Parents and Family
Welcome to Hampden-Sydney!
Information and Resources
October
- Fall Break, October 12-13, 2026
- Homecoming Weekend, October 16-18, 2026
- Family Weekend, Friday, October 30- 31, 2026
November
- Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29, 2026
December
- Last day of classes, December 7, 2026
- Last day of exams, December 12, 2026
Read about the exciting things happening at Hampden-Sydney!
Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the Hampden-Sydney Brotherhood? We’d love to hear about them. As a parent of a student or alumnus, you can take your passion for H-SC and apply it to the future by introducing the College to a bright potential new Tiger.
Plan Your Stay
Welcome to Hampden-Sydney! 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.
Alumni and Parent Engagement Staff
Please contact us at (434) 223-6776 or alumni@hsc.edu. We would love to hear from you!
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
Latest News
General Mark Milley Lectures on Campus
10/28/2026
On October 14, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley visited Hampden-Sydney College to deliver a lecture on leadership in Crawley Forum, sponsored by Hampden-Sydney Trustee Ivan Schlager.
H-SC Establishes Investment Banking Program
10/21/2026
To address the interest and demands of investment banking, Hampden-Sydney has established Tigers on Wall Street, a program designed to give students technical knowledge of the industry that complements their liberal arts foundation.
Philosophy Professor Publishes First Book
10/16/2026
Elliot Assistant Professor of Philosophy Michael Dale recently published his first book, "Philosophy and the Evolution of Virtue and Vice."
Events
Campus Maps
Explore our 1,300 acre campus.
Take the virtual tour or explore the interactive campus map to get familiar with our beautiful campus before you arrive for a visit.