(also visit our Web site at http://www.hamilton.edu/college/registrar)
New student orientation begins Saturday, August 25th. Don’t worry; Saturday is usually a travel and unpack day, so you won’t miss any important orientation functions if you arrive during the day. The first required event for all new students will be later in the afternoon. Events for parents that day include a reception and luncheon. If your parents need to stay overnight, there are many local motels in the area (refer to the list in this booklet). The academic calendar below will be helpful for you to plan future travel at the beginning and end of both semesters.
**Please take note that first-year students need to leave campus 24 hours after their last exam each semester.**
The following is an incomplete list of important dates in the 2012-2013 academic year to help you make travel plans:
| August 25-29: | New Student Orientation |
| August 28: | Residence Halls open for upperclass students, 9am |
| August 30: | Fall semester classes begin, 8 am |
| October 10: | Fall recess begins, 4 pm |
| October 15: | Classes resume, 8 am |
| October 26-28: | Family Weekend |
| November 16: | Thanksgiving recess begins, 4 pm |
| November 26: | Classes resume, 8 am |
| December 22: | Residence halls close, noon |
| January 17-20: | New Student Orientation for January admits and transfers |
| January 19: | Residence halls open for returning students, 9 am |
| January 22: | Spring semester classes begin, 8 am |
| March 15: | Spring recess begins, 4 pm |
| April 1: | Classes resume, 8 am |
| May 26: | Commencement |
| May 27: | Residence halls close for seniors, noon |
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