2026 Hamilton College Viewbook

Know Thyself.

Grow Together.

B

Students walking down Martin’s Way.

Here at Hamilton, we embrace our motto, “Know Thyself.”

Know yourself? That’s not something you already have figured out. It’s a lifelong process — and Hamilton is the place where you can pursue it intentionally.

There’s no set path here. You’ll explore what excites you, ask questions, and change your mind (a lot). And you’ll do it alongside people who will help you see new possibilities.

Because growth happens in the everyday moments with others: late-night conversations, class discussions that open you up to new perspectives, and working through questions with classmates and professors who bring different ideas to the table.

That’s what we mean by Know Thyself: come as you are and stay open to who you can become. As you learn to think deeply, communicate clearly, and understand what matters to you, you’ll hone the skills you need to make an impact wherever your path leads.

1

2

6 QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT

ALREADY BE ASKING What makes Hamilton different?

Our open curriculum. Professors who know you. Curious students who make each other’s thinking better. An education centered around communication, purpose, connection, and people. PAGE 4.

Do you have my major?

Probably — we have 58 areas of study. But you may also discover something you didn’t know you’d love. PAGE 10.

Will I feel at home?

You will be among people who challenge you, support you, and help you become more fully yourself. PAGE 26.

Will I be ready for what comes next?

Research, internships, mentorship, and real-world experiences will help you build the skills and confidence to take you wherever you want to make an impact. PAGE 40.

Can I afford it?

We meet 100% of demonstrated financial need and admit students without considering their ability to pay, which makes Hamilton more affordable than you might think. PAGE 48.

Will Hamilton really help me “know myself” better?

We like to think so. That’s why we included space throughout this book for you to write down thoughts, questions, and ideas. We hope you will pause to reflect as you continue your college search.

Hamilton’s Buttrick Hall pays homage to the College’s charter year.

3

START WITH WHAT

INTERESTS YOU How our open curriculum works Instead of starting college off with a checklist of academic requirements, we want you to start with questions: What are you curious about? What excites you? What do you want to understand better?

Hamilton is one of the few U.S. colleges with an open curriculum, which means you design your education from your first semester. You can choose the classes that intrigue you and have time to change direction without falling behind.

Do you know what you want to study? Great!

Dive in and get started. Still figuring out what interests you? Lots of interests? Explore

58

AREAS OF STUDY

73%

OF STUDENTS PURSUE MORE THAN ONE AREA OF STUDY

them all. You don’t have to choose a major (we call them concentrations) until the spring semester of your sophomore year.

Over the course of your four years, you’ll build the timeless skills that matter most — how

450

+

CLASSES OFFERED EACH SEMESTER

to think clearly, communicate effectively, and understand complex issues — through courses that strengthen your writing and presentation skills, challenge you to think about the world from different perspectives, and build your confidence working with data, theories, and ideas.

4

Students work through problems in the Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Center (QSR).

Peter Hinkle Fairfield, Conn.

CONCENTRATION: HISTORY MINORS: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, HISPANIC STUDIES

“This semester I’m taking Computer Science 101. Nearly everyone is from a different discipline, so every single one of us brings a different perspective. As a history major, I come from a more writing- and reading-intensive critical thinking framework, whereas others come with a more quantitative mindset.

It’s really special to see people coming up with these different ideas of how to approach problems.”

5

Professor Lydia Hamessley makes a point in her Roots to Country Music class.

A project takes shape in an Intro to Sculpture class.

CLASSES YOU WILL LOVE (according to our students) Justice and the Good Life

Figure Drawing

Computer Science for All

What do we owe each other?

What makes a life good?

Build skills fast through handson practice.

Learn how code works and how to think like a programmer.

Human Anatomy

From Collecting to Curating

Making Modern Cities

Study the body through science, art, and writing.

Design your own exhibit and work with museum professionals.

Hispanic Cinema

Economic Theory and Evidence

Study urban life and travel to New York City to present on architecture.

Analyze films, then create your own.

6

Use data to explain real-world issues like inequality.

TAKE CLASSES THAT

PULL YOU IN What learning looks like day to day Classes feel different when everyone is eager to be there.

Thanks to the open curriculum, that’s every course at Hamilton.

Because you and your peers have the freedom to design your education, you take classes with curious, motivated students who are genuinely interested in that topic. They arrive with different experiences and perspectives, but a shared desire to ask questions, test ideas, and learn from one another. An added bonus: Each class is taught by a professor who is an expert in the field and who designed the class just for students like you.

Our small classes will make you a better thinker. They encourage you to listen closely, challenge assumptions, and build on other people’s ideas. The best discussions aren’t about proving who’s right or who knows the most.

They’re about asking thoughtful questions, exploring different perspectives, and helping everyone in the room think more deeply. Over time, you’ll discover that some of your best ideas emerge through conversation with others, and often will continue later over lunch at Commons or while walking on Martin’s Way.

Elaine Fraser Milwaukee, Wisc.

CONCENTRATION: SOCIOLOGY

Students collaborate with an instructor in the Microbiology Lab.

“I was really overwhelmed by the class options my freshman year. What helped was talking with my academic advisor who guided me.

‘Oh, you’re interested in this. Have you taken a class like this before? Maybe this is something you could try.’”

7

PEOPLE WHO HELP

YOU GO FARTHER How professors, advisors, and mentors guide your growth One thing you’ll notice quickly about Hamilton is how people show up for one another — and that starts with your professors.

Faculty choose Hamilton because they care deeply about teaching and mentoring students. They’ll know your name, your ideas, and the questions you keep coming back to.

What starts as stopping by office hours on a Tuesday might turn into collaborative research, an independent project, or a discussion that changes where you want to go next.

