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Sessions highlighted in blue are required for all new students studying on-campus this fall, including new transfer students.
Sessions highlighted in yellow are parent and family sessions. Parents and family members are also encouraged to participate in all activities prior to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, August 16
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Orientation Check-in and Residence Hall Move-In
Welcome to Hamilton!  Start off by picking up your Orientation information and residence hall keys.  Orientation Trip Leaders and Resident Advisors (RAs) will be available to greet students and family members and answer your questions.
Residence Hall Lobbies/Lounges
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
One-Stop Shop
An informational open house with campus representatives from dining services, residential life, student accounts, financial aid, the health center, library & information technology services, and local banks.
Tolles Pavilion (Annex)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Coffee and Conversation for January Admission Students and Families
Join fellow January Admission students, families, faculty and administrators at a welcome session and coffee break.
Filius Events Barn
11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Meeting for Student Athletes and their Families
Director of Athletics Jon Hind and Associate Director Deirdre Pierson will provide information specific to Hamilton student-athletes.
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Picnic Lunch for New Students and Families
Tent on the Dunham Green
1 p.m.
President and Deans Welcome
President David Wippman, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Vice President of Enrollment Management Monica Inzer, and Interim Dean of Students Jeff Landry welcome new students and their families.
Margaret Scott Bundy Field House
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Students and their families are invited to speak with the president, deans, administrators, faculty members, and staff. Light refreshments will be served.
Margaret Scott Bundy Field House
3 - 4 p.m.
Parent and Family Session: Navigating the Road Ahead: Challenges and Resources
The Dean of Students and members of the Division of Student Life will share information about the student experience and resources at Hamilton.
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
3 - 4:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
Head to the football field to meet your fellow new students, orientation adventure trip leaders, and groups for games and introductions.
Steuben Football Field
4 - 4:30 p.m.
Parent and Family Send-Off Reception
Join representatives from the Division of Student Life, Parent Programs, and the Office of Alumni Relations for light refreshments and conversation before you head home.
Atrium, Schambach Center
4:30 - 7 p.m.
Adventure Trip Preparation
Russell Sage Hockey Rink
5 -7 p.m.
First Night Dinner
Commons Dining Hall
7 - 8 p.m.
Be Here Now
Welcome to Hamilton!  Meet the orientation staff and student leaders, and learn more about what to expect when your orientation adventure trip begins tomorrow.
Kennedy Center Amphitheater
8 p.m.
Adventure Trip Group Activities
Various locations - see your orientation trip leader for more information.
Wednesday, August 17
7– 10 a.m.
Breakfast
Commons Dining Hall
All Day
Adventure Trip Activities
Various locations
Thursday, August 18
7– 8 a.m.
Breakfast
For trip groups still on campus
Commons Dining Hall
All Day
Adventure Trip Activities
Various locations
Friday, August 19 - Saturday, August 20
All day
Adventure Trip Activities
Various locations
Sunday, August 21
Morning-Afternoon
Adventure Trip Activities
Various locations
Afternoon
Adventure Trips return to campus
11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lunch
Commons Dining Hall
5:30 p.m.
Dinner under the Tent
Tent on the Dunham Green
7 p.m.
Residence Hall Mixers
Meet your RA and fellow hall-mates, and learn more about living on campus at Hamilton.
Residence Halls – various locations. Please wait for instructions at the end of dinner regarding where to meet your RA
7 p.m.
Jan Mixer
Spend some time getting to know your fellow January Admission students before you embark on your fall experiences!
Babbitt Pavilion
Monday, August 22
7:30–8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Tent on the Dunham Green
8:45–10 a.m.
Orientation Lecture
Associate Professor of Japanese Kyoko Omori delivers this year's Orientation Lecture.
Wellin Hall
10–11 a.m.
Brunch for January Admission Students and Families
Jans and their families are invited to a continental brunch before you depart campus. Please bring along your temporary room key and meal card!
Fillius Events Barn
10–11 a.m.
Group Advising Sessions
Meet with your faculty advisor
See your orientation booklet sticker for your advisor's name and office location
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Advising and Curriculum Info Session for January Admission Students
Jans who are interested in information about Hamilton’s curriculum, advising, and spring course registration are invited to chat with representatives from the Registrar’s Office, Associate Dean of Students for Academics, and Pre- Health Professions Advising.
Filius Events Barn
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Individual Advising Meetings
Faculty Advisor Offices
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch with your Orientation Group
Students wishing to attend the Hillel Bagel Brunch may do so.
