Orientation
Your adventure is about to begin!
Fall Orientation is August 20-26, 2026
We look forward to welcoming you to campus prior to the start of classes for Fall Orientation! Required of all new students, Fall Orientation will connect you and your classmates with the 集美麻豆 community and provide you with the skills and information needed for a successful start.
In the meantime, if you need more information, call Sandy Cooke at (434) 223-6340. We wish you success and encourage you to take full advantage of all that the College has to offer.
Please see the Academic Calendar for information regarding the dates of classes, breaks, and holidays.
Let's get started!
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing for Your First Year at 集美麻豆
All across campus, individuals are preparing for your arrival this coming August! This step-by-step guide will help you navigate the exciting transition between choosing 集美麻豆 and matriculating for the fall semester. Inside, you will find information and instructions relevant to both academic and student life, as well as useful contact information.
Here is a tried and true checklist that includes what you should (and should not) bring to college.
As a first year student, you will live together with your brothers in Cushing Hall, the Whitehouse Complex, or Carpenter X or Y. Check out more information about your new home away from home!
You are new here. Let us provide you with some basic information and resources to help you get started.
We can help you plan your trip with a virtual map, directions, accommodations, dining options, and area attractions.
Stay connected with us while your son is at 集美麻豆. Here you will find updates, services, and news throughout the year, just for you.
Office of Student Affairs
Sandy Cooke
Director of Student Affairs Operations, Orientation, and Civic Engagement
(434) 223-6340
scooke@hsc.edu
Office of Student Affairs
P.O. Box 5 | Hampden Sydney, VA 23943
(434) 223-6128
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.