You’ll also have people to guide you as you think about the bigger picture. Before you arrive at Hamilton, you will be assigned an academic advisor and choose an ALEX advisor. ALEX (Advise, Learn, EXperience) is our coordinated network of on-campus academic centers and resources. Your ALEX advisor will help you explore our open curriculum and connect your interests with experiences and opportunities across the College.

100%

OF CLASSES ARE TAUGHT

BY FACULTY MEMBERS

9:1

STUDENT:FACULTY RATIO

72%

OF CLASSES HAVE 19 OR FEWER STUDENTS 8

CENTERS & RESOURCES

The people and spaces students turn to most.

Horowitch Career Center: Explore career opportunities and tap into our alumni network

Nesbitt-Johnston Writing Center and Oral Communication Center: Develop expert communications skills by honing your voice and writing skills

Levitt Public Affairs Center: Connect ideas to action through internships, research, and public service

Library & Information Technology Services: Access research support, technology, and digital tools to power your work

Days-Massolo Multicultural Center: Engage with a variety of cultures, identities, and perspectives

Global Learning Office: Prepare to study off campus and navigate global learning experiences

Blood Fitness Center: Build healthy habits that support well-being, focus, and overall success

Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning Center: Professor Robert Knight instructs photography students on the assembly of 3D-printed medium-format camera bodies in the makerspace in Burke Library.

Build confidence in data, statistics, and analytical problem-solving

Glen House (Outdoor Leadership Center): Gather and prepare for leading outdoor adventures both on and off campus

Wellin Museum of Art: Experience art up close and through a variety of disciplines

Professor Saber Ahmed chats with a student outside his office in the Math Department.

9

AREAS OF

EARLY ASSURANCE GRADUATE PATHWAYS Through partnerships with some of the world’s leading universities, Hamilton offers earlier access to graduate programs, opportunities for accelerated timelines, and support both at Hamilton and from our partner institutions while on the Hill.

STUDY

Partnerships include: ■ Duke University Fuqua

Africana Studies

Data Science

American Indian and Indigenous Studies*

Digital Arts*

Literature and Creative Writing

American Studies

East Asian Languages and Literatures

Anthropology

Economics

Arabic**

Education Studies*

Archaeology

English

Art

Environmental Studies

Middle East and Islamicate Worlds Studies

Art History

French and Francophone Studies

Music

Asian Studies (China, India, Japan)

Geoarchaeology

Mathematics and Statistics Medieval and Renaissance Studies*

Neuroscience Philosophy

Astronomy*

Geosciences

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

German, Russian, Italian, Arabic

Biology

German Studies

Public Policy

Chemical Physics

Government

Religious Studies

Chemistry

Hebrew**

Russian Studies

Chinese

Hispanic Studies

Sociology

Cinema and Media Studies

History

Spanish

Interdisciplinary Concentration

Statistics*

Classics (Greek, Latin, Classical Studies)

10

Latin American and Latine Studies*

Italian Studies*

Physics Psychology

Theatre

Computer Science

Japanese

Women’s and Gender Studies

Creative Writing

Jewish Studies*

World Politics

Dance and Movement Studies

Jurisprudence, Law and Justice Studies*

*Minor only **Language Only

School of Business (business, management)

■ Harvard University Graduate

School of Education (teacher education)

■ University of Chicago Advanced

Scholars Program (humanities and related fields)

■ University of Pennsylvania

Graduate School of Education (education administration)

■ Vanderbilt University Master’s

in Finance (finance)

■ Washington University in

St. Louis McKelvey School of Engineering (computer science/ engineering)

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS Hamilton offers cooperative programs with partner institutions that enable you to pursue specialized interests beyond what’s available on campus.

■ Columbia University: 3+3

Cooperative Law Program; 3+2 A.B./B.S. Engineering Program

■ Dartmouth College: 2+1+1+1

A.B./B.S. Engineering Program

■ Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute: 3+2 A.B./B.S. Engineering Program

■ University of Rochester:

School of Medicine & Dentistry Early Assurance Program for College Sophomores

To see a full list of graduate pathways and affiliated programs, visit hamilton.edu/gradpartners.

Modern Algebra class.

Indigenous Lifeways class.

International Trade Economics class.

Know Thyself.

French class.

What’s on your mind?

Jot it down.

What areas of study most excite you?

What might feel a little intimidating, but you’re really curious about it?

11

Students explore the cosmos using VR for an astronomy class.

Alejandro Sosa Hernández De Pere, Wisc.

CONCENTRATIONS: CREATIVE WRITING, JAPANESE

“The support I receive every day from my friends, coworkers, tutors, and professors keeps me afloat, and it’s what got me through writing a rap introduction for Lin-Manuel Miranda during his recent visit to the Hill. I said no at first — I had never written rap lyrics, let alone performed in front of 5,400 people — but Hamilton teaches you to take a shot, even when you’re not sure you’re ready. I started writing, asked for help from an alum I knew, and we co-wrote the piece and performed it together with two other friends.”

12

SAY WHAT

YOU MEAN Where writing, communication, and digital fluency impact every field Whether you’re studying neuroscience,

3,500

history, computer science, economics, or

+

art, you’ll practice expressing your ideas clearly and thoughtfully. You’ll write often, speak in class, present your work,

WRITING CENTER CONFERENCES ANNUALLY

150

collaborate with others, and learn how to shape ideas for different audiences and formats.

+

You’ll also learn how to work thoughtfully in a world shaped by technology and

WRITING-INTENSIVE COURSES OFFERED EACH YEAR

$

18,000

AI. Throughout courses across every discipline, you will explore how digital

+

IN PRIZE MONEY AT THE ANNUAL PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

tools influence the ways we create, communicate, analyze information, and solve problems. Just as importantly, you’ll practice the human skills technology can’t replace as easily: listening closely, asking better questions, understanding other perspectives, and communicating with empathy and clarity.

