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Be Who You Are
There’s no one type of Hamilton student. At Hamilton, you will be accepted for who you are and what you believe. And with a student body of nearly 2,000, you’ll be sure to find friends to hang out with who share your interests.

Strong community

Hamilton is a welcoming community that attracts people from different backgrounds and perspectives. Everyone brings something unique to campus. It’s what makes our College such an interesting place to spend four years. At Hamilton, we value and take care of each other.

STUDENT LIFE ON COLLEGE HILL

Learn more about the myriad activities that students participate in outside of the classroom. Whether your interests lie in athletics, student-led clubs, the arts, or all of the above, this series of virtual events, hosted by Hamilton's Admission Office, will highlight the robust opportunities for students to be active in Hamilton’s community. Register for the session that best fits your schedule. All times are EDT.

  • Tuesday, August 10 at 7 p.m. • Register
Hamilton College Chapel

Our Promise

At Hamilton, study what interests you, be accepted for who you are, and prepare to be the person you were meant to become.

#WhyHamilton

Sarine Arzoumanian ‘22?
Sarine Arzoumanian ’22: “I loved the supportive and caring community surrounding every aspect of Hamilton life.” #WhyHamilton
David Jordan '22
David Jordan ’22: “I chose Hamilton because I really appreciated the open curriculum that grants me flexibility with my courses, and they offered me the right financial package.” #WhyHamilton
Andy Uribe
Andy Uribe, a senior at Hamilton, shares her day her way.
Peter Case '21
Peter Case ’21 spent two weeks in Nepal over spring break ’19 with HOC and students taking a Himalayan mountaineering course. #WhyHamilton
Pat Morelli
Pat Morelli ’20: “Division III athletics provides a very high level of competition while also giving me the freedom to pursue my passion for music and to volunteer on campus as an EMT.” #WhyHamilton
Kyra Richardson
Kyra Richardson '21 : “Hamilton felt like the best place to completely transform my environment, slow down for four years, and figure out my goals and interests.” #WhyHamilton
Kathryn Kearney '21
Kathryn Kearney ’21: “Hamilton fosters community through personal connections with professors, unique opportunities within classes and different avenues to explore your interests.” #WhyHamilton
Fiona Duckworth
Fiona Duckworth ’21: “I chose Hamilton because I thought the small community was what I was looking for and there wasn’t so much pressure to commit to being one type of person.” #WhyHamilton
Adam Valencia ‘22
Adam Valencia ’22: “I feel like only Hamilton would allow me to witness snow for the first time, conduct chemistry research, ‘change’ my major three times, and meet my lifelong friends all in one year.” #WhyHamilton
Ben Leit ’22
Ben Leit ’22 takes you on a tour of one of our larger first-year residence halls and finds multiple Bob Ross references, a DIY fridge, and a didgeridoo-playing student. Among other things. (Video by Dave Yi ’21)
Rebekah Fowler
Rebekah Fowler ’21 talks about her first semester at Hamilton. #WhyHamilton
Carolyn Gevinski '22
First-year student Carolyn Gevinski shares her day her way. #WhyHamilton
Julia Martin '21
Julia Martin ’21: “I chose Hamilton because I knew the moment I stepped foot on campus I was home. The energetic and passionate student body formed a community that I wanted to join and contribute to.” #WhyHamilton
Lantz Kilburn '20
Lantz Kilburn '20, a neuroscience major and varsity lacrosse player, says Hamilton provides students with the chance to become the person they want to be, not necessarily the person they were in high school.
Anokhi Manchanda '22
Anokhi Manchanda ’22: “The small size allows our campus to foster relationships with our classmates and professors. You can’t walk across campus without seeing someone you know!” #WhyHamilton
Nick Osarenren
Nick Osarenren ’22: “Perfect balance of academics and athletics.” #WhyHamilton
Carson Goos
Carson Goos '21: “I fell in love with the Wellin Museum on Junior Preview Day!” #WhyHamilton
Julia DeMaio '21
Julia DeMaio ’21: “Caring about learning for purely the sake of growth is really important to me, and the freedom that Hamilton offers embodied that.” #WhyHamilton
Jake Kahn ’20
Jake Kahn ’20: “The close relationships I’ve been able to form with professors and students have led to incredible research opportunities and contributed to my academic success.” #WhyHamilton
Matthew Tom
Matthew Tom, a senior at Hamilton, shares his day his way. #WhyHamilton
Maya Taliaferro '21
Maya Taliaferro ’21: “Hamilton students take their schooling seriously but never forget to live life fully.” #WhyHamilton
Dan Heintz '21
Dan Heintz ’21 #WhyHamilton: “Because of the on-campus community and emphasis on writing.”
Yonic Youth
#WhyHamilton? Because student bands, like the all-female Yonic Youth, love to make music.
Dierdre Schutzman
Dierdre Schutzman ’20: “Hamilton is a beautiful place with beautiful people!” #WhyHamilton
Elias Griffin '20
Elias Griffin ’20: “My high school graduating class was about 850, so I wanted a small college. I was looking at a bunch of places, but I stayed the night at Hamilton and really enjoyed it.” #WhyHamilton

A Statement of Community

The Hamilton community gains strength from the diversity of its members. The expression and consideration of differing viewpoints represent education at its best. In our efforts to cultivate an inclusive environment, it is essential that we seek to respect the unique perspectives of individuals on our campus. Students are encouraged to consider the implications of their words and actions. It is a reality that in any diverse community, misunderstandings and conflicts might arise. To work through these disagreements, we as a student body promote engagement in dialogue to create mutual understanding and expanded knowledge. With this in mind, we urge each student to help promote a welcoming community for all.

— Student Assembly
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