Parents and Family
Welcome to Hampden-Sydney!
Information and 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 and 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
H-SC Marks Start of 251st Academic Year
8/26/2025
On the front lawn of Venable, Hampden-Sydney College students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate the start of a historic academic year.
H-SC Named to Best 391 Colleges List
8/13/2025
Hampden-Sydney College has been named to The Princeton Review’s list of Best 391 Colleges for 2026 and made the top 10 in 13 categories.
7/29/2025
Hampden-Sydney College is making strides to do its part in conserving the special piece of the planet that Tigers call home.
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.