Parents and Family
Welcome to Hampden-Sydney!
Information & Resources
August
- New student orientation, August 21
- All students report, August 24
- Classes begin, August 25
October
- Family Weekend, October 3-4
- Fall Break, October 13-14
- Homecoming, October 24-26
Read about the exciting things happening at Hampden-Sydney!
ROAR Program - Reach Out And Recruit
Do you know another young man who'd be a perfect fit for Hampden-Sydney? 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.
Visit Hampden-Sydney
Welcome! 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 & Parent Engagement Staff
(434) 223-6776 | alumni@hsc.edu
Liz Crowder
Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement
lcrowder@hsc.edu | (434) 223-6148
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
Unlocking the History of Hampden-Sydney
7/18/2025
During the recent excavation of the foundation of Hampden-Sydney’s first classroom building constructed in 1776, students unearthed the building's original front lock, opening the door to a world of discovery.
H-SC Shows Strong Financial Marks
7/14/2025
Hampden-Sydney College has earned excellent financial marks in Forbes 2025 College Financial Grades analysis.
H-SC Named to Best Value Colleges List
7/9/2025
Hampden-Sydney College has been named to The Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Value Colleges list, earning the No. 2 rank for Best Alumni Network.
Events
Campus Maps
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.