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Featured Event Image: January Orientation Check-In

Welcome to Hamilton!  Start off by picking up your orientation booklet and room keys from Sadove Student Center.  Orientation leaders and staff will be available to greet you and answer any questions you have.

When  8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18
Where  Sadove Student Center 102 Cafe Area, Map #17
  • Register Online

    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!

    Note the form is ONLY for Hamilton students! Any community members interested should contact Kim Carroll.

    When  12:00 a.m. Friday, January 17
    Where  Hamilton College Campus
  • Professor Knight's two sections of Intro to Photography students final project exhibitions. 

    When  8:00 a.m. Friday, January 17
    Where  Kennedy Center 100E Wilhelm Lobby, Map #84
  • The International Student Orientation is a comprehensive program designed to support new international students as they transition to academic life in a new country and educational system. It serves as an introduction to the institution, providing essential information on academic expectations, campus resources, student services, and cultural adjustment. 

    When  9:00 a.m. Friday, January 17
    Where  Days-Massolo Center Living Room & Sun Room, Map #83
    By Invitation Only
  • When  7:00 p.m. Friday, January 17
    Where  Sage Rink, Map #71
  • When  7:00 p.m. Friday, January 17
    Where  Margaret Bundy Scott Field House, Map #72
  • Professor Knight's two sections of Intro to Photography students final project exhibitions. 

    When  8:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Kennedy Center 100E Wilhelm Lobby, Map #84
  • Welcome to Hamilton!  Start off by picking up your orientation booklet and room keys from Sadove Student Center.  Orientation leaders and staff will be available to greet you and answer any questions you have.

    When  8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Sadove Student Center 102 Cafe Area, Map #17
  • President Steve Tepper, VP and Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Associate VP and Dean of Admission John McLaughlin, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sean Bennett, and VP and Dean of Students Chris Card will welcome new students and families to Hamilton College.  Enjoy lunch with our orientation leaders and fellow new students and families.

    When  12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) Commons Area 1st Floor, Map #14
  • Meet your orientation group! Your Orientation Leader (OL) will give you an overview of orientation activities and events, and discuss important guidelines and info to know for the days ahead. See your OL for your group's meeting location.  

    When  1:45 p.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 103 Computer Classroom, Map #14
  • Dean of Students Chris Card, members of the division of student life, and campus partners will share information about the student experiences and resources at Hamilton.

    When  1:45 p.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 125 Bradford Auditorium, Map #14
  • Matriculation

    Visit Buttrick Hall to sign the historic College Register. President Steven Tepper, VP and Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Associate VP and Dean of Admission John McLaughlin, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sean Bennett, and VP and Dean of Students Chris Card will greet new students as part of this annual and historic tradition. Students will attend in their orientation groups. Please see your OL for your group's assigned time.

    When  3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Buttrick Hall Trustee Room, Map #64
  • When  3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Margaret Bundy Scott Field House, Map #72
  • When  3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Sage Rink, Map #71
  • You're finally here!  Settle in and meet your fellow Jans and new transfer students.  Orientation leaders will host some small-group welcome activities to kick off the next four days.

    When  8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18
    Where  Sadove Student Center 016, The Underground, Map #17
  • Professor Knight's two sections of Intro to Photography students final project exhibitions. 

    When  8:00 a.m. Sunday, January 19
    Where  Kennedy Center 100E Wilhelm Lobby, Map #84
  • Rec Skate- Weekend Edition!

    Open recreation ice skating at Sage Rink for members of the Hamilton Community. Rental skates and helmets are available at the fieldhouse Recreation Equipment Hub. Hill card required. 

    Skating activity only, no pucks or sticks. 

     

    When  2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19
    Where  Sage Rink, Map #71
  • The Career Center is giving a Networking and LinkedIn event for the Men's Basketball team.

    When  4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 102, Map #14
    By Invitation Only
  • Dinner for new students and orientation leaders

    When  5:30 p.m. Sunday, January 19
    Where  Fillius Events Barn Lobby, Map #18
    By Invitation Only
  • Bingo Night

    Feeling lucky?  Ready to fill your room with some great prizes?  This event is always an orientation highlight.

    When  8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19
    Where  Fillius Events Barn Lobby, Map #18
  • When  12:00 a.m. Monday, January 20
    Where  Hamilton College Campus
  • Professor Knight's two sections of Intro to Photography students final project exhibitions. 

    When  8:00 a.m. Monday, January 20
    Where  Kennedy Center 100E Wilhelm Lobby, Map #84
  • To reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., please join President Tepper in a silent walk at 10 a.m., beginning and ending at the Chapel.  Hot chocolate to follow.

    When  10:00 a.m. Monday, January 20
    Where  Chapel, Map #53
  • RESERVE YOUR BIKE

    Ride from the shoreline to the hills in this journey that is designed to provide you with optimum endurance and strength building. This ride will simulate varied terrain as you tackle rolling hills, sprints and other drills to give you a great interval workout. Come find the inspiration you’ve been looking for to help you achieve your personal goals! This class is for beginners,...

    When  12:10 p.m. Monday, January 20
    Where  Blood Fitness Center Mezzanine, Map #68
  • Join ALEX Advisor Carly Martin for an introduction to the ALEX program and Compass.

    When  1:30 p.m. Monday, January 20
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 102, Map #14
  • College is a holistic experience, and you will have a lot to balance over the next four years. Come learn about how you can take care of yourself while at Hamilton, how we take care of each other in our community, and what services are offered in the Counseling Center and Dean of Students Office.

    When  2:45 p.m. Monday, January 20
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 125 Bradford Auditorium, Map #14

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