August 20-23, 2020

Orientation for new students will run from Thursday, August 20 - Sunday, August 23, 2020.  An updated schedule is in progress and will be added to this page in July. New students will also receive a hard copy of the schedule in August.  

Though the details are still being finalized, 2020 Orientation will prioritize connections to fellow new students and student leaders, small group experiences, introductions to crucial campus resources - including wellness and academic resources - and  an equitable experience for all new students.  Our goal, as always, is to ensure a smooth and well-connected transition for new students, and we know that meaningful personal connections and health, wellness, and safety are critical to that smooth transition.  We know new students and their families have many questions about what to expect during orientation and move-in, what life at Hamilton will look like this fall, and how to prepare, and we will be in touch in June with updates around orientation and the first-year experience.  In the meantime, we also encourage you to review the information and updates on Hamilton's Planning for and Responding to Coronavirus webpages.  

Questions? Contact Tessa Chefalo, Director of Orientation and First-Year Programs at tchefalo@hamilton.edu or by phone at 315-859-4846.