Celebrate Thyself

Congratulations, Class of 2029! We hope you’ll join our community. Here’s what comes next.

Celebration Time!

Join us on campus for a Celebrate Thyself admitted student event on April 7 or April 14.

Register for Admitted Student Events
Hang Out With Us

Meet members of the Hamilton community and ask your questions about life at Hamilton.

Drop In for a Hamilton Hangout

10% Off at the Bookstore

Get yourself some Hamilton swag from our bookstore (and use HELLO25 for a special 10% discount).

Visit Our College Store
Meet Your Classmates

Connect with students from the Class of 2029 in the Celebrate Thyself Admitted Student Network!

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Hamilton Hangouts

With topics ranging from a glimpse inside the classroom to exploring campus living options, these virtual events will introduce you to Hamilton community members and fellow classmates in the Class of 2029. Click the event name to register. All times are EDT.

HamFam: Living and Dining on Campus
Wednesday, April 16 - 7 p.m.
Join campus tour guides and Community Living staff for a look at housing and dining options and a Q&A about living on campus.

Getting to Know Thy Path
Tuesday, April 22 - 7 p.m.
A deep dive into experiential learning opportunities, hands-on collaborative student research, and Hamilton's unique ALEX advising system.

Congrats from College Hill
Tuesday, March 25
Hamilton’s senior fellows welcome the Class of 2029 to the ‘Hamily!’
Watch recording . . .

Explore January Admission
Tuesday, April 1
Meet with Hamilton “Jans” to learn about their experience, and explore our partner programs and other resources for fall semester study or experiential opportunities.
Watch recording . . .

Young Alumni Careers Panel
Wednesday, April 2
Meet a Career Center advisor and several recent alumni to hear about the Hamilton alumni network and explore how you will find your future at Hamilton.
Recording coming soon!

International Student Welcome
Thursday, April 3
Meet members of Hamilton’s international community and learn about resources on campus.
Recording coming soon!

Our Diverse and Inclusive Community
Thursday, April 10
Hamilton community members talk about our campus commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and share their experiences on College Hill.
Recording coming soon!

What’s Next?

Ultimately, we hope you decide to attend Hamilton because we believe you will thrive here on College Hill. To accept our offer of admission, log in to the Applicant Portal and follow the instructions. Once you’ve made your college choice, please notify us of your decision by May 1.

Confirm Your Enrollment

Visit Hamilton

2029 Spotify Playlist

Grab Your Swag!

Students and their family get a warm welcome from orientation leaders lined up on Martin’s Way at Hamilton College on Wednesday, Aug 16, 2022 in Clinton, NY.

Key Dates for First-Year Students

Preview Orientation & First-Year Programs

Orientation gives new students the opportunity to make connections early and in a small-group setting that is student-led, so they’ve got peers who can tell them what the campus culture is really like.

Orientation

First Years First Thoughts — First-Years’ First Thoughts on Hamilton
Get to know a few members of our current first-year class, and the courses they loved, their favorite campus meals, and how they’d complete this sentence: “When I’m not in class, you can find me…”

screenshot of ALEX Advisor video showing an advisors and students talking — Meet the ALEX Advisors
Every new student is assigned an ALEX advisor. They will help you get the most out of Hamilton by connecting you with the many centers, resources, and people here to support you at every point during your time on College Hill.

Wellin Museum — First-Year Experience (FYE) Program
The FYE Program aims to create spaces and opportunities for new students to connect with the campus, explore new interests, and engage with a variety of people and ideas.

Explore Campus Life

Digital Swag

Take your pick of Hamilton GIFs, phone wallpapers, and Zoom backgrounds to share your good news about joining the Class of 2029 — and come back to change them up as often as you would like!

Grab Your Swag