June 19, 20, 21, 24, & 25

Before the Hill program is during the weekend, June 21-23

8 - 8:45 am - All New Students Sign-In 
Brown Student Center , Tiger Inn
Breakfast will be served in the Tiger Inn for students and their families.

8:45 am - Welcome 
Brown Student Center, Tiger Inn 
Dean Chrystal Russell, Dean of Admission

9 am - Academic Program, Student Academic Support Team, Summer Research, Career Center, Global Education and Study Abroad, Culture and Inclusion, and Civic Engagement
Snyder Hall, Kirk Athletic Center
Dr. Timothy Diette, Dean of the Faculty   
Ms. Lisa Burns, Director of Academic Success  
Dr. Michael Wolyniak, McGavacks Associate Professor of Biology
Mr. Patrick Jourdain ‘88, Interim Director of the Ferguson Career Center
Dr. Daniella Widdows, Director of Global Education and Study Abroad
Dean Desiree Washington, Dean of Culture and Inclusion
Ms. Sandy Cooke, Director of Student Affairs Operations, Orientation, and Civic Engagement

9:45 – 10 am - BREAK  

10 am - Meet the Office of Student Affairs
Dr. Richard Pantele '13, Dean of Students
Dean Dwayne Bowyer '92, Associate Dean of Students for Student Conduct & Character, and Director of Greek Life
Dean Jesse Schrader, Associate Dean of Students for Campus & Residential Life
Dean Renae Mancastroppa, Associate Dean of Students for Student Development and Well-being 
Chief Mark Fowler, Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police
Dr. Clarence Merckerson, Director of Counseling Services
Nurse Kim Ball, Director of the Student Health Center
Mr. Scott Schmolesky, Director of High Adventure
Reverend M. Keith Leach '81, Pastor of College Church
Ms. Sandy Cooke, Director of Student Affairs Operations, Orientation, and Civic Engagement

11 am - Students make their way to the Brown Student Center

11 -11:55 am - PARENT Session 
Snyder Hall, Kirk Athletic Center
Dr. Richard Pantele '13, Dean of Students

11:10 - 11:55 am - STUDENT Session 
Brown Student Center, Room 208
An open and honest peer-to-peer conversation led by current students. New Students will have the chance to ask questions. 

Noon - 1 pm - Lunch 
The Dining Hall, Pannill Commons
New students and their families are welcome to enjoy a meal together.

1 -1:45 pm - Campus Tour (optional)
Leaving at 1 pm, Orientation Leaders will take students and their families on a short tour of campus including the Campus Store and the Freshmen Residence Halls.

2 - 5 pm - Student-only advising sessions and one-stop-shop for becoming a student at H-SC

Student-only Advising Sessions
(Students will be assigned a time slot for a 20-minute appointment with their advisor)
Bortz Library, 2 nd Floor (Main Floor)
Ms. Lisa Burns, Director for Academic Success
Learn how to log into Tiger Web, make changes to your schedule, and learn about your textbooks.

One-stop-shop at Bortz Library

  • H-SC Student I.D. Card
    Bortz Library, 2 nd Floor (Main Floor)
    Get your picture taken for your new H-SC Student I.D. card.
  • H-SC Student Vehicle Decals
    Bortz Library, 2 nd Floor (Main Floor)
    Pick up your vehicle decal or bring your vehicle information and license plate number to register.
  • Ferguson Career Center
    Bortz Library, 2 nd Floor (Main Floor)
    Visit with the Ferguson Career Center staff after your advising session. There you will sign into Handshake with your Hampden-Sydney user ID and password. We encourage you to complete your profile in order to get the best job recommendations, messages, and events that matter to you.
  • Fuqua Computing Center
    Bortz Library, 1 st Floor (Ground Floor)
    Visit the Computing Center and learn how to put your hsc.edu email account on your phone and get answers to all your IT questions.
  • Information Tables
    Bortz Library, 2nd Floor
    When you finish with your advising appointment and one-stop-shop items, please visit with the faculty and staff involved with Public History, Global Education and Study Abroad, Compass, and High Adventure and Outdoor Education.

2 - 5 pm - Parent Information Tables
Bortz Library, 2nd Floor
Please join us on the 2nd floor of the Bortz Library while your son is meeting with his advisor and visiting the one-stop-shop. You will have the opportunity to visit with the faculty and staff involved with Public History, Global Education and Study Abroad, Compass, and High Adventure and Outdoor Education.

2 - 5 pm - Optional Open Houses

  • Atkinson Museum 
  • Brown Student Center
  • Campus Store, Graham Hall
  • Financial Aid, Graham Hall; appointment strongly recommended—call Sharon Grove at (434) 223-6119
  • Fleet Gymnasium and TigerRec Fitness Center, Kirby Fieldhouse 
  • Freshmen Residence Halls
  • Hike the Wilson Trail, the trailhead is located behind Hampden Units
  • Wilson Center for Leadership