Schedule

8:30 a.m. - Noon
Orientation Check-In and Residence Hall 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 questions.
Location: Sadove Student Center Lobby

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Remarks and Luncheon

President Steven Tepper, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo,  Vice President for Enrollment Management John McLaughlin, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sean Bennett, and Dean of Students Chris Card will welcome new students and families to Hamilton College. Enjoy lunch with our orientation leaders and Division of Student Life staff, and with fellow new students and families
Location: First Floor Commons, Kirner-Johnson

Students and family members are asked to say their goodbyes at the conclusion of the luncheon. New students will begin required programming at 1:45 p.m.

1:45-2:45 p.m.
Orientation Group Meetings

Meet your orientation group! Your Orientation Leader (OL) will give you an overview of orientation activities and events, and discuss important guidelines for the days ahead.
Location: Various locations. Your OL will provide more detail.

1:45-2:45 p.m.
Parent and Family Session

Dean of Students Chris Card and members of the division of Student Life will share information about the student experience and resources at Hamilton.
Location: Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson

3-4:30 p.m.
Matriculation

Visit Buttrick Hall to sign the historic College Register. President Steven Tepper, VP and Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Vice President for Enrollment Management John McLaughlin, Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sean Bennett, and VP and Dean of Students Chris Card will greet new students as a part of this annual and historic tradition. Students will attend in their orientation groups to sign the College Register. Please see your OL for details.
Location: Trustee Room, Buttrick Hall

4:30-5 p.m.
Orientation Group Time

Location: See your OL for more info.

5:30-7 p.m.
Welcome Dinner in Orientation groups

Get to know your orientation group and leaders over dinner.
Location: Commons. See your orientation leader for details.

8 p.m.
First Night Fun

You're finally here! Settle in and meet your fellow Jans. Orientation Leaders will host some small-group welcome activities to kick off the next four days.
Location: Sadove Student Center