Excellent academic programs, a wide variety of opportunities for experiential learning, and a small, caring community with rich cultural and natural resources close at hand make Southampton a special place in which to study and grow. The academic program is enhanced by the extraordinary natural and human resources that abound in this pristine coastal setting. A natural marine laboratory, comprised of the ocean, bays, salt marshes, tidal inlets and barrier beach, makes the College an unparalleled setting for the study of marine and environmental sciences. A thriving community of artists and writers and leaders of the world of industry, finance and entertainment who live in the Hamptons or in New York participate in workshops and master classes. The undergraduate curriculum of Southampton College is a unique blend of traditional liberal arts and sciences enriched by a strong commitment to experiential education in its many forms.
Small classes provide a stimulating yet supportive atmosphere in which every student can thrive.
Programs are designed to sharpen critical thinking skills and encourage community service to prepare students for successful careers and meaningful contributions to society. These nationally recognized programs have produced many Fulbright Scholars and graduates who are leaders in their fields all over the world. Visual and Performing Arts Offering many options in the visual and performing arts, including rigorous studio experiences, our programs are supplemented by interaction with an internationally-known community of artists. Writing and Literature Students have many opportunities to meet and work with writers and publishers living in the area. Outstanding student writers are recognized each year in the John Steinbeck Awards, founded by the wife of the great novelist who once lived and worked nearby.