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August 20-28, 2024

Arrival on campus and residence hall move-in will take place between 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on August 20. Hamilton’s Orientation program consists of two parts: our signature Orientation Adventure Trips, and on-campus orientation programming. New January Admission students are encouraged to participate in an August Orientation Adventure Trip, and will have additional on-campus orientation programming when they arrive on campus the following January.

Additional information about orientation, including the orientation trip registration form, will be sent via email to all new students in May.

Orientation Trips Tentative Schedule

Additional information for International and January Admission students is outlined below.

International Student Orientation (ISO) takes place from August 17-19, 2024. Students who are participating in ISO should plan to arrive on campus by August 17, and should refer to their email for additional information about ISO.

International Student Services
International Student Orientation

Note: August 16 & 17, 2024 are the earliest dates to arrive on campus. You may not enter the U.S. more than 30 days in advance of the report date on your I-20.

New January Admission students are encouraged to participate in an August Orientation Adventure Trip, and will have additional on-campus orientation programming when they arrive on campus the following January.

  • Jans who participate in trips should plan to arrive on campus on August 20, and depart on August 27. 
  • Jans may participate in all programming between August 20-27, and additional Jan and family sessions are offered on August 20 and the morning of August 27. 
  • Please refer to the full orientation schedule for details.

Contact

Contact Name

Tessa Chefalo

Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement

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