The goal isn’t just learning what to think. It’s learning how to communicate your thinking in ways that make people take notice and listen. After all, what good is having a great idea if you can’t communicate it effectively?

Writing Center conference.

Students confer with Professor Robert Kantrowitz after a math class.

13

Studying how parasites affect the Nothofagus Tree in Chile.

CREATE SOMETHING THAT’S

YOURS …

TOGETHER How research, creative work, and mentorship go beyond the classroom Some of the most meaningful work happens outside of class in labs, studios, museums, performance spaces, and the field, and you’re often doing it alongside professors who are pursuing questions they care as deeply about as you do.

180+ STUDENTS ARE AWARDED RESEARCH STIPENDS EACH SUMMER

You might: ■ spend the summer in Italy investigating

the temporal knapsack problem with your computer science professor; ■ co-author a paper in a professional journal that

explores the psychology behind why people are affected by criminal motive when adjudicating guilt; ■ create an original mural that illustrates history

and celebrates a meaningful part of your Hamilton experience; or ■ analyze data to help make the local food bank’s

delivery routes more efficient.

Every Hamilton student spends part or all of senior year working on an independent thesis, research project, performance, exhibit, or creative work (known as the Senior Program) that connects the dots between everything you’ve explored. By the time you graduate, you’ll have learned how to ask better questions, work through ideas with others, and create something entirely your own.

14

Testing a hypothesis in the lab.

RECENT SENIOR PROGRAM PROJECTS (a sampling)

Friends and Enemies: TikTok and the Retreat of a Global Internet

The Impact of AI-Generated Film on Media and Creativity Life Underneath the Paintbrush: An Analysis of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Human Dissections for Art

Private Equity in U.S. Hospitals: Examining the Impact on Access to Care and Financial Performance

Modeling Glioblastoma Angiogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster Larvae Ethics of Ambiguity Then and Now: Design-Build Architecture

Empowering Indonesian Muslim Women: The Role of Nahdlatul Ulama in Advancing Gender Equality

Know Thyself.

What’s on your mind?

Jot it down.

What experiences or adventures would help you apply what you learn beyond class?

15

Levitt Center student researchers team up with the Griffiss Institute in Rome, N.Y., to investigate the holistic impact of federal spending on the local economy.

OFF-CAMPUS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES (a sampling)

Australia Boston China Costa Rica Denmark France Germany Hungary India Italy Japan

16

Student and alumni entrepreneurs connect in New York City.

Jordan New York City New Zealand South Africa Spain Sweden Tanzania United Kingdom Vietnam Washington, D.C.

Budapest, Hungary.

EXPLORE PLACES

YOU NEVER EXPECTED Where off-campus study connects what you learn to the world around you Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain students visit Florence, Italy.

Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal.

Some experiences stay with you more

60% OF STUDENTS STUDY OFF CAMPUS FOR AT LEAST ONE SEMESTER

100+ OFF-CAMPUS STUDY OPTIONS

when they happen in new places and alongside other people. Our students are a great example of that; they study, intern, research, volunteer, and build connections across the U.S., around the world, and right here in the Mohawk Valley.

You can study off campus in Hamilton’s own programs in Spain, France, New York City, or Washington, D.C., or take part in others across the globe. During your time away, you might pursue interests related to public policy, environmental work, language immersion, healthcare, education, or community engagement.

Washington, D.C.

17

Common Ground speakers David Blight of Yale University, Lucas Morel of Washington & Lee University, and moderator Nina M. Moore of Colgate University discuss the meaning of the Declaration of Independence.

TURN YOUR IDEAS

INTO ACTION How people come together to ask big questions and make a difference Some of the most important learning happens when you engage with people, ideas, and communities beyond your own experience. Hamilton offers countless ways to do exactly that.

Common Ground and our Sacerdote Great Names series bring students together with artists, journalists, scholars, activists, and other leaders whose work shapes public conversations. These experiences encourage you to challenge assumptions, exchange ideas, and think more deeply about the issues that matter most.

The Levitt Public Affairs Center connects your learning to action through internships, community-based learning opportunities, research, and public service. Among the center’s most sought-after experiences is the Justice Lab, where a small cohort of students spends a semester examining a single issue through a multitude of lenses by combining coursework from a variety of disciplines with internships, research, and field experiences.

COOP (Community Outreach & Opportunity Project) has partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations that will give you opportunities to mentor young people, take part in alternative spring break trips, lead days of service, and more. By getting involved, you will gain a deeper understanding of the communities around you.

18

President Barack Obama takes the stage in the College’s Sacerdote Great Names Series.

PAST JUSTICE LAB TOPICS The Reality of Care: Trade-offs and Tensions in the US Health System

Resilience through Creativity: Imagining New Futures

Energy Transitions: Local and Global

Justice and Safety: Responses to Gun Violence

Inspired Action: Community Building and Social Change

Human Rights and Civil Rights Immigration and Asylum: Local and Global

Community Health & Wellness Criminal Justice Reform

Student sustainability interns work on projects throughout campus each summer.

Know Thyself.

What’s on your mind?

Jot it down.

When was the last time someone changed the way you think?

19

Women’s Club Rugby.

Students study in Burke Library.

Quentin Messer Royal Oak, Mich.

CONCENTRATION: WORLD POLITICS

“Hamilton is the type of place where if you embrace it, it’ll embrace you and give you tenfold back. I can be highly involved in so many different things, take on leadership roles, still have a rich social life, still have great academics, and not feel like any of that is necessarily incredibly overwhelming or competitive.

I can do it at my own pace and chart my own course.”

