Tentative August Orientation Schedule
August 18-26, 2020
The tentative schedule below outlines key activities and dates for new students arriving for the fall 2020 semester. Events shaded in blue are mandatory for all new students. Events shaded in yellow are parent and family sessions.
Orientation check-in and key pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. on August 18. Parents and family members are invited to join their student at all orientation sessions between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on that date.
Student-only required programs begin at 3 p.m., and students and their families are encouraged to say their goodbyes before 3 p.m. After goodbyes, parents and families are invited to attend two family sessions: panel discussion “Navigating the Road Ahead” at 3 p.m. and a 4 p.m Send-Off Reception. We hope you will join us for these events!
Orientation adventure trips comprise the first half of orientation, from August 18-23. Activities and schedules vary by trip, but all new students will be fully engaged in programming during these dates. For more information about our orientation adventure trips, including past trip offerings, please visit our orientation adventure trip page.
Questions? Contact Tessa Chefalo, Director of Orientation and First-Year Programs at tchefalo@hamilton.edu or by phone at 315-859-4846.
| Tuesday, August 18 |
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| 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Orientation Check-In and Residence Hall Move-In Residence Hall Lobbies/Lounges |
| 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. LITS Computer Assistance Help Desk, Burke Library First Floor |
| 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. One-Stop Shop Atrium, Taylor Science Center |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation for January Admission Students and Families Fillius Events Barn |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Picnic Lunch for New Students and Families Tent on the Dunham Green |
| 12:30 p.m. Meeting for student-athletes and their families Margaret Bundy Scott Field House |
| 1 p.m. President and Deans’ Welcome Margaret Bundy Scott Field House |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Welcome Reception Margaret Bundy Scott Field House |
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*Students and families should say their goodbyes prior to the 3 p.m. events* 3 – 4 p.m. 4 - 5 p.m. |
| 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Steuben Football Field |
| 4:30 – 7 p.m. Adventure Trip Preparation Russell Sage Hockey Rink |
| 5 – 7 p.m. First Night Dinner Tent on the Dunham Green |
| 7 p.m. Welcome Kennedy Center Amphitheater |
| 8 p.m. Adventure Trip Group Time Various Locations – See your Orientation Adventure Trip Leader for details. |
| Wednesday, August 19 – Saturday, August 22 |
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| All Day Adventure Trip Activities Various Locations |
| 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Swim Test and overview of Physical Education Requirements Specific trip groups only Meet at the Bristol Pool Stands |
| Sunday, August 23 |
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| Morning – Afternoon Adventure Trip Activities Various Locations |
| Afternoon Adventure Trips return to campus |
| 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch Commons Dining Hall |
| 1 p.m. Catholic Mass Chapel |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Swim Test and overview of Physical Education Requirements Specific trip groups only Meet at the Bristol Pool Stands |
| 5:30 p.m. Dinner under the Tent Tent on the Dunham Green |
| 7 p.m. Floor Meetings Residence Halls – various locations |
| 8 p.m. Res Hall Mixers Residence Halls – various locations (see your RA for more info) |
| Monday, August 24 |
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| 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Tent on Dunham Green |
| 8:45 – 10 a.m. Orientation Lecture Dr. Dan Chambliss, the Eugene M. Tobin Distinguished Professor of Sociology, presents this year's orientation lecture. Wellin Hall, Schambach Center |
| 10 – 11 a.m. Brunch for January Admission Students and Families Jans and their families are invited to a continental brunch before you depart campus, and a chance to mingle with Jan mentors. Please bring along your temporary room key and meal card. Fillius Events Barn |
| 10 – 11 a.m. Group Advising Sessions Meet with your Faculty Advisors Various Locations |
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11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
| 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Individual Advising Meetings Various Locations |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. LITS Computer Assistance Burke Library |
| 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch with your Orientation Group Commons Dining Hall |
