not guaranteed, with availability depending on the term and number of vacancies.

Lastly, off-campus housing is also a potential option. Although Hampshire College is a residential college and encourages on-campus living, it's worth noting that juniors and seniors can apply to live off-campus after bidding in the Lottery.

While the College tries to accommodate all student requests, it's always a good idea to confirm these details with the Housing Operations at Hampshire College or through the college's official resources, as housing policies can sometimes change.