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Campus Strictness

Quick Stats

Students Are Most Likely to Get Caught...
  • Being too noisy
  • Drinking alcohol in public areas
  • Parking in the wrong place
  • Violating smoking policies

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Many students are more or less worried than they should be when dealing with Public Safety. They are not here to prosecute students—they are here to ensure student safety. If there is a dangerous situation, Public Safety is there to sort it out and not to throw punishments around.

When someone gets caught on minor drug violations, a warning or “housing probation” is often issued. This basically means that a student cannot be caught again during the probationary period, or they will lose their housing. This second part is usually not enforced unless someone is dealing. If you mind your own business, are considerate, and are not too obvious, you should be fine.

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Campus Strictness at Hampshire College

Mandaloo

Philosophy '13

5.0
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Free as Can Be.

You can study anything you want to. Really, as long as you can prove it's academic merit, you can study anything. Faculty are always excited to work on new and interesting projects. For some students, Hampshire is too free. No one is going to hand you a set of requirements and a list of things to learn. You have to create your own education. You also have to be direct, organized, and brave in order to get your committee and complete a successful project.

For the most part buildings are kept unlocked and free to use. Loud parties get shut down at two, but never before then. Hampshire has wonderful policies about substance abuse, if something is wrong it is safe to call help. You will not get in trouble for substance use if you call the EMTs or Campus Police.

Feb 16, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Hampshire College

KristinaMoss

Law '12

5.0
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Campus Strictness

Hampshire College is amazingly tolerant of their students. They understand that Hampshire students are individual and self motivated and for that reason almost all of the buildings are left open at night and students are encouraged to organize activities on their own. If a cop were to see someone drinking they would simply as them to pour their drink out. The same policy goes for smoking cigarettes or marijuana. Marijuana is decriminalized in the state of Massachusetts so therefore the police cannot get you in trouble for it beyond a small fine. The campus is extremely safe despite the relaxed environment. Public safety officers are always around if any student needs assistance. So are the student trained Emergency Medical Team, who will immediately respond to any students need.

Mar 18, 2010

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Campus Strictness at Hampshire College

HamJP

'13

It's pretty lax, unless you get...

It's pretty lax, unless you get caught dealing drugs.

Apr 01, 2009

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User rating for Hampshire College - Campus Strictness is 4.6 out of 5 based on 16 user reviews.

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