Students should arrive on campus between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28th .
An orientation meeting will take place promptly at 9:00 p.m. to welcome the students.
Departure:
Students are able to leave campus after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31st through Saturday, August 1st at 12:00 noon.
If making airline reservations for July 31st, departure must be after 7:00 p.m. from the Syracuse Airport.
If making train or bus reservations for July 31st, departure must be after 6:00 pm from the Utica station.
Transportation:
Transportation to Hamilton College will be provided from the Utica railway and bus station as well as the Syracuse airport terminals.
Please advise the Opportunity Programs office (315 859-4398) of your travel plans well in advance of your arrival.
Cell Phones:
Students may bring a cell phone, but will check it upon arrival. Cell phones will be returned to students each weekend.
Things to bring:
Two sets of twin sheets, pillow, pillowcases and a spread or blanket.
Bathing suit, gym clothes, sneakers and flip flops.
Extra pair of eyeglasses in case of accident -or prescription as an alternative
Dress clothing for special events: ( Required)
For young men – slacks, jacket, shirt, tie and dress shoes
For young women – dress or skirt and dress shoes, no pants permitted.
Your original Green Card and/ or Social Security card must be with you
Things to leave home:
Automobiles: no private automobiles are authorized during the summer or the academic year for first
students.
Computers, word processors, pagers, TVs, refrigerators and microwaves are not authorized during
the summer.
Bring ONLY what you need because there is NO STORAGE available for you to use at the end of the program.
Documentation:
Please make sure the following documents are in the Opportunity Programs office PRIOR to your arrivalto the Summer Program: (Please provide signatures for both parents where applicable.
Medical Authorization Form andcopy of medical insurance card
Signed copy of parent U.S. Federal Tax Form 1040 for 2008
Signed copy of parent New York State Tax Form for 2008 (NYS Residents only)
FAFSA
Copy of your TAP ( NYS residents only) and PELL ( Federal ) applications
Opportunity Programs Student Profiles
Temi Ojo
Class: Class of 2011
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Biology
Minor: Pre- Med classes
Activities:
Cultural Chair of Black Latino Student Union, Hamilton College Cheerleading Team, Finesse Step Team, Sustah Girl Member "When I was in high school, I was a part of a program called LINK Unlimited that helped me grow and flourish in my academic and personal life. I wanted that same feeling, so when I got accepted into Hamilton's Opportunity Programs, I felt right at home. Coming from a place like Chicago to Clinton, New York was a a big culture shock. During the summer, the program works really hard to get you adjusted to the heavy work load and campus life. The people in the office are your big supporters on campus, and whenever I needed something or simple words of wisdom they were always there to help. They do not let you fail at anything. They do not only help with your academics, but they make sure you grow as a person. Many times I have heard in the Opportunity Programs Office, "If you don't make yourself be seen, then you won't be... Speak up!" I have carried that advice with me everywhere and I am eternally grateful to Opportunity Programs."
Caitlin O'Dowd
Class: Class of 2011
Hometown: Jordan, Oman, Tunisia, Syria, Isreal,Egypt
Major: Women's Studies
Minor: Government
Activities:
Womyn's Center member, Sustah Girl member, Volunteer at Evelyn's House (Utica), Tutor for Young People's Project ( Utica), HEOP English Tutor ( summer 2009)
“I have spent most of my life overseas being the daughter of a diplomat and was particularly nervous about going to college in the United States as my immediate family still lives overseas. I was happy to get accepted into the Opportunity Program and it is because of this program that I made the final decision to come to Hamilton College. This program helped me make one of the hardest transitions in my life thus far and has helped me grow and achieve things that two years ago seemed impossible. The OPPORTUNITY to grow, change, learn, love and succeed are things that this program has given me and other students and I am very proud to be a part of something so great.”