20

FIND PEOPLE WHO

SHOW UP FOR YOU Who you surround yourself with is a big part of your experience, too

400+ STUDENTS WORK IN PEER MENTORING OR SUPPORT ROLES

200

There’s no single type of Hamilton student, and that’s part of what makes the community a welcoming one filled with

+

genuinely interesting people. You’ll be surrounded by peers who are ambitious about their work, generous with their ideas,

TEAMS, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS

1,600

and who care about what you and others are pursuing. People celebrate each other’s

+

STUDENT-RUN EVENTS EACH YEAR

performances, presentations, games, art exhibitions, and accomplishments — even when they have nothing to do with their own interests or majors.

You and your classmates will invite each other to club meetings, encourage one another to try something new, and show up for their events on a freezing Thursday night. Because Hamilton is a residential college, much of campus life happens in the everyday moments: a smoothie at Euphoria, late-night conversations in residence halls, studying together in Burke Library, or running into friends while walking across campus.

Spectators cheer at homecoming.

21

Mainstage theatre production, Ubu Roar.

Conquering Sawteeth Mountain during 46 Peaks Weekend in the Adirondacks.

Know Thyself.

What’s on your mind?

Jot it down.

What would you want to start, shape, or lead?

Men’s Ultimate Frisbee club team.

22

Hamilton College Choir welcomes Lin-Manuel Miranda to the stage during the College’s Sacerdote Great Names Series.

GET INVOLVED IN

WHAT EXCITES YOU ACADEMIC / PRE-PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Classics Club Coding Team The Continental Weather Service Debate Society Geological Society The Hamilton Chapter of the National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE)

German Club

Orchestra

Running Club!

QuestBridge Scholars Network

South Asian Student Association

Wind Ensemble

Scottish Country Dancing

Sororities

Tennis Club

Star Wars Club

Volleyball Club

Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Spanish Club Teremok Russian Club

Band Club FUN & GAMES ORGANIZATIONS Board Game Club Card Game Club Chess Club

Hamilton Women in Business

Geoguessr Club

Investment Club

Juggling Club

Mathletics

People Who Like To Do Fun Things (PWLTDFT)

Pre-Law Club Pre-Professional Health Careers Club

PERFORMANCE GROUPS

Roleplaying Game Club

Dance Team Duelly Noted HEAT Hogwarts at Hamilton

Green Apple Red Weather

Hillel

Suture

Special K

Meditation Club

The Continental

Student Dance Alliance

Muslim Students Association

The Daily Bull

Tap That!

Newman Council

The Duel Observer

Society for Physics Students

GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC AFFAIRS ORGANIZATIONS

Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society

Action Against Hunger Group

Under the Hill Comedy Club

College Democrats

Untitled@Large

Environmental Justice Action Group

Yodapez Improv

Hamilton Model United Nations

Hamilton Christian Fellowship

STUDENT MEDIA

Open Mic Club

Tropical Sol

Womxn in STEM

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

On Pointe

Super Smash Bros Club

Women in Finance

Chabad Community on Campus

The Brothers Organization

Hamilton Sikh Students Association

The Buffers

ROOTS: Hamilton’s Society for Students of Color in STEM

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

The Hamiltones Tumbling After

Signature Style

The Monitor SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS Anime Club Athletes of Color Initiative Campus Activities Board (CAB)

The Spectator The Topical WHCL Hamilton College Radio

Culinary Club

SUSTAINABILITY ORGANIZATIONS

Emerson Literary Society

Harvest

Film Club

Plants @ Hamilton

Finance Club

Slow Food

CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

Hamilton Socialists Club

African Student Association

RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Jewish On Campus at Hamilton

Asian Student Union

Badminton Club

First Draft

Mock Trial

Black & Latine Student Union

Basketball Club

Fraternities

VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

Student Government Alliance

Bike Co-op

Hamilton’s Closet

Alternative Breaks (AXB)

Bowling Club

Hamilton Consulting Group

HamVotes

Hamilton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club

Hamilton Herbivores

HAAND (Hamilton Autism Advocates for Neurodiversity)

Center for Intersectional Feminism Disabled Students Network Feminist of Color Collective French Club International Cultural Association

MUSIC ENSEMBLES Chamber Ensembles Choir College Hill Singers Jazz Combo

La Vanguardia

Jazz Ensemble

Gender & Sexuality Union

Masterworks Chorale

Hamilton College Robotics Hamilton Outing Club Hamilton Rocketry Club HamTrek Marathon Canoe Racing Team Pretty Tough

K-Corner at Hamilton Love Your Locs

HAVOC (Hamilton Association for Volunteering, Outreach, and Charity)

One Love Club

Morgan’s Message

Philosophy Club

Strong Girls

Pottery Club

Wishmakers

Know Thy Shelf

23

1,350 ACRES

$

369

MILLION INVESTED IN FACILITIES OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS

3.5 MILES OF CAMPUS WALKING TRAILS

24

Because our campus is a nationally accredited arboretum, living and learning often extends outdoors through classes, research, our reforestation efforts, and the open green spaces around every corner.

25

MAKE THIS PLACE

YOUR OWN

How residence halls, shared spaces, and meals bring you and your people together Our campus at the top of College Hill Road (known affectionately as the Hill) is for more than just taking classes. This is a place where we want you to make yourself at home. It’s where friendships form across interests and backgrounds, and where students shape the culture of the community together.

Over time, the people, spaces, and routines here become part of your everyday life.

Students leave their mark on Hamilton in countless ways — starting new traditions, improving campus life, leading organizations, and finding thoughtful ways to make this place even better for the people around them.

This is a place that will change you, and you’ll help change it, too.

26

100% OF STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS

29 RESIDENCE HALLS

7 EATERIES, INCLUDING A 1950S-INSPIRED DINER, COFFEE SHOPS, AND AN ON-CAMPUS PUB

Bundy Residence Hall.

