Hampden-Sydney College
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Archived: 2026-04-23 16:55
Hampden-Sydney College
Forming good men and good citizens since 1775
Why H-SC?
250 Years of Class and Tradition
Events Schedule
It's Time, Good Men.
It's Time
Navigate your future toward top jobs & graduate programs
Compass Program
Our 1,300-acre campus is an outdoorsman's dream
The Outdoor Experience
Bowen Charlebois ’26 explores his passion for fieldwork
Bowen Charlebois ’26
Academics
H-SC prepares men for rewarding careers and extraordinary lives.
Majors & Minors
You can choose from 27 majors and 26 minors toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree—that's 50+ majors, minors, and special programs to help you find your passions, gifts, and purpose.
Rhetoric Program
The cornerstone of Hampden-Sydney's academic experience, the Rhetoric Program offers a minor in Rhetoric and assures that every young man who graduates will know how to express himself clearly and confidently.
Student Research
Hands-on research allows Hampden-Sydney men to spend a significant part of their education outside the classroom working side by side with professors on real problems and gaining invaluable experience.
Compass Program
With guided access to internships, study abroad, research, service learning, and hands-on classroom experiences, Compass gives every student the tools to navigate his future toward top jobs and graduate programs.
Academics
Choose Your Own Adventure
Your life's most fulfilling experience starts here. Let us help you find your way.
Current Students
Find essential current student academic and campus life information and tools in one place.
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Accepted Students
We will guide you with information and next steps to prepare you for academic opportunities, residence life, and academic scheduling.
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Faculty & Staff
Essential information and tools for the faculty and staff of Hampden-Sydney College.
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Parents & Family
Find essential resources and information for Hampden-Sydney parents, families, and friends.
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Schedule a Visit
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Student Life
Top 10 in "Students Who Recommend Their Colleges"
At H-SC, you'll get more than a degree. You will join a brotherhood older than America itself. Enjoy small class sizes, dedicated mentors, and a close-knit community on a 1,300-acre rural campus. In the end, you'll gain confidence, character, and the capability to achieve success.
Student Life
Campus Living
Campus Culture
Things to Do
Civic Engagement
Brothers Forever
Rated #2 Alumni Network by The Princeton Review
Lifelong friendships are not just a side effect of the Hampden-Sydney experience—they are the foundation of the College's culture and the cornerstone of its brotherhood. As you enter life after the Hill, you'll belong to one of the top alumni networks in the country, with a built-in network of partners, mentors, and advisors who will champion you throughout your life.
Alumni Home
Tigers In Touch
Support H-SC
Volunteer
Athletics
Forming good men and good sportsmen
At other schools, athletics can be an exclusive pursuit, reserved for the elite. And while we pride ourselves on the 56 Conference Championships and 185 All-Americans we've produced, we're also proud of how many of our students don't just spectate, they participate. Over a third of our student body is part of intercollegiate sports, intramurals, and clubs. Enjoy competition and grow your sportsmanship at H-SC.
Hampden-Sydney Athletics
9:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10
NCAA Division III Athletic Teams
50+
Majors and Minors to Choose From
1.3K
Acres of Beautiful Rural Campus
1
Brotherhood
Latest News
Tigers Win Leadership Challenge Second Year Running
4/22/2026
On March 28, in Rome, Georgia, Hampden-Sydney’s teams attended the southeastern regional competition of the Collegiate Leadership Challenge (CLC) and emerged atop the field, finishing first and second out of eight teams.
H-SC Ducks Unlimited Receives Top Chapter Award
4/14/2026
The Hampden-Sydney chapter of Ducks Unlimited earned the Virginia Ducks Unlimited Top Chapter Award for 2025, along with the Gold Excellence Award—recognizing its outstanding growth and impact
Senator Tim Kaine Gives Heinemann Lecture
4/9/2026
On March 31, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) visited Hampden-Sydney to deliver the Ron L. Heinemann Lecture in the History of the American South.
View All News
Events
April
23
Celebrating 250 Years of Class and Tradition - April 22-25
April
24
Exhibit Opening Reception - H-SC Brotherhood: Trends and Traditions
April
24
Fireworks and Craig Morgan Live in Concert
View All Events
Hampden-Sydney took a chance on me, and I wanted to find a way to give back to the College—getting involved in student government felt like the best way I could make an impact.
Owen Williams
2026
Owen Williams ’26
It was incredible to debate at the Cambridge Union for the first time—and rewarding to win. I debated against Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, and after I mentioned I was from Hampden-Sydney, he noted the school’s great tradition.
Kalefah Sirleaf
2027
Kalefah Sirleaf '27
Hampden-Sydney has prepared me to take on a full load of work and responsibilities across campus, all while having the most fun I’ve ever had. I’ve learned that work and fun aren’t mutually exclusive.
Geffen Lamar
2027
Geffen Lamar ’27
Representing the United States—and Hampden-Sydney—was an unforgettable experience. Being part of the Hampden-Sydney community has shown me that I can stay fully involved on campus while still keeping myself healthy and in shape to compete at a high level.
Ryan Sigsbee
2027
Ryan Sigsbee ’27
I’ve loved every second here. I felt like I belonged from the start, and that meant a lot to me. Hampden-Sydney is home.
Carter Sido ’26
2026
Carter Sido '26
Forming good men and good citizens since 1775
Why H-SC?
