Students laughing and talking as they lounge on a terrace at Hampden-Sydney College.

Student Life

When you enter the gates of Hampden-Sydney, you're joining a brotherhood older than America itself.

Hampden-Sydney men live in a small, close-knit, trusting community on a 1,300-acre rural campus surrounded by men and women who are their guiding champions toward successful lives. We provide the atmosphere and the approach that transforms talented boys into men of confidence, character, and capability.
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Campus Living

At H-SC, you'll get more than a degree.

With the majority of our students living on campus, you'll develop close-knit relationships and a lifelong brotherhood of support. Enjoy small class sizes, dedicated mentors, and 1,300 acres of campus to explore. A home away from home, H-SC not only provides a secure and supportive living environment, but also provides ample open space for you to relax and enjoy life.

Campus Living

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Campus Resources

It takes a village, and at H-SC, there are many people here to meet your needs.

We provide you with a secure and supportive living and learning environment. From an on-site wellness, counseling, and health center to TigeRec fitness and recreation facilities and a beautiful student center, we've got you covered.

Campus Resources

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Civic Engagement

Good men make a difference in the world, and helping you become "a man who serves" is part of our mission.

The Civic Engagement program provides you with opportunities for volunteer service outside the College gates. For some, it provides practical experiences that will help make career choices. For others, it helps balance studies with outside pursuits, like working with kids. The habits, knowledge, and commitments you develop here will help you build a life after college that is fulfilling and meaningful, one that truly exemplifies what it means to be a good man and a good citizen.

Civic Engagement

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What to do at Hampden-Sydney

the sky's the limit

Though each Hampden-Sydney man is a student first, you'll enjoy a robust life outside the classroom. With special interest clubs, honor societies, social fraternities, and the outdoors at your doorstep, Hampden-Sydney has a special interest to suit anyone.

Campus Culture

Steeped in tradition and guided by the honor code, Hampden-Sydney is a small, trusting community where you will be surrounded by men and women who are your guiding champions through the transformative experience of life on The Hill.

Brotherhood

Hampden-Sydney men are part of an exclusive brotherhood bonded through the transformational experience gained while attending Hampden-Sydney College.

Leadership

At Hampden-Sydney, every student has the opportunity to develop his abilities to lead.

Honor & Conduct

The Hampden-Sydney College student abides by the Honor Code and a Code of Conduct that says he "will behave as a gentleman at all times and in all places and will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do."

Spiritual Life

Hampden-Sydney College welcomes students of all faiths and holds services at the College Presbyterian Church in Hampden-Sydney.

Campus Culture

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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.

Contact Student Affairs

Brown Student Center
P.O. Box 5
Hampden Sydney, VA 23943
(434) 223-6128