Commons Dining Hall.

Outside the Kirkland Green.

Babbitt Residence Hall.

Howard Diner.

27

Start Here

YOUR DAYS, YOUR WAY

PROGRAMMING AND PLANTING

BIO250 Biodiversity I did not expect to give back to the Hamiton ecosystem by planting trees, but that’s what we decided upon in our Taylor Science Center first lab. My favorite part of the class was going out to Root Glen with my lab to plant trees in the rain. Just like what Natasha Bedingfield said, no one else could feel it for me.

What does a day or week at Hamilton look like? It depends on who you ask. With an open curriculum, hundreds of ways to get involved, and a campus full of opportunities, students build schedules that reflect their interests, goals, and curiosities. Some days are carefully planned. Others lead to unexpected discoveries.

Follow Nat around campus to learn about their experiences in classes, spaces, and other everyday moments.

Nat St. Helen Bronx, N.Y.

CONCENTRATIONS: ART, BIOLOGY

JOINED A MINI ATELIER

ARTHW214 South Asian Painting Because much of art history is often Western-focused, this class was such a breath Molly Root House of fresh air. Coming out of this class, I have a greater understanding of the diverse breadth of South Asian paintings, how to synthesize an analysis paper with my own voice, and how much work goes into creating my own Mughal miniature paintings.

THE COOLER, OLDER SIBLING TO CHEMISTRY

PHYS205 Physics II While I give chemistry its props for some pretty cool lab experiments, what Taylor Science Center I most enjoy about physics are examples of principles that can be physically seen in everyday life without having to think about what reagent creates a backside sn1 reaction. Every time I open a door, I can’t help but think about the proper application of torque and free-body diagrams.

28

PRETENDING I AM IN A NOIR FILM DEVELOPING FILM TO SOLVE A CRIME

ART116 Intro to Photography After taking almost every other tactile Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts (KTSA) media of art (sculpture, painting, animation), I thought photography would be a great change of pace. Finally overcoming the learning curve of the darkroom, the process of developing a roll of film became therapeutic. Like a mad scientist, I worked through countless off-kilter prints by toggling filters, dodging and burning, and accidentally leaving my print too long in the developer to create the perfect photo. Beat that, Instagram.

LIFE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF ROOT RESIDENCE HALL

I get a fabulous view overlooking Kirkland Glen. From watching the sun peek over the row of trees, to watching the deer Root Residence Hall do their grazing underneath the moonlight, I get to enjoy my own personal slice of Hamilton for an entire year.

PUTTING MY ART MAJOR TO GOOD USE

Hamilton Opportunity Programs Capturing Opportunity, a 4′ x 7′ painting I completed McEwen Hall in 2025, represents a summation of my year-long research project with the Hamilton Opportunity Programs. It illustrates the rich history and impact it has had on the broader Hamilton/ Kirkland community. (I wonder who that could be in the heart glasses? They seem cool.) Hearing from other students and alumni about how much the painting means to them makes me proud to have told that story.

SECOND (AND THIRD) HOME

As the president of one of the organizations under the DaysMassolo Multicultural Center (that little blue house you can’t miss), both the DMC and the Days-Massolo Multicultural Center (DMC) and the Afro-Latin Cultural Center (ALCC) Afro-Latin Cultural Center became spaces for me and other students to hang out, learn, and celebrate each other’s differences and strengths.

These are the two places that make Hamilton feel like a home to me.

GET THAT BLOOD PUMPING

After I realized the Howard Diner staff knew my usual order, I started going to the gym and found that going early sets me up for a productive day.

Blood Fitness Center When I’m stressed, nothing beats getting cardio in while reviewing content for class.

From the dance room for aerobic/cardio training, weight-training, a multipurpose exercise room, and a three-story climbing wall, I never get bored with my next workout.

29

Field Hockey competes on Goodfriend Field.

PUSH YOURSELF,

SUPPORT YOUR TEAM Where competition, teamwork, and community meet Athletics are a big part of life at Hamilton whether you compete on a varsity team, join a club sport, play intramurals with friends, or cheer from the stands. On days where a team is hosting a postseason matchup, students — and professors — pour into the venue, decked out in buff and blue, and cheer at the top of their lungs as the Continentals play for the big win.

Hamilton competes in the NCAA Division III and is a charter member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).

29 TEAMS

35% OF STUDENTS ARE VARSITY ATHLETES

18 INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

30

Football at Steuben Field.

Men’s Ice Hockey wins the national championship at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica.

Men’s Lacrosse at Steuben Field.

Women’s Rowing on the Erie Canal.

Women’s Tennis.

VARSITY TEAMS Baseball (m)

Soccer (m/w)

Basketball (m/w)

Softball (w)

Cross Country (m/w)

Squash (m/w)

Field Hockey (w)

Swimming and Diving (m/w)

Football (m)

Tennis (m/w)

Golf (m/w)

Track and Field, Indoor (m/w)

Ice Hockey (m/w)

Track and Field, Outdoor (m/w)

Lacrosse (m/w)

Volleyball (w)

Rowing (m/w)

31

Blood Fitness Center.

32

Outing Club on Delta Lake.

Women’s Ultimate Frisbee club team.

32

MOVE, RECHARGE &

CONNECT YOUR WAY

Some students arrive knowing exactly what they want to be involved in. Others try something unexpected once they get here. Both are part of life at Hamilton.

With club sports, intramurals, fitness classes, outdoor adventure trips to the Adirondacks, as well as counseling, wellness programming, and peer support, there are plenty of ways to spend your time outside of class and meet people who want to stay healthy, connected, and balanced throughout college.

