January Orientation Schedule

8:30 a.m. - Noon
Orientation Check-In and Residence Hall Move-in

Welcome to Hamilton! Start off by picking up your orientation packet and residence hall keys in the Sadove Student Center Lobby. Orientation Leaders (OLs) will be available to greet students and family members and answer questions.
Location: Sadove Student Center Lobby

12 - 1 p.m.
One Stop Shop

Professional and student staff will be on hand from various offices on campus to answer your questions.
Location: First Floor Commons, Kirner-Johnson

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Remarks and Luncheon

President David Wippman, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Vice President for Enrollment Management Monica Inzer, and Dean of Students Chris Card will welcome new students and families to Hamilton College. Enjoy lunch with our orientation leaders and Division of Student Life staff, and with fellow new students and families
Location: First Floor Commons, Kirner-Johnson

Students and family members are asked to say their goodbyes at the conclusion of the luncheon. New students will begin required programming at 1:45 p.m.

1:45-2:45 p.m.
Orientation Group Meetings

Meet your orientation group! Your Orientation Leader (OL) will give you an overview of orientation activities and events, and discuss important guidelines for the days ahead.
Location: Various locations. Your OL will provide more detail.

1:45-2:45 p.m.
Navigating the Road Ahead: Parent and Family Session

Dean of Students Chris Card and members of the division of Student Life will share information about the student experience and resources at Hamilton.
Location: Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson

3-4:30 p.m.
Matriculation

Visit Buttrick Hall to sign the historic College Register. President David Wippman, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Vice President for Enrollment Management Monica Inzer, and Dean of Students Chris Card will greet new students as a part of this annual and historic tradition. Students will attend in their orientation groups to sign the College Register. Please see your OL for details.
Location: Trustee Room, Buttrick Hall

4:30-5 p.m.
Orientation Group Time

Location: See your OL for more info.

5:30-7 p.m.
Welcome Dinner in Orientation groups

Get to know your orientation group and leaders over dinner.
Location: Commons. See your orientation leader for details.

8 p.m.
First Night Fun

You're finally here! Settle in and meet your fellow Jans. Orientation Leaders will host some small-group welcome activities to kick off the next four days.
Location: Sadove Student Center

8-9 a.m.
Breakfast

Location: Commons Dining Hall

10-11:30 a.m.
Campus Connections

Meet some of the faces and places of Hamilton College. Drop by the Glen House to meet Director of Outdoor Leadership, Andrew Jillings, learn about gear rentals, the Outing Club, and Adirondack Adventure. Swing by the Sadove Student Center and meet Kaity Stewart, the Associate Director of Student Activities, to learn how to get involved with Student Activities. Venture to KJ to meet Prof Evelyn Skoy, Assistant Professor of Economics, to learn tips and tricks for a smooth adjustment to the academic life at Hamilton. Stop by the Climbing Wall to learn about climbing at Hamilton. Those with previous experience can take their belay test.
Various locations. See your OLs for more info.

12-1:30 p.m.
Lunch

Location: Commons Dining Hall

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Wellness 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 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.
Location: Kennedy Auditorium, Taylor Science Center

5:30-7 p.m.
Dinner

Location: Commons Dining Hall

7:30 - 9: p.m.
Trivia Night

Test your knowledge and win prizes! The First-Year Experience (FYE) leaders host trivia night.
Location: Filius Events Barn

8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Breakfast with your ALEX Advisor

Get to know your ALEX Advisor over breakfast, and learn about the ALEX Program and Compass.
Location: Bradford Conference Room, Sadove Student Center

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Curriculum, Advising, and the Honor Code

Adam Van Wynsberghe, Associate Dean of Students for Academics and Associate Professor of Chemistry, will discuss Hamilton's Honor Code, academic integrity at Hamilton, and the advising process.
Location: Kennedy Auditorium, Taylor Science Center

10:30 a.m.-Noon
Individual Meetings with Faculty Advisors

This is your first opportunity to get to know your advisor and talk about your educational goals at Hamilton. Be sure to check your Hamilton email in advance for information about this meeting.
Locations: Faculty Advisor Offices. See your email for more information

12-1:30 p.m.
Lunch

Location: Commons Dining Hall

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Introduction to Library and Research Tools

Location: Burke Library first floor

2:30-4:30 p.m.
Final Schedule Changes

Stop by the Registrar’s Office to make final changes to your course schedule, if needed.
Location: Registrar's Office, Elihu Root House

5 - 7 p.m.
Dinner

Location: Commons and McEwen Dining Halls

7 - 8 p.m.
Jan Mixer