Hampshire College Students: Your Next Step

Absolutely. Please reach out to us at admissions@bennington.edu. We look forward to speaking with you and answering your questions. You can also plan a visit to Bennington College.

Hampshire students only need to submit the basic application and their official transcripts. No additional materials are required. Please see below for additional details:

Current Hampshire Students or Recent Transfers: 

You can apply through the Common Application as a transfer applicant. 

Important: In the Program Materials section, locate the Documents tab, scroll down to Optional Documents and use the Work Sample document upload to share a few sentences about your academic focus to date and what you would like to study at Bennington.

First Year or Prospective Hampshire Students: 

You can apply to Bennington as a first-year student using the Common Application. 

Important: In the "How did you first hear about Bennington College?" question, select any option and enter "Hampshire College" in the "Please provide the name/source" field so we can identify your application.

When you complete the Common Application as a transfer applicant and in the Program Materials section, locate the Documents tab, scroll down to Optional Documents and use the Work Sample document upload to share a few sentences about your academic focus to date and what you would like to study at Bennington. 

You can apply through the Common Application as a transfer applicant. 

In the Program Materials section, locate the Documents tab, scroll down to Optional Documents and use the Work Sample document upload to share a few sentences about your academic focus to date and what you would like to study at Bennington.

You can apply to Bennington as a first-year student using the Common Application. 

In the "How did you first hear about Bennington College?" question, select any option and enter "Hampshire College" in the "Please provide the name/source" field so we can identify your application.

If you’ve already submitted an application to Bennington, please check your application portal for your admission status and next steps. If you have questions, please contact us at admissions@bennington.edu. 

Yes. You will be awarded credit based on the completion of Division requirements, as assessed by your faculty at Hampshire College. For most students, if you have completed Division I, you will receive 30 transfer credits; and if you have completed Division II, you will receive an additional 60 credits. Students that have completed a portion of Division II will receive partial credit according to the work completed. However, and in general, each student’s record will be individually evaluated, and students will receive credit for work completed at Hampshire.

Housing is guaranteed at Bennington. Students live not in dorms, but in houses of approximately 30-45 people each. Architectural styles range from modern design to clapboard houses reflecting 1930s New England. Bennington student houses consistently top the rankings in Princeton Review’s “Best College Dorms” list. View our housing options.

Yes, you can still apply for financial aid. Approximately 95 percent of Bennington students receive some financial aid, through a combination of grants, scholarships, work, and loans. Students must complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Please visit this page for additional information.