16 CLUB TEAMS HAVE ROUGHLY

350 PARTICIPANTS

11 INTRAMURALS TEAMS/ TOURNAMENTS WITH

300

Women’s Club Soccer.

PARTICIPANTS

250+

Pet Therapy session outside Burke Library.

PARTICIPANTS IN OUR ANNUAL HAMTREK TRIATHLON AND WALK

Campus Nordic Ski trails.

33

BUILD COMMUNITY,

ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME Where you feel welcomed is where you will grow most Some of the most meaningful moments in college happen outside the classroom; they happen in the places

Students celebrate a classmate’s exciting news at the Days-Massolo Multicultural Center.

where you gather with friends, enjoy new experiences, and build your community. As you explore campus, you will discover spaces that help you feel especially connected to others and, just as importantly, yourself.

DanTe’ya Reedy Houston, Texas

CONCENTRATION: BIOLOGY

“The Days-Massolo Multicultural Center is everything that you need it to be. It is a place for you to feel heard. It is a space for you to learn leadership. It is a safe haven. I personally see the DMC as a home. It’s the place where I learned how to build community — how to create spaces where people feel welcome and supported. The DMC taught me that every space I walk into is a space I deserve to be in.”

34

Choir workshop in the Schambach Center.

Relaxing at the Glen House.

Friends meet up at the Taylor Science Center.

35

PLACES WORTH EXPLORING 2 minutes from your new favorite gelato spot

5 minutes from the best chocolate chip pancakes at Breakfast at Tiffany’s

10 minutes from world-famous half-moon cookies (a Utica original)

15 minutes from a movie night with friends

5-20 minutes from dozens of locally owned restaurants representing cuisines from around the world

20 minutes from a train ride to New York City, Syracuse, Albany, and beyond

25 minutes from one of the nation’s leading cybersecurity and innovation hubs

30 minutes from hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks

35 minutes from skiing, snowboarding, and winter adventures

1 hour from some of the best fly-fishing in the Northeast

No car? The College’s free Jitney service is ready to take you to grab groceries, head to your favorite coffee spot or restaurant, and more. The Clinton-New Hartford Jitney runs every day with stops at Hannaford supermarket, Target, Walmart, and Marquee Cinema. On Saturdays, another Jitney can take you to places throughout Utica.

36

Know Thyself.

What makes a new place feel like home to you?

What’s on your mind?

Jot it down.

Students stroll past the locally owned shops and restaurants — known as “the Row” — in downtown Clinton.

FIND SPACE TO BE

YOURSELF How College Hill and Clinton give you room to explore If we could design the ideal location for a journey to “Know Thyself,” it would look just like our home on College Hill and Clinton, New York.

Some of your favorite moments during your four years will come from saying yes to new opportunities, exploring new interests, and meeting new people.

Others will come from quieter moments like taking a walk through our Root Glen (a regional attraction), finding a favorite study spot, or spending time in a place that gives you room to think and reflect.

That’s part of what makes Clinton unique. Perched up on the hill above the village, Hamilton offers activities and events around the clock, the space to reflect, and the kind of people all around you who will help you grow. Clinton may have some cold and snowy winters, but it’s better known for warm and friendly shop owners, local businesses, familiar faces, and a community that quickly becomes part of your routine. Over time, the places you study, walk, gather, and return to again and again — and the people you enjoy those adventures with — become part of how you experience Hamilton and how you come to better understand yourself.

Hamilton’s Root Glen.

37

TAKE YOUR

CURIOSITIES DOWNTOWN How you’ll explore opportunities throughout the Mohawk Valley Beyond College Hill, the Mohawk Valley offers opportunities to explore new interests, gain experience, build connections, and see your learning in action.

Students intern with local organizations, conduct research with community partners, attend cultural events, discover new favorite restaurants, hike nearby trails, and work alongside people making a difference throughout the region.

The Hamilton men’s hockey team partners with the Utica Urban Revitilization Project to plant trees and offset travel emissions.

From the arts and healthcare to entrepreneurship, public service, and environmental research, you will find countless ways to connect what you’re learning to the world around you. Along the way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of both the region and the role you want to play in it.

A student performs during the Poetry Contest in Utica.

38

Audrey Alix Glen Ridge, N.J.

CONCENTRATION: GEOSCIENCES

“While at Hamilton, I received an Emerson Grant for a GIS [Geographic Information Systems] project that included studying and mapping trees and parks in Utica. That’s when I realized there’s this really cool city nearby that has a lot going for it. That research and the people I met during it led to getting a job as a city planner for Utica. This city has everything that I need, and I’m saying that as one of its newest residents.

I love it here. And why would I sever all these amazing connections that I’ve made?”

WHAT TO DO CLOSE TO CAMPUS Hike, ski, camp, fish, and kayak in the Adirondack Park Order chicken riggies and Utica greens (a must-have!)

Slide a stone at the Utica Curling Club Get tickets to a musical at Utica’s famed Stanley Theatre Attend a professional hockey game at the Utica “Aud” Bike, walk, or run along the Erie Canal on the 750-mile Empire State Trail Shop at unique locally owned boutiques and major retailers Visit Munson fine arts center in Utica’s Arts District Dine at one of the many authentic cultural restaurants Hit the links at one of the four local nationally renowned PGA golf courses Run in the Boilermaker, the nation’s largest 15K road race

Students celebrate the opening of their exhibition, Constellations, at Munson in Utica.

Audrey Alix at Utica City Hall.

39

Internship at Goldman Sachs (New York City)

CAREER-RELATED PROGRAMS & RESOURCES Career Communities: You’ll

be connected to resources, opportunities, and a community of peers and alumni around shared career interests and goals. Communities include: finance and consulting; arts and culture; health; business and entrepreneurship; education and social impact; communications and media; government and law; and science, technology, and analytics.

