The Hampton Diversity College (HDC) is an in-person, multi-level and interactive educational program that concentrates on increasing knowledge on the value of diversity, unity, and inclusion in contemporary workplaces and in our community.

Hampton Diversity College has three levels. Level I consists of four (4) weeks of weekly classes, and Level II courses are six (6) weeks of weekly classes. Level III courses are offered once per year and constitute an intensive six (6) week training during the spring/summer.

Class size is limited, so register NOW.

The registration deadline is the day before each series begins.

Course Descriptions

• Read the course descriptions, then you can select your course level below.

Note for Level II, III and IV Courses:

Before you can take Level II, Level I must be completed. Before you can take Level III, Levels I and II must be completed. Before you can take Level IV, III, Levels I, II and III must be completed. Please register only for the appropriate level; registrations will be verified prior to final enrollment.

Level I (Every Wednesday for 4 Weeks):

Fall enrollment class dates: (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

• October 14, 2026 — Diversity 101
• October 21, 2026 — Race, Ethnicity & Culture Part — 1
• October 28, 2026 — Disability Awareness
• November 4, 2026 — Generational Diversity

Location: Northampton Community Center, 1435 Todds Lane

Spring enrollment class dates: (1-3 p.m.)

• March 3, 2027 — Diversity 101 
• March 10, 2027 — Race, Ethnicity & Culture — Part 1 
• March 17, 2027 — Disability Awareness 
• March 24, 2027 — Generational Diversity

Location: Phenix Commerce Center, 60 Aberdeen Road, Suite 100

Level II (Every Wednesday for 6 weeks):

Winter enrollment class dates: (1-3 p.m.)

• January 6, 2027 — The Power of Inclusion
• January 13, 2027 — Race, Ethnicity, and Culture — Part 2
• January 20, 2027 — Race, Ethnicity, and Culture — Part 3
• January 27, 2027 — World Religions Panel Discussion
• February 3, 2027 — Sexual Diversity
• February 10, 2027 — LGBTQ Awareness Panel Discussion

Location: Phenix Commerce Center, 60 Aberdeen Road, Suite 100

Spring enrollment class dates: (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 

• April 21, 2027 — The Power of Inclusion
• April 28, 2027 — Race, Ethnicity, and Culture — Part 2 
• May 5, 2027 — Race, Ethnicity, and Culture — Part 3
• May 12, 2027 — World Religions Panel Discussion
• May 19, 2027 — Sexual Diversity
• May 26, 2027 — LGBTQ Awareness Panel Discussion

Location: Ruppert Sargent Building, Veterans Conference Room, 1 Franklin St.

Level III (Every Wednesday for 6 weeks):

Enrollment class dates: (1-3 p.m.)  

• June 9, 2027 — Putting It All Together
• June 16, 2027 — Social Justice, Equality and Equity
• June 23, 2027 — D & I, Socioeconomic Status, and Social Class
• June 30, 2027 — D & I and Culture
• July 7, 2027 — D & I and Body Size/Image
• July 14, 2027 — Group Presentation

Location: Phenix Commerce Center, 60 Aberdeen Road, Suite 100

Level IV (Every Wednesday for 6 weeks):

Enrollment class dates: (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)  

• Sept. 2, 2026 — Team Building
• Sept. 9, 2026 — Facilitation 101 
• Sept. 16, 2026 — Engagment Basics
• Sept. 23, 2026 — Facilitation 102
• Sept. 30, 2026 — Facilitation Exercise
• Oct. 7, 2026 — Facilitation Exercise

Location: Main Library Learning Lab, 4207 Victoria Blvd.

 

See the full Diversity College course schedule in PDF format.