What to Do

Hampden-Sydney College student surrounded by red light DJing at a party

Though each Hampden-Sydney man is a student first, you'll enjoy a robust life outside the classroom. With special interest clubs, honor societies, social fraternities, and the outdoors at your doorstep, Hampden-Sydney has a special interest to suit any man.

At Hampden-Sydney

Opportunities abound for the well-rounded guy including student-run clubs and organizations. Leaders can sharpen their skills in student government or formal leadership programs. With easily accessible amenities like the TigeRec Fitness Center, Leggett swimming pool, frisbee golf course, and the Wilson Hiking Trail, you can choose how to spend your personal time. Whether intercollegiate athletics, intramural sports, or outdoor activities are your preference, you'll have easy access to them all. Social and professional fraternities offer weekend socializing and welcome visitors and friends to concerts, formal dances, and athletic events throughout the year.

The Brown Student Center, a beautiful new facility that became the central hub of student life in 2017, is a great place to socialize, shoot pool, and watch TV. Don't forget to check out the menu in the Tiger Inn café or relax by the fire-pits overlooking Chalgrove Pond.

Road  Trip!

There are several women's colleges within a two-hour radius of Hampden-Sydney, as well as many other colleges and universities. Virginia is home to some of the best state parks in the country and some of the most scenic landscapes, from a weekend trip to the Atlantic Coast to a day hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you are interested in history, performing arts, or music, there are lots of opportunities on and off campus to enjoy a little culture. About seventy miles from both Richmond and Charlottesville,  Farmville and Prince Edward County are rich with history, culture, and recreational venues. Just check out the Area Attractions.

Other Activities

Your opportunities don't end here, but here are some things to get you started

Contact
Office of Student Affairs
  • Brown Student Center, P.O. Box 5, Hampden-Sydney College
  • (434) 223-6128