January Admission FAQs
No. Jans have explored many alternatives over the years and their experiences have been as varied as their interests. Some engage in internships, volunteer work, outdoor exploration, or paid employment. Please note that you will need regular internet access throughout the fall to receive important communications from Hamilton and register for spring classes. If your preferred fall experience will take you away from internet connectivity for long stretches of time, contact Anne Riffle (ariffle@hamilton.edu) in the Registrar’s Office to discuss how it will impact your pre-arrival process.
Most Jans earn transfer credit by taking courses at accredited colleges or universities in the US or by participating in a study abroad program such as the Arcadia Fall in London program, SEA semester, or others that earn transferrable credit. Information relating to how credit might transfer (as well as a list of programs past Jans have been involved in) can be found on our Jan Courses and Credit webpage.
A detailed listing of what courses are offered and how their credit would apply at Hamilton is available here. Specific questions can be referred to Anne Riffle (ariffle@hamilton.edu) in our Registrar’s Office.
January admits complete an online advising tour in the fall, which asks them to choose 12 priority courses they want to take in the spring. The registrar’s office uses the list of priority courses to assign each student a schedule of four classes. Based on course selection, advisor assignments are made. Students find out their class schedules and their advisor assignment in early January. If necessary, students have an opportunity to make schedule changes.
Hamilton College and our partner programs are closely watching the COVID-19 pandemic. They (and we) will follow policies and practices recommended by all international, national, state, and local public health officials. There are domestic alternatives to consider, including taking courses at a local college or university, working or interning, volunteering in the community, and participating in non-credit learning opportunities.
Niki Barron, assistant dean of admission, will serve as your liaison as you make your decision about January admission. Please contact her with any additional questions by phone at 1-800-843-2655 or e-mail at nbarron@hamilton.edu. If you would like to connect with a Hamilton Jan or have specific questions regarding a particular aspect of the January Admission program, please refer to the contacts listed below.
Contacts
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Ask a Jan |
Thomas Kuhn ’24 (worked on a political campaign and took college classes near his hometown in Maine) Bess Lawrence ’23 (SEA Semester) Lena Schneck ’23 (Arcadia Fall in London) Asa Szegvari ’23 (Where There Be Dragons) |
| Studying in London | Christina Terry, Program Advisor Arcadia University 866-927-2234 terryc@arcadia.edu |
| SEA Semester | Mark Long, Associate Dean for Academic Partnerships SEA Semester 508-540-3954 mlong@sea.edu |
| School for Field Studies | Devin Foxall, Institutional Relations School for Field Studies 978-219-5119 dfoxall@fieldstudies.org |
| Credit Transfer | Anne Riffle, Staff Assistant for Advising 315-859-4637 ariffle@hamilton.edu Kristin Friedel, Registrar 315-859-4637 kfriedel@hamilton.edu |
| General Advising | Adam Van Wynsberghe, Associate Dean of Students 315-859-4216 avanwyns@hamilton.edu |
| Housing | Jean Burke, Residential Life Staff Assistant 315-859-4014 jburke@hamilton.edu |
| Orientation | Tessa Chefalo, Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement 315-859-4846 tchefalo@hamilton.edu |
Contact
Office of Admission