There is no one Hamilton student just as there is no one Hamilton experience. While it’s hard to succinctly represent everything about our College, this list is a good place to start.
Hamilton’s open curriculum allows you to choose courses because they interest you and fit your individual academic plan, not because you have to fulfill distribution requirements. A faculty advisor will help you make responsible, informed decisions.
Hamilton is a national leader for teaching students to write clearly and speak persuasively. After all, what good is developing a great idea if you can’t communicate it effectively?
Learning at Hamilton is active and hands-on, and we expect you to participate. Whether it’s in the classroom or the lab, on the stage or behind the podium, with a student-run club or service organization, on the playing field or the court — students get involved.
Hamilton’s campus is characterized by a diverse array of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Be yourself at Hamilton, and be respected for who you are.
Hamilton was founded more than 200 years ago, and we’re proud of our distinguished history. In the last fifteen years, we’ve invested more than $302 million to renovate and expand our academic, residential, and recreational facilities.
Sure we get our share of snow in the winter (OK, more than our share), but Hamiltonians embrace their surroundings. Our hilltop campus is gorgeous, and the Village of Clinton is picturesque. There’s lots to do in our backyard, from hiking and skiing in the Adirondacks to exploring the great cuisine in our area, going to movies, attending concerts, shopping and more.
Most of our students – 65% – participate in Hamilton’s off-campus study programs in France, Spain, China, India, Washington, D.C., New York City, and the Adirondacks, or choose from more than one hundred other approved programs.
Alumni love this place. Their generosity funds scholarships, spectacular new facilities, and a multitude of programs, but they also give of their time. Hamilton graduates help our students explore career options by providing internships and job opportunities.
Fewer than 50 U.S. colleges and universities are need-blind in admission and meet 100% of students’ demonstrated need for four years; Hamilton is among them.
There is no one Hamilton student just as there is no one Hamilton experience, but the promise we make to all our students is the same: At Hamilton you can study what interests you, be accepted for who you are and what you believe, and prepare to be the person you were meant to become.
Hamilton has made important commitments to high school students graduating in 2022. We hope this information provides clarity and relief during an otherwise stressful time.
While our campus is now open for visitors and tours, we realize that not everyone is ready to travel. We have a number of ways for you to get to know us and engage with our community, virtually.
The core of the Hamilton experience is represented in the three promises we make to students: At Hamilton you can study what interests you, be accepted for who you are and what you believe, and prepare to be the person you were meant to become.
We invite you to connect with members of the Hamilton community on campus or in your area.
We make admission decisions without considering your financial need and then provide the financial aid that makes it possible for you to enroll.
Our staff can help you decide if Hamilton is the right fit for your interests and talents, and we have online tools to help you along the way.
From New York City, Samantha is a writer for The Continental and Sig Style, a member of SMART (Sexual Misconduct and Assault Reform Taskforce), the Womxn's Center, and Alpha Theta Chi.
R.J. is from Orefield, PA, plays varsity lacrosse and club volleyball, is a volunteer for Sidekicks and the Utica Academy of Science, and is a member the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
From Los Altos, CA, Rachel is the editor-in-chief of First Draft, co-president of the Hamilton Christian Fellowship, a peer mentor, and a Chinese language tutor.
Anyi is from Bronx, NY. She is the advertisement chair for La Vanguardia, a member of the student staff at the Sadove Student Center, and a student ambassador for the Days-Massolo Center.
Audrey is from Avon, CT. She is a member of the First Draft creative writing group, the roleplaying club, the Gender and Sexuality Student Union, and the knitting club.
Will is from Shaker Heights, Ohio. He enjoys climbing the rock wall in Hamilton's Fitness Center, and exploring the campus trails in the Root Glen.
From North Syracuse, NY, Victoria is a member of the varsity softball and indoor track teams, a neuroscience research assistant, and a mentor for Strong Girls.
Conor, from Baldwinsville, NY, is executive editor of The Daily Bull, a DJ on WHCL, and runs on the cross country and track and field teams.
Mackenzie, from Oakland, ME, is a member of the varsity swim team and involved in the Center for Intersectional Feminism. She also serves as president of Minds for Change.
Born in Venezuela to Italian and American parents, Maya is a French teaching assistant, founded the QBIPOC+ interest community, and serves as a research fellow.
From Harbin, China, Cherry is a student photographer for the Communications Office, and a Career Center Business Connect Team member.
Nicholas is from Delanco, NJ. He is a piano player and enjoys hiking and bike riding.
From Redding CT, Ella is president of the women's club soccer team, philanthropy chair of Phi Beta Chi, the HAVOC Events Coordinator, and an orientation leader.
Kaela hails from Southborough, MA. She is president of Tumbling After and is a Topical staff writer. She is also involved as a Religious Studies student research assistant.
Lindsey is from St. Louis, MO. She is a member of the Career Center Connect team and the vice president of Alpha Theta Chi. Lindsey is also the activities coordinator for HAAND.
From Washington Township, NJ, Eric is involved with our Brass Ensemble, an orientation leader, a Hamilton Historical and Levitt Summer Fellow, and a research assistant.
Eliza is from Belmont, MA. She plays club soccer, is an orientation leader, a member of campus band Yonic Youth, a French teaching assistant, and managing editor for a literary philosophy journal.
From Beijing, China, Victor is a digital media intern and peer mentor. He was also a member of Hamilton's Environmental Action Group, and conducted research in the Levitt Center.
Eva, from Wyckoff, NJ, is captain of the sailing team, a WHCL DJ, and a teaching assistant in the Computer Science department. She is also involved in the beekeeping and outing clubs.
Sarah is from Melrose, MA and is involved as an orientation leader and in the outing club. She is also a part of the Sunrise Movement, Mainstage Theatre, and choir.
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Members of the Class of 2025 join a student body that comes from 37 states and 30 countries
Even with all of their diverse interests, backgrounds and experiences, Hamilton students have one thing about which they all agree — there's no place like home.
