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Thursday, January 12 |
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9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Registration and Move-in
Welcome to Hamilton! Start off by picking up your Orientation packet and residence hall keys in the Sadove Student Center Lobby. Orientation Leaders (OLs) will be available to greet students and family members and answer your questions. |
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9-11:30 a.m. |
Introduction to the HillCard |
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For Parents and New Students 12 p.m. |
Welcome Remarks
Director of Admission Lora Schilder, Dean of Students Nancy Thompson and Associate Dean of Faculty Margaret Gentry will welcome you and your family to Hamilton College. |
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12:30 - 1:15 p.m. |
Welcome Reception
Meet with our Orientation Staff, Division of Student Life Staff, January Faculty Advisors, and other parents and students. |
Parent Sessions |
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1:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
Navigating the Road Ahead |
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2:15 - 3 p.m. |
Introduction to the HillCard |
New Student Sessions |
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1:15 - 2 p.m. |
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. |
2 - 2:45 p.m. |
Matriculation
Visit Buttrick Hall to sign the historic College Register. President Joan Hinde Stewart, Associate Dean of Faculty Margaret Gentry, Dean of Students Nancy Thompson and Director of Admission Lora Schilder will greet you as part of this annual tradition. |
3:45 - 4:30 p.m. |
Library Q & AWe'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 other available resources. |
6 - 7 p.m. |
Dinner with Orientation Staff and Resident Advisors
(Students only; parents depart) |
7-9 p.m. |
Residence Hall Meetings
Facilitated by Resident Advisors |
Friday, January 13 |
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7:30 - 9 a.m. |
Breakfast Commons Dining Hall |
9 - 10:15 a.m. |
Curriculum and Advising Discussion
Learn about Hamilton’s curriculum, the Honor Code, the Writing Center, and the Peer Tutoring Center, and meet your faculty advisors. Discussion facilitated by Associate Dean Students for Academics and Professor of Chemistry Karen Brewer. This session will be followed by group meetings with your advisor. |
10:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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. |
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Lunch Commons Dining Hall |
1 - 2:30 p.m. |
Student Life Trivia
Learn all about the Division of Student Life during a fun-filled trivia session with college administrators and other new students. |
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. |
Physical Education Testing
Please wear appropriate clothing/footwear and be prepared for fitness activities (i.e., running, fitness exercises and swimming). |
5:30 - 7 p.m. |
Dinner with Faculty and Orientation Staff
Enjoy a casual dinner with members of the faculty, orientation staff, and administrators. |
7 - 8:30 p.m. |
Alcohol Education and Sexual Assault PreventionLearn about the effects of alcohol, how to protect yourself and your friends, and what the available resources are at Hamilton.
Science Center G041 |
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8:30 p.m. |
Games! |
Saturday, January 14 |
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| Returning students move in | |
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7:30 - 9 a.m. |
Breakfast |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Diversity at Hamilton College
Days-Massolo Center Director Amit Taneja will lead a discussion on what it means to attend college with students from a variety of backgrounds. You’ll also learn about the great resources and events that take place at the Days-Massolo Center. |
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12 - 1 p.m. |
Lunch |
1 - 5 p.m. |
Hamilton Serves!
Join our 2011 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. |
Dinner with Returning January Students
Come to the Pub and enjoy dinner and the company of returning Hamilton ”Jans,” along with OL’s and ASB leaders. |
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8 p.m. |
Movie Night!
Come watch a movie and hang out at one of the hippest places on campus (movie TBA). |
Sunday, January 15 |
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11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Sunday brunch |
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1 p.m. |
Campus Tour
Confused about getting to classes tomorrow? Come tour the campus with one of Hamilton’s most entertaining student tour guides. |
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2 - 5 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. |
Monday, January 16 |
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| Classes begin! Afterwards, please join us in our celebration of MLK Day! | |
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