The College

• Founded: 1775 (10th oldest college in the United States)
• Control: Private (affiliated with the Presbyterian Church)
• Description: Four-year, independent liberal arts college for men
• Calendar Plan: Semester
• Standards: Selective
• Accredited by: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Location And Campus

• 1340-acre wooded campus 60 miles southwest of Richmond, Virginia.
• Thirty-two major buildings in the Federal style.
• Much of the campus has been designated a National Historic Preservation Zone.

Enrollment

• Total: 1120 Freshmen: 315
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
• Residency: 96%

Student Life

• Active Student Government
• Student-run Honor System
• Three publications: newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine
• FM Radio Station
• Debating, drama, and musical groups
• Service and religious clubs
• County volunteer fire department
• Ten national honorary fraternities
• Twelve national social fraternities
• Thirty other student organizations

Athletics

• NCAA Division III
• Intercollegiate teams in football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, soccer, cross country, tennis, and golf
• Club teams in rugby, fencing, bicycling, lacrosse, outsiders, soccer, and swimming
• Full program of intramural sports in which 80% of the students participate

Academic Majors

• Applied Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Classical Studies
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Economics and Commerce
• English
• Fine Arts
• Fine Arts with a concentration in Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts
• French
• German
• Government and Foreign Affairs (formerly Political Science)
• Greek
• Greek and Latin
• History
• Humanities
• Interscience
  • Biology-Chemistry
  • Biology-Physics
  • Mathematics-Physics
  • Mathematics-Natural Science
• Latin
• Mathematics
• Mathematical Economics
• Philosophy
• Physics and Astronomy
• Psychology
• Religion
• Religion and Philosophy
• Spanish

Other Academic Programs

• Honors Program
• Study-Abroad Programs
• Public Service Concentration
• Joint BS/MD program with Eastern Virginia Medical School and The George Washington University
  
  
• Information on the following programs is available in the Academic Catalogue (Follow the links within this page).
  • Pre-Law and Pre-Medical Programs
  • Business Preparation and Internships
  • Washington Semester in Government
  • Dual degree program in Engineering with University of Virginia

Facilities

• New Library: 224,200 volumes and 823 periodicals
• International Communications Center with shortwave and foreign video capability
• Numerous Intel-based Windows and Unix servers
• Over 200 PCs running Windows XP and Vista in various campus labs
• Many wireless hot spots including the New Library, Computing Center, Coffee Shop, Dining Hall and Tiger Inn
• Dedicated student LAN with an 8.5 GB/s backbone providing campus network and internet access from every dorm room
• Primary internet connectivity provided by a 50Mb ethernet connection
• One of the South's finest academic science centers
• Athletic complex with fitness center and pool
• Extensive playing fields and jogging trails

Admissions Plans

• Early and Regular Decision Plans
• Application deadlines:
  • November 15 (Early Decision)
  • December 15 (Early Action)
  • March 1 (Regular Plan)
• Decision announcements:
  • Within 14 business days of the completion of your application

• Candidates whose first choice of colleges is Hampden-Sydney should apply under the Early Decision Plan. Application forms must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by November 15. Admissions decisions are mailed 14 business days from the completion of your application. If a student is accepted under the Early Decision Plan, he is expected to confirm his enrollment in the College by January 15 and not submit applications to any other colleges.
• Hampden-Sydney does not deny admission to Early Decision candidates. Those who are not offered admission under the Early Decision Plan are automatically deferred for unbiased consideration under the College's Regular Decision Plan.

• Candidates who submit their application to the Office of Admissions by December 15 will be notified of the Committee's decision 14 business days from the completion of their application.
• Accepted applicants are expected to confirm their place in the incoming class by
  May 1.

• Candidates choosing the Regular Admission Plan should submit their application to the College as early as possible in their senior year.
• Hampden-Sydney's application deadline is March 1. Students are notified of the Committee's admission decisions 14 business days from the completion of their application..
• Accepted applicants are expected to confirm their place in the incoming class by
  May 1.

• Hampden-Sydney recognizes that some students with records of superior academic achievement and promise may require fewer than the usual four years of secondary school to prepare for college. Under the Early Admission Plan, qualified candidates whose credentials are received by July 1 of their junior year will receive an acceptance or deferment no later than July 31. See the College's official catalogue or contact the Admissions Office for further details.

Campus Interviews

• Candidates considering Hampden-Sydney College are strongly encouraged and, in some cases, may be required to visit the campus for a personal interview. Students conduct tours of the campus. Conferences with professors and/or coaches can be arranged. Requests for appointments should be directed to the Admissions Office at (434) 223-6120.
• The Office is open year-round from 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday; during the school year (from September through April) it is also open, by appointment, on Saturday mornings from 9:00AM until noon. A map, with complete instructions for visitors, will be sent if sufficient notice is given.

Costs And Financial Aid For 2008-2009 Academic Year

• Tuition and Fees: $29,616
• Room and Board: $9,228
• College Scholarship Service PROFILE and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are required
  • Submission Deadline:
    • November 15 (Early Decision)
    • December 15 (Early Action)
    • March 1 (Regular Plan)

Directions To The Campus

• Hampden-Sydney is six miles south of Farmville, Virginia, on U.S. 15. Turn west at State Route 133, bear right onto Route 692, and drive for one mile. The Admissions Office is in Graham Hall, at the center of campus.

For Further Information

• Hampden-Sydney College
  Office of Admissions
  Hampden-Sydney, Virginia 23943
  Telephone (434) 223-6120, (800) 755-0733
  FAX (434) 223-6346
  E-mail: admissions@hsc.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

• Hampden-Sydney College, while exempted from Subpart C of the Title IX regulation with respect to its admission and recruitment activities, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, or veteran status in the operation of its educational programs and with respect to employment. For information on this non-discrimination policy, contact the Office of Human Resources, Box 127, Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943, (434)223-6220.