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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
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Location: Various locations. Your OL will provide Hamilton College First-Years Return
Monday, August 25 7:30–8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Tent on the Dunham Green8:45–10 a.m.
Orientation Lecture
Wellin Hall, Schambach Center10–11 a.m.
Brunch and Info Session for January Admission Students and Families
Jans and their families are invited to an optional continental brunch and info session before you depart campus. Please bring along your temporary room key and meal card! During this event, 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.
Fillius Events Barn10–11 a.m.
Group Advising Sessions
Meet with your faculty advisor
See your orientation booklet sticker for your advisor's name and office location11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch with your Orientation Group
Students wishing to attend the Jewish Community Bagel Brunch may do so.
Commons Dining Hall11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Individual Advising Meetings
Faculty Advisor Offices11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Jewish Community Bagel Brunch
Come by for delicious bagels with spreads and meet members of our on-campus Jewish comm