Schedule
Orientation for all new first-year and transfer students begins on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Residence hall move-in will take place on August 14 beginning at 8:30 a.m. View the tentative 2018 New Student Orientation schedule.
Orientation
Wellin Hall Schambach Center, Map #12
This presentation aims to equip you with knowledge of Hamilton's student life resources and empower you to use those resources to inform your choices and support your hopes for an ideal Hamilton experience.
Wellin Hall Schambach Center, Map #12
An overview of fire safety policies and best practices at Hamilton.
Wellin Hall Schambach Center, Map #12
Dr. Al Snyder blends traditional stage hypnosis and creative new material to keep audience members at the edge of their seats. One of the highlights of the week!
Fillius Events Barn, Map #18
Learn about your fellow classmates and make new best friends in 5 minutes or less! There's no better way to make 10 new best friends per hour.
Burke Library Steps, Map #43
Avengers: Infinity War. Come enjoy movie theater treats and a unique surround-sound movie experience on the Library patio! Look for posters on campus with an announcement of the movie title!
Blood Fitness Center Dance Studio, Map #64
Start your day off right with a guided yoga and meditation routine led by a member of our community.
Root Glen, Map #27
Learn about the Glen on a guided tour led by a Hamilton upperclassman student.
Wellin Hall Schambach Center, Map #12
Closing ceremonies for New Student Orientation 2018.
Kirkland Cottage, Map #59
Visit the Kirkland Cottage to sign the historic College Registrar. President David Wippman, Dean of Faculty Suzanne Keen, Dean of Admission Peaches Valdes, and Dean of Students Terry Martinez will greet new students during this annual and historical Hamilton tradition. Please find your group name on your orientation booklet label, and arrive at the Kirk...
On Campus
Learn about Hamilton’s numerous helpful student resources in this exciting and goodie-filled all-campus scavenger hunt. Complete the scavenger hunt and get a free t-shirt while supplies last! Offices include the Career Center, Counseling Center, Levitt Center, Writing Center, Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Center, Oral Communication Center, Opportu...
Fillius Events Barn, Map #18
Join faculty and staff members of the ALANA Caucus (The Caucus for Africana, Latino/a, Asian & Pacific Islander, native American, and All other Underrepresented Races and Ethnicities) and student leaders from across Hamilton's campus for an ice-cream social and mixer, and to learn more about their work, involvement, and experiences with community on cam...
Sadove Student Center, Map #17
Lost your HillCard? Unsure about where to buy a box fan? Stop by the Sadove Help Desk to get your lingering Orientation questions answered.
List Art Center, Map #11
New and returning students can meet the full time and adjunct music faculty, and ask questions about private lessons, auditions, courses, staff accompanist opportunities, and our revised curriculum for majoring and minoring in music. This event will take place in the List 2nd floor lounge.
Wellin Hall Schambach Center, Map #12
Come see Hamilton's five A Cappella groups perform! Duelly Noted was born in a basement practice room in the spring of 2008. Nearly a decade later, we have had 52 members counting. We perform with an artistry that continues to grow out of our original basement roots. Our musical journey has taken us from Doo-Wop to Disney, from Rap to Rhap(sody), fr...
Chapel, Map #51
Come see Hamilton's five a cappella groups perform!
By Invitation only
Bristol Center Hub, Map #53
Annual International Friendship Program dinner.