Hampshire College said it may need to close earlier than planned if it cannot raise enough funds to cover expenses through its teach-out, shifting the timeline from its prior plan to shutter at the end of the fall semester. Hampshire President Jennifer Chrisler said institutional projections show the college lacks sufficient “available funds” for expected teach-out costs. Chrisler said the contingency update comes as the college’s community weighs transfer decisions ahead of the June 1 deadline. She attributed financial pressure partly to vendor demands for up-front payments necessary for operations—an issue that can intensify liquidity constraints. The announcement arrives as Hampshire was already navigating closure planning after years of turnaround efforts, with students and faculty scrambling for next-step options.