250 Years of Class and Tradition
Events Schedule
It's Time, Good Men.
It's Time
Navigate your future toward top jobs & graduate programs
Compass Program
Our 1,300-acre campus is an outdoorsman's dream
The Outdoor Experience
Bowen Charlebois ’26 explores his passion for fieldwork
Bowen Charlebois ’26
Academics
H-SC prepares men for rewarding careers and extraordinary lives.
Majors & Minors
You can choose from 27 majors and 26 minors toward a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree—that's 50+ majors, minors, and special programs to help you find your passions, gifts, and purpose.
Rhetoric Program
The cornerstone of Hampden-Sydney's academic experience, the Rhetoric Program offers a minor in Rhetoric and assures that every young man who graduates will know how to express himself clearly and confidently.
Student Research
Hands-on research allows Hampden-Sydney men to spend a significant part of their education outside the classroom working side by side with professors on real problems and gaining invaluable experience.
Compass Program
With guided access to internships, study abroad, research, service learning, and hands-on classroom experiences, Compass gives every student the tools to navigate his future toward top jobs and graduate programs.
Academics
Choose Your Own Adventure
Your life's most fulfilling experience starts here. Let us help you find your way.
Current Students
Find essential current student academic and campus life information and tools in one place.
Let's Go!
Accepted Students
We will guide you with information and next steps to prepare you for academic opportunities, residence life, and academic scheduling.
Let's Go!
Faculty & Staff
Essential information and tools for the faculty and staff of Hampden-Sydney College.
Let's Go!
Parents & Family
Find essential resources and information for Hampden-Sydney parents, families, and friends.
Let's Go!
Apply to H-SC
Schedule a Visit
Request Information
Student Life
Top 10 in "Students Who Recommend Their Colleges"
At H-SC, you'll get more than a degree. You will join a brotherhood older than America itself. Enjoy small class sizes, dedicated mentors, and a close-knit community on a 1,300-acre rural campus. In the end, you'll gain confidence, character, and the capability to achieve success.
Student Life
Campus Living
Campus Culture
Things to Do
Civic Engagement
Brothers Forever
Rated #2 Alumni Network by The Princeton Review
Lifelong friendships are not just a side effect of the Hampden-Sydney experience—they are the foundation of the College's culture and the cornerstone of its brotherhood. As you enter life after the Hill, you'll belong to one of the top alumni networks in the country, with a built-in network of partners, mentors, and advisors who will champion you throughout your life.
Alumni Home
Tigers In Touch
Support H-SC
Volunteer
Athletics
Forming good men and good sportsmen
At other schools, athletics can be an exclusive pursuit, reserved for the elite. And while we pride ourselves on the 56 Conference Championships and 185 All-Americans we've produced, we're also proud of how many of our students don't just spectate, they participate. Over a third of our student body is part of intercollegiate sports, intramurals, and clubs. Enjoy competition and grow your sportsmanship at H-SC.
Hampden-Sydney Athletics
9:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10
NCAA Division III Athletic Teams
50+
Majors and Minors to Choose From
1.3K
Acres of Beautiful Rural Campus
1
Brotherhood
Latest News
Tigers Win Leadership Challenge Second Year Running
4/22/2026
On March 28, in Rome, Georgia, Hampden-Sydney’s teams attended the southeastern regional competition of the Collegiate Leadership Challenge (CLC) and emerged atop the field, finishing first and second out of eight teams.
H-SC Ducks Unlimited Receives Top Chapter Award
4/14/2026
The Hampden-Sydney chapter of Ducks Unlimited earned the Virginia Ducks Unlimited Top Chapter Award for 2025, along with the Gold Excellence Award—recognizing its outstanding growth and impact
Senator Tim Kaine Gives Heinemann Lecture
4/9/2026
On March 31, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) visited Hampden-Sydney to deliver the Ron L. Heinemann Lecture in the History of the American South.
View All News
Events
April
23
Celebrating 250 Years of Class and Tradition - April 22-25
April
24
Exhibit Opening Reception - H-SC Brotherhood: Trends and Traditions
April
24
Fireworks and Craig Morgan Live in Concert
View All Events
Hampden-Sydney took a chance on me, and I wanted to find a way to give back to the College—getting involved in student government felt like the best way I could make an impact.
Owen Williams
2026
Owen Williams ’26
It was incredible to debate at the Cambridge Union for the first time—and rewarding to win. I debated against Kevin Roberts, the president of the Heritage Foundation, and after I mentioned I was from Hampden-Sydney, he noted the school’s great tradition.
Kalefah Sirleaf
2027
Kalefah Sirleaf '27
Hampden-Sydney has prepared me to take on a full load of work and responsibilities across campus, all while having the most fun I’ve ever had. I’ve learned that work and fun aren’t mutually exclusive.
Geffen Lamar
2027
Geffen Lamar ’27
Representing the United States—and Hampden-Sydney—was an unforgettable experience. Being part of the Hampden-Sydney community has shown me that I can stay fully involved on campus while still keeping myself healthy and in shape to compete at a high level.
Ryan Sigsbee
2027
Ryan Sigsbee ’27
I’ve loved every second here. I felt like I belonged from the start, and that meant a lot to me. Hampden-Sydney is home.
Carter Sido ’26
2026
Carter Sido '26