Academic Support

This page will act as a hub page for information regarding how to find academic support. Feel free to add any resources you use.

Advising
See the Advising page for general information on advising, geared especially towards introducing first year students to Hampshire's advising system.

Peer Academic Resource Center
The PARC (Peer Academic Resource Center) Office is a student-run advising office located between the Dakin House Office and the Dakin Living Room. PARC's philosophy is simple - "We've been there before!" The workers are students who have navigated Division I and II; they can walk you through the process and tell you where to go next. Their library of Div Is and Div IIs is open for browsing at any time of day.

Center for Academic Support and Advising
CASA provides support and assistance to students and advisors in the planning and achievement of academic goals. Toward that end, CASA monitors students' academic progress and offers a number of helpful services to faculty and students at all divisional levels. It is a useful tool regarding administrative issues, but also acts as a "policeman" of sorts, punishing students who are not fulfilling academic requirements.

Multicultural Academic Support
The director of Multicultural and International Student Services, Melissa Scheid Frantz, also serves as the coordinator for Multicultural Academic Support. She is a point person and liaison for students of color and international students for the sharing of concerns and ideas regarding multiculturalism and diversity in academic life. Additionally, Melissa Scheid Frantz acts as a liaison to faculty, the five schools, and academic support centers; helps identify practices to prepare students and faculty to engage with diversity, power, and privilege in the classroom; and assists with developing programs and resources that foster academic success among international students and students of color. Email her to meet with any questions, concerns, or ideas. Set up an appointment during office hours or suggest another meeting time that would work better.

The Cultural Center also holds regular Academic Check-Ins and Study Nights - take advantage of these opportunities to connect with faculty members and fellow students.