Areas of Study

Hamilton offers 44 majors (we call them concentrations) and 58 areas of study.

*Minor only, **Language Only

Explore Your Passions

About Our Curriculum

Hamilton is one of the few U.S. colleges with an open curriculum, which means you’ll have the freedom to choose courses that reflect your interests, while still fulfilling the faculty’s expectation that you study broadly across the liberal arts.

Open Curriculum

Alinur Jaboldinov ’26 and Chrissy Crespo ’25

Crespo ’25, Jaboldinov ’26: Trudeau Institute Biomed. Research

Naval Lappalainen ’25 and Xavier McMahon ’27 Critical Language Scholarships illustration

Lappalainen ’25, McMahon ’27 Awarded Critical Language Scholarships

Ethan McKellop ’25 talks with Family Court Judge Randall Caldwell

Levitt Center Releases Report on Youth Gun Violence in Utica

Strong Mentorship Leads Yuxuan Xu ’26 to Goldwater Scholarship

Preprofessional Advising

Preprofessional advisors can help you make a plan of action to ensure you meet your goals and deadlines.

Campus Facilities

Academic Buildings Up Close

Our beautiful campus of more than 1,300 acres — known as College Hill — blends historic buildings and traditions with modern facilities and resources.

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