Hamilton College will welcome the 494 members of the class of 2006 as they arrive on campus today (Aug. 27) to begin orientation. The class is comprised of 491 students; they come from 18 countries, as far away as Sierra Leone and Japan, and as near as Canada and Mexico. One hundred seventy-one are from New York, and 25 are from the Mohawk Valley.
After check-in at their dorms, the students and their families will hear a welcome from Hamilton President Eugene M. Tobin. Other events today will include Opening Ceremonies with the Student Activities Office, Student Assembly class presidents and orientation leaders.