Employer-in-Residence Program: Expert alumni engage

directly with you during dinners, 1:1 conversations, workshops, and hands-on exercises. You will have direct access to an industry expert and receive actionable feedback on ideas.

40

LevelUp Series: A skill-building series designed to prepare you for real-world career demands through hands-on workshops and industry-led training.

Pre-Professional Finance Program: A multi-year program

of skill-building, mentoring, and networking experiences to prepare you for competitive finance careers and internships.

Know Thyself: Dive into self-discovery at this annual event and explore how your interests and passions can shape your major(s) and career choices.

Senior Launch Lab: A series of

interactive workshops on topics like goal setting, personal branding, networking, and interviewing that ensures you have the skills, confidence, and support needed to launch your next chapter.

New York City Networking Night: Hear from and connect

with alumni and parents working across diverse industries during a panel discussion and networking event.

Special Advising: Hamilton offers special advising for postgraduate national fellowship competitions, as well as preprofessional programs and careers such as health professions, law, engineering, and teaching.

PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP

FROM DAY ONE

How career support, alumni connections, and experiences help you move forward At Hamilton, career exploration begins as

80

soon as you arrive thanks to the experts in

%

OF STUDENTS ENGAGE WITH THE CAREER CENTER DURING THEIR FIRST YEAR

Internship at Oneida County Historical Society (Utica, N.Y.).

Internship at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital (Syracuse, N.Y.).

250+ EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND MORE OFFERED BY THE CAREER CENTER ANNUALLY

the Horowitch Career Center. Throughout your first year, you will have the opportunity to connect with professional career coaches, peer mentors, alumni, and parents. Those conversations happen everywhere – during orientation, in classes, at club meetings and team events, and more, and through one-onone conversations about what inspires you.

Our Career Center’s staff goal is simple: bring you together with students, alumni, and experts who share your interests and help you discover opportunities that excite you and

175

+

feel like a good fit.

STUDENTS RECEIVE INTERNSHIP FUNDING EACH SUMMER

41

CHECK OUT WHERE

HAMILTON CAN TAKE YOU Where curiosity, purpose, and opportunity lead The most important questions rarely have simple answers, and the challenges facing communities around the world usually don’t fit neatly within a single discipline or perspective. Both require people who can connect ideas, communicate across differences, navigate complexity, and work with others to solve problems and move ideas forward. That’s where a Hamilton education comes in.

The experience here is designed to be about a lot more than what you study. Through classes, research, internships, campus leadership, living with peers, and experiences beyond College Hill, you’ll learn how to think

94% WERE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATING

95% COMPLETED AT LEAST ONE CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Students walk in front of the Chapel.

1IN5 COMPLETED FOUR OR MORE CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCES

deeply, collaborate effectively, and turn curiosity into action. Along the way, you’ll discover not only what interests you, but what matters to you and how you want to contribute.

The result is illustrated by where Hamilton graduates go and the impact they make once they get there.

42

A Hamilton tradition: standing on the Bronze Map after graduating.

WHERE ARE OUR RECENT GRADS? Yale University Deutsche Bank Imperial College London Adobe Boston Children’s Hospital University of Chicago Peace Corps The National Institute on Drug Abuse Dartmouth College Nike Parsons (Paris) University of Pennsylvania

RECENT INTERNSHIPS

Know Thyself.

Library of Congress JPMorgan Chase NFL Juneau Icefield Research Program Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center WKTV-Utica New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance Microsoft Brown Brothers Harriman TikTok AppleTV Museum of Fine Arts Boston Masonic Medical Research Institute Square Product Theatre

What’s on your mind?

Jot it down.

What kinds of work or ideas make you lose track of time?

Burke Library Special Collections.

43

ALUMNI WHOSE WORK YOU MAY KNOW Their concentrations (majors) are noted in parentheses.

STORIES & SCREENS 1. Netflix: Marc Randolph ’81 co-founded the company and served as its first CEO. (Geology) 2. Throne of Glass: Sarah J. Maas ’08 began writing stories at Hamilton long before her fantasy novels became a global phenomenon. (Creative Writing) 3. Broadway Producer: Eric Kuhn ’09 is a three-time Tony Award winner whose productions include Oklahoma!, The Inheritance, and A Strange Loop.

(Government) 4. “ The Horror Queen”: Heidi Wong ’20 built an audience of millions through her horror storytelling and creative content, earning spots on the TIME’s “100 Creators” list and Forbes’ “30 Under 30”. (Creative Writing, Art)

REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS 5. Mastercard: Karl Hinkle, Class of 1927, devised this unique charge system, first known as Master Charge, to compete with Visa.

6. Cleaner Water: While still students, Ellie Sangree ’24 and Jesse Wexler ’24 co-founded Eutrobac, a company developing technology that helps reduce pollution in waterways.

(Environmental Studies; Interdisciplinary Studies) 7. Helping People Fight Disease: William McLaren Bristol, Class of 1882, and John Myers, Class of 1887, purchased the failing

44

Clinton Pharmaceutical Co., located down the hill from Hamilton, the same year Myers graduated. Today it is known as the global biopharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb.

GAME-CHANGERS

1.

Marc Randolph ’81.

2.

Sarah J. Maas ’08.

8. Mittens, the Viral Chess Cat: During an internship, Will Whalen ’23 helped create the wildly popular Chess.com bot that became an internet sensation and defeated millions of players around the globe. (World Politics) 9. How We Understand Behavior: Psychologist and National Medal of Science recipient B.F. Skinner, Class of 1926, became one of the most influential thinkers in modern psychology, shaping how people understand learning, behavior, and motivation.

