Come visit and find out for yourself why Hampden-Sydney is one of the best private colleges in America. We look forward to hosting you on our beautiful, historic campus.

Preview Days

Attending a Preview Day provides prospective students and their families the chance to visit campus for the day and to better understand what it’s like to be a student at Hampden-Sydney College. You will hear how we offer the most transformative collegiate experience in the country for young men, you will learn about student and residential life, and you will speak with faculty and staff about activities and academic areas of interest. You will also learn about Hampden-Sydney's innovative experiential learning initiative Compass, our distinctive approach to hands-on learning preparing our men to compete for top jobs and graduate programs. After touring our campus, students and families will gather for lunch with current students, parents and alumni at a Tailgate in the Founder’s Lot.

You will quickly discover why Hampden-Sydney College is attracting national attention and desire to attend is on the rise. Space is limited, so make your reservation early!