Events

Orientation is required for all new Fall admission and transfer students. See the complete Orientation schedule.

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.

Celebrate the conclusion of your orientation adventure trip over dinner with your trip group.

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

Orientation is required for all new Fall admission and transfer students. See the complete Orientation schedule.

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.

Grab a quick breakfast and coffee under the tent on your way to the Orientation Lecture.

Upson Chair for Public Discourse and Professor of Theater Craig Latrell delivers this year’s Orientation lecture.

Jans and their families are invited to a continental brunch before you depart campus.  Please bring along your temporary room key and meal card!

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.

Students may set up individual appointments with their faculty advisors.

Come for delicious bagels with spreads and meet members of our on-campus Jewish community! Everyone is welcome.

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, 12:30 in KJ 101.

Mingle with faculty and ask questions about majors and courses in the sciences.

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

Stop by Babbitt Pavilion to relax with drinks from Squeezers Lemonade truck, and music, meet new people, or join in some friendly competition over cornhole or volleyball.

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.

Informational session for students who may be interested in a career in health professions. This session will be offered twice: at 1pm and 2pm.

Info. session for students interested in pursuing internships or other career-related experiences.

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.

Informational session for students who may be interested in engineering. This session will be offered twice: at 1pm and 2pm.

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.

Associate Dean of Students for Academics Adam Van Wynsberghe and representatives from the Honor Court discuss the Honor Code and academic integrity at Hamilton.

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 yourselves while at Hamilton, how we take care of each other in our community, and what services are offered in the Counseling Center.

Choir auditions.