Events

Hamilton offers private music instruction in voice, piano (classical & jazz), organ, guitar (classical, folk & jazz), jazz instruments and the standard orchestral instruments. All students must have their own instrument! Late applications cannot be guaranteed lessons. Register here. The Registration form is Only for Hamilton College Students! Any community members interested should contact Kim Carroll at kmcarrol@hamilton.edu

As part of First-Year Orientation, students will have the opportunity to review and make schedule adjustments while connecting with academic advisors for guidance and support. This event is designed to help students begin their academic journey with confidence and ensure they have the resources they need for a successful transition.

Key hand out for Returning Students will be taking place at the Taylor Science Center on Loop Road Circle.

Join the Center for Jewish Life, housed in Azel Backus House for our annual New Student Orientation Bagel Brunch. Come for delicious bagels with spreads and meet members of our Jewish community and representatives from our Hillel and Chabad student groups! Everyone is welcome. If you have questions? Email us at  spirituallife@hamilton.edu.  

Visit the Kirkland Cottage to sign the historic College Register. President Steven Tepper, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Dean of Admission John McLaughlin, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sean Bennett, and Dean of Students Christopher Card will greet new students during this annual and historic Hamilton tradition. (Please see your orientation booklet label for the name of your group and your assigned time, and arrive at Kirkland Cottage at your assigned time).

Students may set up individual appointments with their faculty advisors.

Students are invited to audition for the College Choir and Hamilton Voices (applications at tinyurl.com/HamChoir26) or do a voice placement for the non-auditioned Clinton Community Choir (applications at tinyurl.com/clintonchoir), which is also open to faculty, staff, and community members. Please email Professor Charlotte Botha (cbotha@hamilton.edu) if you have questions.

Explore 'Blackboard Ultra' in our upcoming workshop! Blackboard Ultra is the learning management system we use at Hamilton. This session will give you an overview of the interface and highlight key features and tools that support teaching and learning. Please bring along your laptops, as you’ll have the chance to explore the features and get comfortable navigating Blackboard Ultra. Registration is required to help us plan accordingly. Please use this link to sign up.  

Hosted by the ALEX Advisors, this interactive session (offered twice – at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) will give an overview of the Advising Network at Hamilton. Our goal is to help you understand how to utilize and identify your network of support and introduce you to the Compass platform that we will use to make appointments and referrals to supports and resources on campus.  (Please find your ALEX Advisor's name on your orientation booklet label, and their session location below). Kevin Alexander: Taylor Science Center G027 Hannah Stubley: Taylor Sc...

Join us at the Chapel for Spiritual & Religious Life's Matcha-Meet-cha event. This is an opportunity, as part of new student orientation, for our new Hamilton students to mix and mingle while enjoying craft matcha and coffee drinks!  You will also have a chance to meet the Spiritual & Religious Life staff and student leaders from our various student organizations.  ALL ARE WELCOME!  

Stop in to the Wellin Museum to look at art, make a personalized postcard to send to a friend, and pick up a poster to decorate your room!

This presentation will provide an introduction to Hamilton's Sexual Misconduct Policy and related resources. Presentation by the Title IX Coordinator.

Join fellow new and returning transfer students for dinner and mingling.

This presentation will highlight health and safety resources at Hamilton and provide a detailed overview of fire safety on a residential campus.

Dr. Al Snyder blends traditional stage hypnosis and creative new material to keep audience members on the edge of their seats. One of the highlights of the week!

Come test out your knowledge of Hamilton (and minutiae) at trivia night, hosted by the First-Year Experience (FYE) Leaders!  Bring along your own group, of just show up and we'll match you with a group.  Snacks for all, and prizes for the winners!

Hamilton offers private music instruction in voice, piano (classical & jazz), organ, guitar (classical, folk & jazz), jazz instruments and the standard orchestral instruments. All students must have their own instrument! Late applications cannot be guaranteed lessons. Register here. The Registration form is Only for Hamilton College Students! Any community members interested should contact Kim Carroll at kmcarrol@hamilton.edu

Key hand out for Returning Students will be taking place at the Taylor Science Center on Loop Road Circle.

Orientation Tiny Teach Fair

Students are invited to audition for the College Choir and Hamilton Voices (applications at tinyurl.com/HamChoir26) or do a voice placement for the non-auditioned Clinton Community Choir (applications at tinyurl.com/clintonchoir), which is also open to faculty, staff, and community members. Please email Professor Charlotte Botha (cbotha@hamilton.edu) if you have questions.

Purchase nearly new items for your dorm room or suite, including refrigerators, kitchenware, storage solutions, lamps, and much more at the campus-wide resale in the Molly Root parking lot. Cash & Hill Card accepted. 

Being a 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 staff members from the Divisions of Student Life and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion who will be resources to you as you navigate your campus experience.

Curator Liz Shannon and Hamilton faculty members Tara Holman and Jess Buttery will deliver short presentations related to the Storytelling exhibition in the Overlook Classroom. Afterwards, faculty will be permitted to tour the exhibition gallery and enjoy a catered lunch in Archive Hall. 

Visit the Kirkland Cottage to sign the historic College Register. President Steven Tepper, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Dean of Admission John McLaughlin, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sean Bennett, and Dean of Students Christopher Card will greet new students during this annual and historic Hamilton tradition. (Please see your orientation booklet label for the name of your group and your assigned time, and arrive at Kirkland Cottage at your assigned time).

Add some variety to your workout by using a weighted bar, hand weights, and step aerobics to alternate strength training and cardio routines. This class is open to all ability levels, begins at 12:10 and ends at 12:55 each Wednesday, and is great for anyone who are crunched for time. Class ends with toning, abs and stretch.  Instructor:  Lisa Magnarelli