First-Year Parents
Welcome to the Hamilton community! Here are links and resources to help you support your student as they transition to college.
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New Student Orientation
New students arrive on campus for required new student Orientation on August 20. -
First-Year Experience
Learn about the opportunities for new students to build connections.
Before Your Student Arrives on Campus
- See a timeline of key dates for first-year students.
- Sign up for a My Hamilton account (enables a parent to view financial aid information, course schedules, and easily register for events on- and off-campus, and more…)
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Ensure your student logged into the Student Patient Portal and completed the required immunization record and health forms.
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Have your student waive (or enroll in) student health insurance. The charge appears on your Hamilton College bill. If your son/daughter has coverage through another provider, a waiver must be completed to have the charge removed.
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- Learn about Electronic Billing
- Read about Student Privacy and Parent Expectations (FERPA)
- Familiarize yourself and your student with the Code of Conduct policies and procedures at Hamilton College.
Orientation
- Orientation runs from August 20-28, 2024.
- Parents and family members are invited to join their student at all orientation sessions between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on arrival day.
- Student-only required programs begin at 3 p.m., and students and their families are encouraged to say their goodbyes before 3 p.m. After goodbyes, parents and families are invited to attend a family session at 3 p.m. See sessions highlighted in yellow on the full orientation schedule for more information.
- Check-in and residence hall move-in opens at 8:30 a.m. on January 12, and the first required event for students is at noon the same day.
- Parents and family members planning to stay overnight in the area are encouraged to book accommodations as soon as you know your travel plans. Visit our accommodations page for a listing of local hotels.
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Please visit the orientation website for more information.
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