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Featured Event Image: Convocation

President Steven Tepper will preside over the ceremony that officially opens the 215th year at Hamilton College. Watch Live Online

When  4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 26
Where  Schambach Center, Wellin Hall Lobby, Map #12
  • Hamilton offers private music instruction in voice, piano (classical & jazz), organ, guitar (classical, folk & jazz), jazz instruments and the standard orchestral instruments. All students must have their own instrument! Late applications cannot be guaranteed lessons. Register here. The Registration form is Only for Hamilton College Students! Any community members interested should contact Kim Carroll at kmcarrol@hamilton.edu

    When  Friday, August 21
    All Day
    Where  Hamilton College Campus
  • Interested in making New York City an extension of your classroom? Stop by during open office hours to learn about the October 4 and February 26 course field trips, ask questions, or talk through an initial idea. No appointment or completed itinerary is necessary—drop into KJ 249 whenever it is convenient. 

    When  Friday, August 21
    9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Where  Kirner-Johnson Building (KJ), Map #14
  • Hamilton offers private music instruction in voice, piano (classical & jazz), organ, guitar (classical, folk & jazz), jazz instruments and the standard orchestral instruments. All students must have their own instrument! Late applications cannot be guaranteed lessons. Register here. The Registration form is Only for Hamilton College Students! Any community members interested should contact Kim Carroll at kmcarrol@hamilton.edu

    When  Saturday, August 22
    All Day
    Where  Hamilton College Campus
  • Hamilton offers private music instruction in voice, piano (classical & jazz), organ, guitar (classical, folk & jazz), jazz instruments and the standard orchestral instruments. All students must have their own instrument! Late applications cannot be guaranteed lessons. Register here. The Registration form is Only for Hamilton College Students! Any community members interested should contact Kim Carroll at kmcarrol@hamilton.edu

    When  Sunday, August 23
    All Day
    Where  Hamilton College Campus
  • Celebrate the conclusion of your orientation adventure trip over dinner with your trip group.

    When  Sunday, August 23
    5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
    Where  Dunham Green, Adjacent to Map #82
  • Jan Mixer

    Spend some time getting to know your fellow January Admission students before you embark on your fall experiences!

    When  Sunday, August 23
    7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
    Where  The Little Pub, Map #20
  • Hamilton offers private music instruction in voice, piano (classical & jazz), organ, guitar (classical, folk & jazz), jazz instruments and the standard orchestral instruments. All students must have their own instrument! Late applications cannot be guaranteed lessons. Register here. The Registration form is Only for Hamilton College Students! Any community members interested should contact Kim Carroll at kmcarrol@hamilton.edu

    When  Monday, August 24
    All Day
    Where  Hamilton College Campus
  • Grab a quick breakfast and coffee under the tent on your way to the Orientation Lecture.

    When  Monday, August 24
    7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
    Where  Dunham Green, Adjacent to Map #82
  • Upson Chair for Public Discourse and Professor of Theater Craig Latrell delivers this year’s Orientation lecture.

    When  Monday, August 24
    8:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
    Where  Schambach Center, Wellin Hall Lobby, Map #12
  • Jans and their families are invited to a continental brunch before you depart campus.  Please bring along your temporary room key and meal card!

    When  Monday, August 24
    10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
    Where  Fillius Events Barn Lobby, Map #18
  • Head to your faculty advisor's office to meet with your advisor and fellow advisees. This is an opportunity to learn more about advising, office hours, and academic goals at Hamilton. See the label on your orientation booklet for the name and office location of your faculty advisor.

    When  Monday, August 24
    10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
    Where  Hamilton College Campus
  • Students are invited to audition for the College Choir and Hamilton Voices (applications at tinyurl.com/HamChoir26) or do a voice placement for the non-auditioned Clinton Community Choir (applications at tinyurl.com/clintonchoir), which is also open to faculty, staff, and community members. Please email Professor Charlotte Botha (cbotha@hamilton.edu) if you have questions.

    When  Monday, August 24
    10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
    Where  Schambach Center 201, Map #12
    By Invitation Only
  • Students may set up individual appointments with their faculty advisors.

    When  Monday, August 24
    11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Where  Hamilton College Campus
  • Mingle with faculty and ask questions about majors and courses in the sciences.

    When  Monday, August 24
    12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
    Where  Taylor Science Center Wellin Atrium, Map #46
  • Mingle with faculty and ask questions about majors and courses in the social sciences. Faculty members Government, History, Russian Studies, Sociology, and Women's Studies will be present. In addition, the Economics Department will be offering a 20-minute introduction to the major and question and answer session at 12:00 and 12:30.

    When  Monday, August 24
    12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) Commons Area 1st Floor, Map #14
  • A faculty development-focused play talk with guest speaker David Thomas. We will discuss playful course design and technique-creation activities. 

    When  Monday, August 24
    12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
    Where  Blood Fitness Center McKenna Conference Room, Map #71
  • Start your week with a lunch-time blast in this effective and up-tempo full body workout. The class features a warm up followed by 30 minutes of interval training involving bodyweight exercises, dumbbells, kettlebells, and various other equipment. The class is structured to cater to anyone, no matter what your age, body type or level of experience is. Modifications or additional challenges are offered to those who need them. Instructor: Carrie Sherwood

    When  Monday, August 24
    12:10 p.m.-12:50 p.m.
    Where  Blood Fitness Center Multipurpose Room, Map #71
  • Stop by Sadove Terrace to relax with drinks from Squeezers Lemonade truck, and music, meet new people, or join in some friendly competition over cornhole or giant checkers.

    When  Monday, August 24
    12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
    Where  Sadove Student Center Terrace, Map #17
  • Informational session for students who may be interested in a career or academic path in finance. This session will be offered twice, at 1pm and 2pm.

    When  Monday, August 24
    1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Where  Taylor Science Center G042 Classroom, Map #46
  • Informational session for students who may be interested in a career in health professions. This session will be offered twice, at 1pm and 2pm.

    When  Monday, August 24
    1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Where  Taylor Science Center G041 Classroom, Map #46
  • Informational session for students interested in pursuing internships or other career-related experiences.

    When  Monday, August 24
    1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Where  Taylor Science Center 3024 Classroom, Map #46
  • Informational session for students who may be interested in a career or academic path in law. This session will be offered twice, at 1pm and 2pm.

    When  Monday, August 24
    1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Where  Taylor Science Center 3021 Classroom, Map #46
  • Informational session for students who may be interested in engineering. This session will be offered twice, at 1pm and 2pm.

    When  Monday, August 24
    1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Where  Taylor Science Center G047 Physics Studio, Map #46
  • Informational session for students who may be interested in global learning, including international and domestic off-campus study opportunities. This session will be offered twice, at 1pm and 2pm.

    When  Monday, August 24
    1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
    Where  Taylor Science Center Kennedy Auditorium Lobby, Map #46
  • Associate Dean of Students for Academics Adam Van Wynsberghe and representatives from the Honor Court discuss the Honor Code and academic integrity at Hamilton.

    When  Monday, August 24
    3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 125 Bradford Auditorium, Map #14

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