Admission

Office of Admission
800-843-2655
315-859-4457 (fax)

Visiting Campus

You can learn a great deal about Hamilton by reading our publications, but there is no substitute for the campus visit. We invite you to visit Hamilton to meet our outstanding students and faculty and see our amazing facilities.
 

Office Hours

During the 2012-13 academic year (August 27, 2012 - May 27, 2013), our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are also open most Saturdays in the fall and spring. 

During the summer (May 21, 2012 - August 24, 2012), the Office of Admission is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We're also open each Saturday in July and August.

Please check the schedule below or the links on this page for more visit options, including information about how to schedule an interview.
 

Important Updates

In recognition of Memorial Day, the Admission Office will be closed on Monday, May 28th.

In recognition of Independence Day, the Admission Office will be closed Wednesday, July 4th.

Area Information

Tours and Information Sessions

2012-2013 Academic Year

(August 27, 2012 - May 27, 2013)
  • Tours: Monday through Friday at 11, 1, and 3
  • Information Sessions: Monday through Friday at 12:15 (March 12-November 30)

Summer 2012

(May 21, 2012 - August 24, 2012)

You do not need to preregister for campus tours or Information Sessions.

Interviews

People don't join the Hamilton community for just four years; they belong for a lifetime. For many students, membership in that enduring community begins with the personal interview. Furthermore, because the admission committee works hard to ensure "fit" with Hamilton when determining admission decisions, personal interviews are strongly encouraged. An interview will not only provide us with a strong sense of your personal strengths and interests that may not be obvious in an application, it will also give you a chance to ask questions and learn more about Hamilton in a personal setting. 

Personal interviews are conducted by admission officers or Hamilton seniors who are carefully selected and trained for this purpose. On-campus interviews are available as follows:

  • Weekdays: 9:15, 10:15, 11:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15.

To schedule an interview, call the Admission Office at 800-843-2655. Because our interviews are fully booked weeks in advance, you should try to schedule an interview well before your intended visit.
 

Off-Campus Interviews

If you cannot visit campus for an interview, we would be happy to arrange for an off-campus interview with an alumni representative during the fall of your senior year.  Requests will be taken, starting September 1st, via this web page.  In order to ensure that your off-campus interview will be included with the review of your application, please keep the following deadlines in mind:

Application Plan:                                                   Request Interview:
Early Decision Round I                                             September 1 – November 1
Early Decision Round II                                           September 1 - December 16
Regular Decision                                                          September 1 - December 16

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