(English Literature) 10. Advancing Civil Rights: As senior director of civil rights and legal strategies with GLAAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders), Mary Bonauto ’83 helped bring landmark civil rights cases before the nation’s highest courts, expanding legal protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. (Comparative Literature, History) 11. Business & Finance Leadership: David Solomon ’84 serves as chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s leading financial institutions. (Government)

Know Thyself.

What’s on your mind?

Jot it down.

What problems do you want to help solve?

LOOK HOW FAR

YOUR IDEAS CAN GO Heidi Wong ’20.

4.

24,000

+

ALUMNI

4,600

+

ALUMNI WITH CEO, PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OWNER, FOUNDER, DIRECTOR, OR SIMILAR TITLES

Ellie Sangree ’24 and Jesse Wexler ’24.

6.

300

~

ALUMNI AND PARENTS WHO ENGAGE WITH CAREER CENTER PROGRAMMING EACH YEAR

How Hamilton alumni have shaped fields, communities, and the world One thing students discover at Hamilton is that “knowing yourself” is a lifelong process.

New experiences, new challenges, and new relationships continue to shape who you are and what matters to you. The people around you play an important role in that journey by helping you see new possibilities, ask better questions, and imagine paths you hadn’t considered. That’s one reason that the Hamilton alumni network is so powerful. Long after graduation, Hamiltonians continue to open doors, share advice, create opportunities, and help one another navigate what’s next.

Hamilton alumni use what they’ve learned about themselves — their interests, values, strengths, and sense of purpose — to make meaningful contributions in every imaginable field. Some have become household names. Most are making a difference in their communities, professions, and organizations every day.

L earn more about our alumni: hamilton.edu/after/alumni

8. Will Whalen ’23.

45 45

JUST THE

FACTS Hamilton College is located in Clinton, N.Y., eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast, and 90 minutes west of Albany.

2,000 STUDENTS FROM

50

8%

U.S. STATES AND TERRITORIES

INTERNATIONAL CITIZENS

57

15%

COUNTRIES

FIRST GENERATION IN THEIR FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE

1,211 HIGH SCHOOLS

ROUGHLY

96% RETURN FOR SOPHOMORE YEAR

46

29%

90%

U.S. STUDENTS OF COLOR

SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE (among the highest in the U.S.)

Québec Maine

MONTRÉAL

OTTAWA

Ontario Vt.

N.H.

DISTANCES TO CLINTON, N.Y. CITY MILES

TORONTO ROC BUF

BOSTON

Mass.

SYR

ALB

CLINTON

N.Y.

Conn.

NYC

Pa. PHILADELPHIA

N.J.

R.I.

Albany, N.Y.

104

Baltimore, Md.

343

Boston, Mass.

269

Buffalo, N.Y.

195

New York City, N.Y.

250

Montréal, Québec

253

Ottawa, Ontario

230

Philadelphia, Pa.

264

Pittsburgh, Pa.

400

Syracuse, N.Y.

50

Toronto, Ontario

287

Washington, D.C.

383

PITTSBURGH BALTIMORE

Md. DC

Del.

An aerial view of campus looking northeast.

47

HOW TO

APPLY Financial Aid

Come Meet Us!

country can either meet 100% of every accepted student’s

scheduling a visit. Here is a sampling of the visit opportunities

demonstrated financial need or admit the most qualified

we offer:

Only a small number of colleges and universities in the

students regardless of their family’s ability to pay. We do both.

97% of families earning up to $300,000 per year, with typical assets, qualify for financial aid.

Learn more: hamilton.edu/finaid

Get to know us better — and help us get to know you! — by

■ Information Sessions ■ Student-Led Tours ■ Personal Interviews ■ Hamilton Saturdays ■ Open Houses/Special Programs

Can’t make it to campus? Our virtual event options include

Ways to Apply EARLY DECISION ■ For students who know that Hamilton is their first choice ■ Deadlines: Mid-November, Early January

REGULAR DECISION ■ Deadline: Early January

JANUARY ADMISSION ■ Spend a semester exploring yourself and your interests.

■ Immerse yourself in a new culture through our partner

programs in the UK, Italy, Argentina, and beyond, or work, volunteer, and gain real-world experience.

■ Deadline: Early January ■ All applicants are considered for January Admission.

Learn more: hamilton.edu/apply

48

a live student-led “Tour from Your Sofa,” online information sessions, Virtual Tours, and more. hamilton.edu/visit

Hamilton College values and respects intellectual and cultural diversity, because such respect promotes free and open inquiry, independent thought, and mutual understanding.

The College complies with all relevant state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination. The Director of Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the College’s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as its procedures for dealing with harassment on the basis of age, gender or gender identity, race, color, national origin, sexual and affectional orientation/association, military or veteran status, marital status, mental/ physical disability, genetic information, ethnic origin, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. The assistant dean for accessibility resources, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, 13323 (315-859-4021) oversees compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for students.

Hamilton College complies with all federal and state laws including publishing and making available its Annual Security Report. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes and institutional policies addressing campus safety. The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. To obtain a copy of this report, contact the Department of Campus Safety, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, 13323 (315-859-4141) or visit: hamilton.edu/ annualsecurityreport.

Hamilton College is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100, Burlington, MA 01803; (781)-425-7785.

August 2026

Contact Information Hamilton College

Admission and Financial Aid Office Siuda House 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323 hamilton.edu ADMISSION 315-859-4421 800-843-2655 FAX 315-859-4457 hamilton.edu/admission FINANCIAL AID 315-859-4434 800-859-4413 FAX 315-859-4962 hamilton.edu/finaid SOCIAL MEDIA instagram.com/hamiltoncollege instagram.com/hamiltonadmission facebook.com/hamiltoncollege youtube.com/hamiltoncollege tiktok.com/@hamiltoncollege x.com/hamiltoncollege

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Office of Admission Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323

Hamilton College