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Thursday, January 14
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9:00 a.m.- 12 p.m.
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Registration and Move-in
Welcome to Hamilton! Start off by picking up your Orientation packet and residence hall keys in the Bristol Center Lobby. Orientation Leaders (OLs) will be available to greet students and family members and answer your
questions.
Bristol Center
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12:00 p.m.
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Welcome Remarks
Parents and Students
Dean of Admission Monica Inzer, Dean of Students Nancy Thompson and President Joan Hinde Stewart and Dean of Faculty Joseph Urgo will welcome you and your family to Hamilton College.
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village |
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12:30-1:15 p.m.
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Welcome Reception
Meet with our Orientation Staff, Division of Student Life Staff, January Faculty Advisors, and other parents and students.
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
*A light lunch will be available
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1:15-2:15 p.m.
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(Parent Session)
Navigating the Road Ahead
What to expect as the family of a Hamilton College student and how to help. Discussion followed by questions and answers with current students.
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
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2:15-3 p.m.
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(Parent Session)
Introduction to the HillCard
Find out about Hamilton's new one card system, put dollars on your card, and meet the person who can answer all of your questions.
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
You may meet your student in the lobby following this program.
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1:15-2 p.m.
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(Student Session)
Student Group Meetings with Orientation Leaders
Your orientation Leader will give you an overview of Orientation activities and events, and discuss important guidelines for the days ahead.
Various locations; students will depart from Fillius Events Barn
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2-2:45 p.m.
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(Student Session)
Matriculation
Visit Buttrick Hall to sign the historic College Register. President Joan Hinde Steward, Dean of Faculty Joseph Urgo and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Monica Inzer will be there to greet each of you as you participate in this annual tradition.
Buttrick Hall Lobby
You may meet your family in the lobby of the Barn following matriculation
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3:45-4:30 p.m.
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Library Q & A; Introduction to the Writing Center
We're here to help! Come to the library where we'll hit the high points: how to look up a book, where to find it and other things in the library, and where to ask for help. Meet one of Hamilton's student tutors from the Writing Center and find out about resources available there.
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5:30-6:30 p.m.
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(Students only; parents depart)
Dinner with Orientation Staff and Resident Advisors
The Hub, Bristol Center
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7-9 p.m.
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Residence Hall Meetings
Facilitated by Resident Advisors
ELS (Emerson Hall) |
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Friday, January 15
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Breakfast
Commons Dining Hall
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9-10:15 a.m.
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Curriculum and Advising Discussion
Learn about Hamilton's curriculum, the Honor Code, and the Peer Tutoring Center, and meet your faculty advisors. Discussion facilitated by Patrick Reynolds, Acting Dean of Faculty. This session will be followed by group meetings with your advisor.
Café Opus 2, Science Center
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10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Schedule Changes; Individual Meetings with Advisors
Do you need to change or add a class? Do you need additional time with your advisor? Just want to confirm your schedule? Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with members of the Registrar's staff or to consult with your advisor.
Registrar's Office; Faculty Advisor Offices
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| 12 – 1 p.m. |
Lunch
Commons Dining Hall |
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1-2:30 p.m.
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Student Life Panel
Meet members of the Division of Student Life. Learn about the services offered through the Dean of Students Office, Student Activities, the Career Center, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Health Center, Campus Safety, Residential Life, Diversity and Accessibility, Study Abroad and the Chaplaincy.
Fillius Events Barn, Beinecke Student Village
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2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
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Physical Education Testing
Meet in the Field House
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| 7-9 p.m. |
TIPS Training
TIPS is a program that helps you make sound choices when faced with difficult decisions about alcohol use. Working together and with administrators, we will address drinking behaviors and develop appropriate intervention techniques.
Science Center G027& GO42 |
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9 p.m.
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Snacks and casual get-together
Location TBA
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Saturday, January 16
(Returning students move in)
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8-9 a.m.
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Breakfast
Commons Dining Hall
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9-10:15 a.m.
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Diversity at Hamilton College
Join Associate Dean for Diversity and Accessibility Allen Harrison in a game of cards that will help illuminate some of the challenges and opportunities that come with living in a diverse community.
Bristol Hub
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10:15-11:45 a.m.
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Quantitative Skills Test
Students not planning to enroll in a course that will satisfy the Quantitative Literacy Requirement should sit for the Quantitative Skills exam. The results help faculty advisors assist you in planning your academic program. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in web advisor as well as at the back of your course registration booklet. All January students are encouraged to take the Q-Lit exam.
Christian Johnson 222 & 225
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12– 1 p.m.
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Lunch
Commons Dining Hall
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1 – 5 p.m.
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Hamilton Serves!
Join our 2010 Alternative Spring Break leaders on service projects in the greater Utica area. A great opportunity to get to know your local area, learn about volunteering, and help out some non-profit organizations. Sponsored by the COOP (Community Outreach and Opportunity Project).
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6 – 8 p.m.
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Dinner with Returning January Students
Come to the Pub and enjoy dinner and the company of returning Hamilton students who were admitted to our January program, along with OL's and ASB leaders.
The Little Pub
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8 p.m.
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Movie Night!
Come watch a movie and hang out at one of the hippest places on campus (movie TBA).
Glen House (Hamilton's Outdoor Leadership Center)
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Individual Advising Meetings
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Sunday, January 17
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Sunday Brunch
Commons Dining Hall |
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1 p.m.
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Campus Tour
Confused about getting to classes tomorrow? Come tour the campus with one of Hamilton's most entertaining student tour guides.
Meet in front of the Admissions Office.
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| 2-6 p.m. |
Getting Acclimated
Jitney Service to New Hartford shopping areas. Drop-off locations include Hannaford Market, the Village of Clinton, Sangertown Mall, Wal-Mart and the Marquee Cinemas.
Pick up/drop off in front of Kirner-Johnson (KJ) |
Monday, January 18
Classes begin! Afterwards, please join us in our celebration of MLK Day. |
