Orientation
Orientation is required for all new fall admission and transfer students.
August 20-28, 2024
Arrival on campus and residence hall move-in will take place between 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on August 20. Hamilton’s Orientation program consists of two parts: our signature Orientation Adventure Trips, and on-campus orientation programming. New January Admission students are encouraged to participate in an August Orientation Adventure Trip, and will have additional on-campus orientation programming when they arrive on campus the following January.
International Student Orientation (ISO) takes place from August 17-19, 2024. Students who are participating in ISO should plan to arrive on campus by August 17, and should refer to their email for additional information about ISO.
International Student Services
International Student Orientation
Note: August 16 & 17, 2024 are the earliest dates to arrive on campus. You may not enter the U.S. more than 30 days in advance of the report date on your I-20.
New January Admission students are encouraged to participate in an August Orientation Adventure Trip, and will have additional on-campus orientation programming when they arrive on campus the following January.
- Jans who participate in trips should plan to arrive on campus on August 20, and depart on August 26.
- Jans may participate in all programming between August 20-26, and additional Jan and family sessions are offered on August 20 and the morning of August 26.
- Please refer to the full orientation schedule for details.
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Contact Name
Tessa Chefalo
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement
