Parents and Families

Dear Parents,

I am pleased to welcome your family to the Hamilton family! As the parent of a Hamilton student, you will be an important part of this community, and we in the Dean of Students office hope to forge the best possible partnership with you in order to make the next four years a success for your child. Sending a son or daughter off to college for the first time is an important milestone and often bittersweet. We want to work with you to ease that transition. More ...

Before your student arrives on campus

(Students arrive for pre-orientation Aug. 16 and orientation Aug. 24)
 

1. Complete the family information form
   (this includes contact information, communication preference and hometown newspaper info.)
2. Waive (or enroll in) student health insurance. The charge appears on your Hamilton College bill. If your son/daughter has coverage through another provider, a waiver must be completed to have the charge removed.
3. Sign up for a My Hamilton account
   (enables a parent to view bills and financial aid information, easily register for events on- and off-campus, and more...)
4. Sign up for Electronic Billing
5. Read about Student Privacy and Parent Expectations (FERPA)

Tuition Payment Information and Financial Aid

• Tuition Payment Information (payment and tuition refund plans)
• Business Office - Student Accounts
• Financial Aid Office

Housing Information

• Housing Guide for New Students and Parents
• REAL Program
• Residential Life
• Virtual Tour
• Mailbox Procedures and Address
• Dining Services and Meal Plans

Forms

• First Year Health Booklet
• Health Insurance Waiver
• Family Information Contact Form

Transportation Information

• Recess Shuttle Schedule
• Campus Shuttle (Jitney), Local Bus Schedule and Zipcar Rentals
• Local Taxi Services, Directions to Campus and Campus Map

Family Weekend & Area Information

Save the Dates Nov. 1-3, 2013