Hampshire College told its community that it may need to close earlier than planned if it cannot secure sufficient funding to complete its teach-out through December. President Jennifer Chrisler wrote to students and staff over the weekend that the institution’s financial modeling shows it does not have enough available funds to cover expected teach-out expenses. The warning comes after Hampshire announced in April that it would shut down at the end of the fall 2026 semester, but emphasized that the teach-out depended on obtaining sufficient financial resources. Chrisler cited vendor payment demands requiring up-front payment as one factor worsening liquidity constraints. The college also cautioned students to consider transfer options before common June 1 deadlines, underscoring uncertainty for enrollment planning and student support. The situation highlights the fragility of some private, tuition-dependent institutions facing declining enrollment and rising costs, where teach-out logistics depend on last-minute operational financing.