Parents and Family
Welcome to Hampden-Sydney!
Information and Resources
October
- Fall Break, October 12-13, 2026
- Homecoming Weekend, October 16-18, 2026
- Family Weekend, Friday, October 30- 31, 2026
November
- Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29, 2026
December
- Last day of classes, December 7, 2026
- Last day of exams, December 12, 2026
Read about the exciting things happening at Hampden-Sydney!
Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the Hampden-Sydney Brotherhood? We’d love to hear about them. 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.
Plan Your Stay
Welcome to Hampden-Sydney! 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
Please contact us at (434) 223-6776 or alumni@hsc.edu. We would love to hear from you!
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 Receives duPont Fund Grant for Place-Based Learning
10/9/2026
With a newly awarded $225,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Hampden-Sydney College will establish the Southside Crossroads Project to support original and ongoing research into local history and culture.
H-SC Displays Community Strength
10/7/2026
When a water main break affected Farmville’s drinking water on Sunday, October 4, Hampden-Sydney stepped in to provide clean water to Prince Edward County Public Schools.
Leadership in the Idaho Wilderness
10/5/2026
While hiking in Idaho’s Sawtooth Range as part of an expeditionary leadership course from July 13 to 23, 10 H-SC students displayed incredible leadership when faced with a surprising challenge.
Events
Campus Maps
Explore our 1,300 acre campus.
Take the virtual tour or explore the interactive campus map to get familiar with our beautiful campus before you arrive for a visit.