It’s time to “Rock the Blue & White!”
Hampton University’s 45th Annual High School Day is April 4, 2025. Come visit and see for yourself all of the unique academic opportunities and added value experiences HU offers. This year’s theme is Hampton University: Delivering the #1 College Student Experience in America!
For more information, call the Hampton University Office of Admission at 757.727.5328. Doors Open at 8:00 a.m. in the HU Convocation Center. The Morning Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
#PIRATESHSD25
Important Information for Your Arrival
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: High of 79°F
- Precipitation Chance: 20%-scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon
- Wind: WSW at 10-20 mph
- Conditions: Cloudy in the morning; Humidity: 67%
- UV Index: 3 of 11
- Sunrise: 6:46 AM
- Sunset: 7:31 PM
Attire
- Appropriate Jeans,
- Shirts,
- Casual Shoes,
- Sneakers
- (No do-rags please)
- GPS Address for Navigation: 700 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA
- Accessibility: The University does not provide wheelchairs. Those in need may contact a local pharmacy for rental options.
- Traffic Advisory: Traffic in the Hampton Roads area is extremely heavy. Please allow an additional 30-45 minutes before your scheduled tour time to avoid delays. Late arrivals may result in delayed access to the morning program in Convocation Center. Program will start 9:00AM
- Road Closures & Construction Updates: For information on long-term lane closures and roadway improvements affecting travel in Hampton, VA, please visit: Virginia Department of Transportation - Road Closures
- Residence Hall Showrooms: Click Here to view the Residence Halls that have the following showrooms for High School Day Friday, April 04, 2025
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Schedule Of Events
| TIME | EVENT |
| 8:00 am Doors Open | Hampton University Convocation Center |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Morning Welcome Program Convocation Center |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Guided Campus Tours |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Residence Hall Visitation |
| 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Academic Open Houses (See Map Academic Deans section for details) |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | New Student Information – Next Steps Seminar (Admitted Students Only) Student Center Lounge, 2nd Floor 3 Sessions 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Academic, Administrative, and Student Activities Fair |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | HU Marching FORCE Parade and Performance |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | High School Day Soundstage, Ogden Hall |
| 7:00 pm, Doors Open 6:00pm | NPHC Pirate Fest Step Show, Convocation Center BUY TICKETS |
| Time | Event |
| 8:00 am Doors Open | Hampton University Convocation Center |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Morning Welcome Program Convocation Center |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Guided Campus Tours |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Residence Hall Visitation |
| 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Academic Open Houses (See Map Academic Deans section for details) |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | New Student Information – Next Steps Seminar (Admitted Students Only) Student Center Lounge, 2nd Floor 3 Sessions 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm |
| 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Academic, Administrative, and Student Activities Fair Student Center Ballroom |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | HU Marching FORCE Parade and Performance Armstrong Stadium |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | High School Day Soundstage, Ogden Hall |
| 6:00 pm | NPHC Pirate Fest Step Show, Convocation Center |