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Parents and Family

Welcome to Hampden-Sydney!

Here you will find essential resources and information for Hampden-Sydney parents, families, and friends.

Information and Resources

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Visit Hampden-Sydney

Welcome! Let us help you plan your trip.

Hampden-Sydney College is located in Southside Virginia between Tidewater, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the James River. The historic 1340-acre campus lies five miles south of historic Farmville, the county seat of Prince Edward County and home to Longwood University. It is approximately 60 miles southwest of Richmond, 50 miles due east of Lynchburg, and 60 miles southeast of Charlottesville.

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Alumni and Parent Engagement Staff

(434) 223-6776 | alumni@hsc.edu

Liz Crowder
Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement
lcrowder@hsc.edu | (434) 223-6148

Contact Alumni and Parent Engagement

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Offices and Services

Contact Us!

Here you will find a list of frequently contacted offices and departments.

Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden Sydney, VA 23943
(434) 223-6000

Offices and Services

Latest News

Hoffer to Lead Alumni Engagement

5/5/2026

Hampden-Sydney College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Hoffer ’06 as director of alumni and parent engagement.

It’s Time, Good Men, to Celebrate

5/4/2026

On a spring evening filled with warmth, reflection, and unmistakable pride, our community gathered to mark our 250th anniversary, as well as to celebrate a historic campaign – one that will shape the future of the College for generations to come.

250th Wraps with Class and Tradition

4/29/2026

From April 22–24 Hampden-Sydney College celebrated the culmination of its 250th anniversary and the “It’s Time, Good Men” comprehensive campaign, which raised more than $400 million.

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Campus Maps

 Explore our 1,300 acre campus.

Take the virtual tour to get familiar with our beautiful campus before you arrive for a visit, or if you prefer, download the printable map.