| 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. |
Registration and Move-in
Bristol Center
Welcome to Hamilton! Start off by picking up your Orientation packet and residence hall keys in the Bristol Center Lobby. Orientation Leaders (OLs) will be available to greet students and family members and answer your questions. |
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| 12 p.m. |
Welcome Remarks
Parents and Students
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
Dean of Admission Monica Inzer, Dean of Students Nancy Thompson and Acting President Joseph Urgo will welcome you and your family to Hamilton College. |
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| 12:30-1:15 p.m. |
Welcome Reception
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
Meet with our Orientation Staff, Division of Student Life Staff, January
Faculty Advisors, and other parents and students.
*A light lunch will be available |
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| 1:15-2:15 p.m. |
Parent Sessions
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
What to expect as the family of a Hamilton College student and how to help. Discussion followed by questions and answers with current students. |
| 2:15-3 p.m. |
Introduction to the HillCard
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
Find out about Hamilton's new one card system, put dollars on your card, and meet the person who can answer all of your questions.
*You may meet your student in the lobby following this program. |
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| 1:15-2 p.m. |
New Student Sessions
Student Group Meetings with Orientation Leaders
Various locations; students will depart from Fillius Events Barn
Your orientation Leader will give you an overview of Orientation activities and events, and discuss important guidelines for the days ahead. |
| 2-2:45 p.m. |
Matriculation
Buttrick Hall Lobby
Visit Buttrick Hall to sign the historic College Register. President Joan Hinde Stewart, Dean of Faculty Joseph Urgo, and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Monica Inzer will be there to greet each of you as you participate in this annual tradition.
*You may meet your family in the lobby of the Barn following matriculation |
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| 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Dinner with Orientation Staff and Resident Advisors
(Students only; parents depart)
The Hub, Bristol Center |
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| 7-9 p.m. |
Residence Hall Meetings
Facilitated by Resident Advisors
ELS (Emerson Hall) |
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Friday, January 16
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| 8-9 a.m. |
Breakfast
Commons Dining Hall |
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| 9-10:15 a.m. |
Curriculum and Advising Discussion
Café Opus 2, Science Center
Learn about Hamilton's curriculum, the Honor Code, and meet your faculty advisors. Discussion facilitated by Patrick Reynolds, Acting Dean of Faculty. This session will be followed by group meetings with your advisor. |
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| 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
Schedule Changes; Individual Meetings with Advisors
Registrar's Office; Faculty Advisor Offices
Do you need to change or add a class? Do you need additional time with your advisor? Just want to confirm your schedule? Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with members of the Registrar's staff or to consult with your advisor. |
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| 12:15-1:15 p.m. |
Lunch
Commons Dining Hall |
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| 1:15-2:45 p.m. |
Student Life Panel
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
Meet members of the Division of Student Life. Learn about the services offered through the Dean of Students Office, Student Activities, the Career Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Health Center, Campus Safety, Residential Life, Diversity and Accessibility, Study Abroad and the Chaplaincy. |
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| 3:15-4:15 |
Physical Education Testing |
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| 5:30-7 p.m. |
Dinner with Faculty and Orientation Staff
Science Center Atrium |
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| 7-9 p.m. |
TIPS Training
Science Center G027& GO42
TIPS is a program that helps you make sound choices when faced
with difficult decisions about alcohol use. Working together and with
administrators, we will address drinking behaviors and develop appropriate intervention techniques. |
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| 9 p.m. |
Snacks and a Movie!
Location TBA |
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Saturday, January 17
Returning students move in |
| 9-10:30 a.m. |
Diversity at Hamilton College
Fillius Events Barn
(continental breakfast served) |
| 10:15-11:45 |
Quantitative Skills Test
Christian Johnson 222 & 225
Students not planning to enroll in a course that will satisfy the Quantitative Literacy Requirement should sit for the Quantitative Skills exam. The results help faculty advisors assist you in planning your academic program. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in web advisor as well as at the back of your course registration booklet. All January students are encouraged to take the Q-Lit exam. |
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| 12:00 – 1 p.m. |
Lunch
Commons Dining Hall |
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| 1 – 5 p.m. |
Hamilton Serves!
Join your orientation leaders and returning January students on service projects in the greater Utica area. Enjoy a terrific opportunity to get to know your local area, learn about volunteering, and help out some great non-profit organizations. Sponsored by the COOP (Community Outreach and Opportunity Project). |
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| 6 – 8 p.m. |
Dinner with Returning January Students
The Little Pub
Come to the Pub and enjoy dinner and the company of returning Hamilton students who were admitted to our January program. |
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| 8 p.m. |
Bowling!
Pick up/drop off in front of ELS (Emerson Hall) - Transportation Provided |
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Sunday, January 18
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| Time TBA |
Sunday Brunch in Commons |
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| 12-6 p.m. |
Getting Acclimated
Pick up/drop off in front of ELS (Emerson Hall)
Jitney Service to New Hartford shopping areas. Drop-off locations include Hannaford Market, the Village of Clinton, Sangertown Mall, Wal-Mart and the Marquee Cinemas. |
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Monday, January 19
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| Classes begin! Afterwards, please join us in our celebration of MLK Day! |