| 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Lawn Games Taylor Science Center Quad |
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12 – 1 p.m. |
| 12 – 1 p.m. Informal Sciences Advising Mingle with faculty and ask questions about majors and courses in the sciences. Members from each science department will be present. Taylor Science Center Atrium |
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1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Health Professions Advising Sessions Pre-Law Advising Sessions Pre-Engineering Advising Sessions Finance Interest Sessions |
| 2:30 – 5 p.m. Drop-In Games, Snacks, and Relax Sadove Living Room |
| 3 – 5 p.m. Honor Code Please see orientation booklet for your group’s assigned time. Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson |
| 5 – 6:45 p.m. Dinner Commons Dining Hall |
| 7 – 8:30 p.m. Building a Strong Community Wellin Hall, Schambach Center |
| 8:45 – 10:30 p.m. MP2 (Multicultural Peer Mentoring Project) Welcome Reception Required only for MP2 members. Margaret Bundy Scott Field House |
| 8:45 – 10:15 p.m. Transfer Student Mixer The Little Pub |
| 10 p.m. – Midnight Open Mic Night Fillius Events Barn |
| 10 p.m. – Midnight Late Night Breakfast and DIY Dorm Decs Tolles Pavillion (Annex) |
| Tuesday, August 25 |
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| 7:45 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Commons Dining Hall |
| 9 - 10 a.m. Yoga and Meditation Dance Studio, Blood Fitness Center |
| 9 – 11:30 a.m. Registration Follow-up Please see orientation booklet for your group’s assigned time. Registrar’s Office, Elihu Root House |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Glen Walk Meet at the Gazebo at the entrance to the Root Glen |
| 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Matriculation Please see orientation booklet for your group’s assigned time. Kirkland Cottage |
| 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Individual Advising Meetings Various Locations |
| 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Know Thy Library Burke Library, First floor |
| 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch Commons Dining Hall |
| 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Drop-In Games, Snacks, and Relax Sadove Living Room |
| 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wellin Museum of Art Poster Giveaway Wellin Museum of Art |
| 12 - 4 p.m. Hamilton’s Cram and Scram Sale Sage Rink |
| 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Ice Cream Cart and Photo Booth! Patio in front of Sadove Student Center |
| 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Registration Follow-up Please see orientation booklet for your group’s assigned time. Registrar’s Office, Elihu Root House |
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2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
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2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
| 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Hamilton 101 Being a new member of the Hamilton community is an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and develop deep and meaningful relationships. With that privilege comes responsibility to our community. This session, hosted by the Dean of Students Office, will focus on your rights and responsibilities as a student, and will introduce members of the Dean's staff who will be resources to you as you navigate your campus experience. Wellin Hall, Schambach Center |
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5:45 – 7:30 p.m. |
| 7:30 – 9 p.m. Safety and Health at Hamilton Wellin Hall, Schambach Center |
| 9 p.m. Mentalist Al Snyder Wellin Hall, Schambach Center |
| 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. Fire and Ice...Cream Chapel Steps |
| 10 p.m. Trivia Night Filius Events Barn |
| Wednesday, August 26 |
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| 7 – 9 a.m. Breakfast Commons and McEwen Dining Halls |
| 8:30 a.m. Yoga and Meditation Dance Studio, Blood Fitness Center |
| 10 a.m. – Noon Orientation Closing Ceremonies Kennedy Center Amphitheater |
| 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hamilton's Cram and Scram Sale Sage Rink |
| 12 – 2 p.m. Lunch Commons Dining Hall |
| 12 - 2 p.m. Matriculation Please see orientation booklet for your group’s assigned time. Kirkland Cottage |
| 1:30 – 3 p.m. Finding Community in Diversity at Hamilton: Hosted by the ALANA Caucus and the Student Diversity Council Fillius Events Barn |
| 2 – 4 p.m. Registration Follow-up Registrar’s Office, Elihu Root House |
| 4:15 p.m. Convocation Wellin Hall, Schambach Center |
| 5:30 – 7 p.m. All-Campus Barbecue Tent on the Dunham Green |
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6:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
| 8 – 9:30 p.m. A Cappella Concert Wellin Hall, Schambach Center |