Opportunity Programs

The Opportunity Programs staff provides academic counseling and personal support to more than 160 Hamilton students each year.

The Hamilton College Opportunity Programs consists of two academic programs: the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (open to New York State residents) and the Hamilton College Scholars Program (open to students from all geographic backgrounds).

All students selected and offered admission to Hamilton College through these Opportunity Programs have demonstrated academic competitiveness, leadership, initiative, and the potential for success in Hamilton’s rigorous academic environment with support. Students who enroll at Hamilton through the Opportunity Program will benefit from academic and personal support, mentorship, and advocacy for the duration of their time at the College.

Admission & Application Information

All candidates who wish to be considered for the HEOP/Scholar program must apply through the general admission process. At Hamilton, admission decisions are made without considering an applicant’s ability to pay. Additionally, Hamilton meets the full demonstrated financial need of every admitted student.

How to Apply

OP Summer Program

The OP Summer Program is an intensive and comprehensive five-week residential program that starts in July. The program is designed to help students prepare for their academic and social experience at Hamilton. This experience is designed to help onboard students in their transition to campus life and familiarize students with the services available through the Opportunity Program and the college. Attendance is mandatory for all students accepted into the Opportunity Programs.

The 2023 program will be held from July 1 - August 5.

About the Program

How We Help

Our office works to meet students where they are when they first arrive, and partner with them to help guide them to be where they want to be when they graduate. Our staff collaborates with offices around campus in order to best support students holistically through academic, financial, and psycho-social counseling.

Program Services

Meet Our Staff

The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program and its activities are supported, in whole or in part, by the New York State Department of Education.

The OP Summer Program

Before starting at Hamilton, the incoming students spend their summer attending classes and on excursions including art, fine dining, collective and community collaboration, and team building experiences.