Commons Dining Hall
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hillel Bagel Brunch
Come grab a bite to eat and meet the students from our on-campus Jewish community!
Azel Backus House
12:30–2:30 p.m.
Lawn Games
Science Center Quad
12 –1 p.m.
Informal Sciences Advising
Taylor Science Center Atrium
12– 1 p.m.
Informal Social Sciences Advising
First-Floor Commons, Kirner-Johnson
1-3 p.m.
Academic Info Sessions
Each session is offered twice, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Health Professions Advising Sessions
  • Law Interest Sessions
  • Finance Interest Sessions
  • Pre-Engineering Advising Sessions
  • Off-Campus Study Advising Sessions
See your orientation booklet for locations.
3–5 p.m.
The Hamilton Honor Code
Introduction to the Hamilton Honor Code. This 30-minute session is offered 4 times. Please see your orientation booklet for your group's assigned time.
Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson
3–5 p.m.
Community Standards: Student Conduct Rights and Responsibilities
Introduction to Community Standards at Hamilton. This 30-minute session is offered 4 times. Please see your orientation booklet for your group's assigned time.
Kennedy Auditorium, Taylor Science Center
5–6:45 p.m.
Dinner
Commons Dining Hall
7 –8 p.m.
Community and Allyship
Wellin Hall, Schabach Center
8:45–10:30 p.m.
MP2 (Multicultural Peer Mentoring Project) Welcome Reception
Margaret Bundy Scott Field House
8:45–10:15 p.m.
Transfer Student Mixer
The Little Pub
10 p.m.–Midnight
Open Mic Night
Beinecke Events Barn
10 p.m.–Midnight
New Student Block Party
Sadove Terrace
Tuesday, August 23
7:30-9 a.m.
Breakfast
Commons Dining Hall
10 a.m.
Guided Glen Walk
Take a deep breath and explore some of Hamilton’s best trails on this guided walk through the Kirkland and Root Glens. Meet at the Gazebo, located near the entrance to the Root Glen – right next to the Anderson-Connell Alumni Center.
Gazebo at the entrance to the Root Glen
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration Follow-up
Check-in at the Registrar’s office if you need to make changes to your course schedule. See your Orientation Booklet for your group's assigned time.
Registrar's Office, Elihu Root House
10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Know Thy Library
Come and see all that Library & IT Services has to offer and scope out all the best study spaces! We will be running walking tours of the library every half hour and we will be featuring the following programming:
  • 10am - 12pm: Special Collections & Rare Books petting zoo - collection highlights featuring materials from Ancient Egypt & beyond.
  • 11am: Cookies & Conversation with LITS leadership- Enjoy cookies & lemonade and meet Joe Shelley, VP for Library & IT, as well as other LITS team leaders. Burke Library, First floor
  • 12-3pm: Technology exploration & drone flying (weather permitting)- See our 3D printing, learn about available technology services, and (weather permitting) try your hand at drone flying.
Burke Library
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Matriculation
Visit the Kirkland Cottage to sign the historic College Register. President David Wippman, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Vice President for Enrollment Management Monica Inzer, and Dean of Students Christopher Card will greet new students during this annual and historic Hamilton tradition. (Please see your orientation booklet label for the name of your sandwich group, and arrive at Kirkland Cottage at your assigned time).
Kirkland Cottage
            10:00am: Turkey Club
            10:30am: Italian Sub
            11:00am: Crispy Chicken
            11:30am: Chicken Parm
            12:30pm: PB&J
            1:00pm: BLT
            1:30pm: Sloppy Joe
            2:00pm: Philly Cheesesteak
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Individual Advising Meetings
By appointment.
Faculty Advisor Offices
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wellin Museum of Art Poster Giveaway
Stop in to the Wellin Museum to look at art, make a personalized postcard to send to a friend, and pick up a poster to decorate your room.
Wellin Museum of Art
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lunch
Commons and McEwen Dining Halls
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Student Assembly Info Session
Meet representatives from Hamilton Student Assembly, and learn more about the role of SA, and ways to get involved.  Join us on zoom!
Live on Zoom - click link above to join the info session 
1 - 1:30 p.m.
Student Assembly Info Session
Meet representatives from Hamilton Student Assembly, and learn more about the role of SA, and ways to get involved.  Join us on zoom!
Live on Zoom - click link above to join the info session 
12:30–3 p.m.
