Hampshire College
893 West St, Amherst, MA 01002
(413)549-4600
Click here for the Campus Map
(our camp locations will be 18-dorms, 32-dojo, and 11-dining, on this map)
Flying In
Hampshire College is located in Amherst, MA, The closest airport to camp is Bradley International (BDL) in Hartford CT, and is approximately a 60 minute drive. Boston Logan International (BOS) is at least a 2 hour drive, depending on traffic.
Shuttle/Public Transportation :
There are a few shuttle options from Bradly International to Amherst. There are no convenient shuttle or public transportation options from Boston or New York Airports. You can view transportation suggestions from the Hampshire College website here.
*More Information regarding shuttle service from Bradley to Hampshire College coming soon, please check back!
Driving Directions
From Boston and points east
From Boston, it is approximately 2 hours to the campus. Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 4 (West Springfield/Route 91). Take Route 91 north to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst, Route 9). Turn right onto Route 9 east and follow it to the center of Amherst. At the town center, turn right on Route 116 and follow it south for approximately three miles to Hampshire. The first sign you'll see for Hampshire is the Farm Center. About one thousand feet (.2 mile) farther south is the alumni relations office on the right, a white farmhouse. For the MAIN ENTRANCE, continue another one thousand feet (.2 mile) farther south, and you will see a sign on your right for the main entrance to campus. Take a right and continue to campus.
From New York, Hartford, and points south
Hampshire College is a 3.5-hour drive from New York City. Follow Route 95 to New Haven, Connecticut, and then Route 91 north from New Haven to Northampton, Massachusetts (Exit 19: Northampton/Amherst, Route 9). Turn right on Route 9 (east) and follow it to the center of Amherst. At the town center, turn right on Route 116 and follow it south for approximately three miles to Hampshire. The first sign you'll see for Hampshire is the Farm Center. About one thousand feet (.2 mile) farther south is the alumni relations office on the right, a white farmhouse. For the MAIN ENTRANCE, continue another one thousand feet (.2 mile) farther south, and you will see a sign on your right for the main entrance to campus. Take a right and continue to campus.
From Albany and points west
Hampshire College is a 1.75-hour drive from Albany. Follow I-90 into Massachusetts, where it becomes the Massachusetts Turnpike. Take Exit 4 (West Springfield, Route I-91) onto Route I-91 north and continue to Exit 19 (Northampton/Amherst, Route 9). Turn right on Route 9 (east) and follow it to the center of Amherst. At the town center, turn right on Route 116 and follow it south for approximately three miles to Hampshire. The first sign you'll see for Hampshire is the Farm Center. About one thousand feet (.2 mile) farther south is the alumni relations office on the right, a white farmhouse. For the MAIN ENTRANCE, continue another one thousand feet (.2 mile) farther south, and you will see a sign on your right for the main entrance to campus. Take a right and continue to campus.
Parking:
We will be giving out parking passes upon check-in. These are free. Both residents and commuters will need to display a pass on their dashboard when parked on campus.
Checking-In
Check-in location TBA
Regular check-in begins on Wednesday June 24th at 10am .
(Early Day check-in on Tuesday June 23rd will be held starting at 2pm)
If you arrive during class times, please come to the dojo and our Registration Coordinator will check you in there.