a mother and son posing for a selfie at commencement

Parents and Family

Welcome to Hampden-Sydney!

Here you will find essential resources and information for Hampden-Sydney parents, families, and friends.

Information and Resources

an aerial photo of Hampden-Sydney campus on a clear day

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.

parent engagement staff standing at a table during family weekend

Alumni and Parent Engagement Staff

(434) 223-6776 | alumni@hsc.edu

Liz Crowder
Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement
lcrowder@hsc.edu | (434) 223-6148

Contact Alumni and Parent Engagement

Brown Student Center building

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

Offices and Services

Latest News

A Fond Farewell to Four Faculty Members

5/15/2026

As a new chapter begins on the Hill, Hampden-Sydney College bids a fond farewell to Professors Herb Sipe, Renee Severin, Claire Deal, and Dirk Johnson whose collective wisdom and dedication have shaped the College for decades.

The Messinger Brothers’ Shared Journey

5/12/2026

As the three Messinger brothers move through their time at Hampden-Sydney, they continue to take the meaning of brotherhood to another level.

Class of 2026 Leaves Their Mark

5/11/2026

On Saturday, May 9, the class of 2026 graduated 208 Tigers into the storied alumni network of Hampden-Sydney College.

View All News

an aerial photo of Hampden-Sydney College

Campus Maps

 Explore our 1,300 acre campus.

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.