Registration Follow-up
Check-in at the Registrar’s office if you need to make changes to your course schedule. See your Orientation Booklet for your group's assigned time.
Registrar's Office, Elihu Root House
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Wellness at Hamilton
College is a holistic experience, and you will have a lot to balance over the next four years. Come learn about how you can take care of yourself while at Hamilton, how we take care of each other in our community, and what services are offered in the Counseling Center and Dean of Students Office. This 30-minute session is offered 4 times. Please see your orientation booklet for your group's assigned time.
Kennedy Auditorium, Taylor Science Center
            Group One @ 2:30pm: Teams Turkey Club, Italian Sub and Crispy Chicken
            Group Two @ 3:00pm: Teams Chicken Parm, PB&J and BLT
            Group Three @ 3:30pm: Teams Sloppy Joe, Philly Cheesesteak and Grilled Cheese

            Group Four @ 4:00pm: Teams Meatball Sub, Bacon, Egg & Cheese, and Cubano
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Hamilton's Sexual Misconduct Policy
This presentation will provide an introduction to the Hamilton Sexual Misconduct Policy. Presentation by Catherine Berryman, Director of Community Standards. This 30-minute session is offered 4 times. Please see your below for your group's assigned time.
Bradford Auditorium, Kirner-Johnson
             Group One @ 2:30pm: Teams Sloppy Joe, Philly Cheesesteak and Grilled Cheese
            Group Two @ 3:00pm: Teams Meatball Sub, Bacon, Egg & Cheese, and Cubano
            Group Three @ 3:30pm: Teams Turkey Club, Italian Sub and Crispy Chicken

            Group Four @ 4:00pm: Teams Chicken Parm, PB&J and BLT
 
7:30–9 p.m.
Safety and Health at Hamilton
This presentation will highlight health and safety resources at Hamilton, and provide a detailed overview of fire safety on a residential campus.
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
9 p.m.
Mentalist Al Snyder
Dr. Al Snyder blends traditional stage hypnosis and creative new material to keep audience members on the edge of their seats. One of the highlights of the week!
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
9 - 10 p.m.
Fire & Ice...Cream
A rabbi, an imam, and a minister gathered by a fire to roast halal marshmallows... Come meet our chaplaincy staff and student leaders in our spiritual life groups: Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, InterVarsity, Meditation & Mindfulness communities plus Indigenous spirituality and awareness group.
Lawn in front of the Chapel
10 p.m.
Trivia Night
Come test out your knowledge of Hamilton (and minutiae) at trivia night, hosted by the First-Year Experience (FYE) Leaders! Bring along your own group, or just show up and we’ll match you with a group. Snacks for all, and prizes for the winners!
Fillius Events Barn
Wednesday, August 24
7 - 10 a.m.
Breakfast
Commons and McEwen Dining Halls
10 - 11 a.m.
QuestBridge Scholars Orientation Meeting
Welcome and orientation meeting for all incoming QuestBridge scholars.
Kennedy Auditorium, Taylor Science Center
11 a.m. - Noon
Hamilton 101
Being a member of the Hamilton community is an incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and develop deep and meaningful relationships. With that privilege comes responsibility to our community. This session, hosted by the Dean of Students Office, will focus on your rights and responsibilities as a student, and will introduce members of the Dean’s staff who will be resources to you as you navigate your campus experience.
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
12 - 2 p.m.
Lunch
Commons and McEwen Dining Halls
12 - 2 p.m.
Matriculation
Visit the Kirkland Cottage to sign the historic College Register. President David Wippman, Dean of Faculty Ngoni Munemo, Vice President for Enrollment Management Monica Inzer, and Dean of Students Christopher Card will greet new students during this annual and historic Hamilton tradition. (Please see your orientation booklet for your group's assigned time).
Kirkland Cottage
2:30 - 4 p.m.
QuestBridge Scholars Welcome Reception
Opportunity for new and current scholars to connect with one another as well as meet campus community partners.
Atrium, Kennedy Center for Theater and Studio Arts
2 - 4 p.m.
Registration Follow-Up
Visit the Registrar's Office if you'd like to make changes to your fall course schedule.
Registrar's Office, Elihu Root House
4:15 p.m.
Convocation
President David Wippman will preside over the ceremony that officially opens the 211th year of Hamilton College.
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center
5:30 - 7 p.m. 
All-Campus Picnic
Tent on the Dunham Green
7:30 - 9 p.m.
A Cappella Concert
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center

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