Digital Enrollment Guide: Next Steps for your Journey to Excellence!
Welcome Future Hamptonians
Welcome aboard, future Pirate! Get ready to set sail on the extraordinary journey that is Hampton University! Our orientation programs are meticulously crafted to forge powerful connections between you and our esteemed institution, offering inclusive experiences that not only inform but profoundly enrich your transition into the Hampton family. You’ve committed to joining our ranks, and as such, you’ll be extended a personal invitation to our Welcome Pirates orientation programming, where every moment is tailored to empower and inspire you as you embark on this thrilling chapter of your academic voyage.
Countdown To Your Arrival - August 18 or 19 2026
Your Check-In Date is determined by your residence hall assignment.
Greetings Newest Hamptonians,
It is an honor to officially welcome you to Hampton University, your new ‘Home by the Sea.’ You are about to begin one of the most exciting times in your life! You made the right choice to attend Hampton University and I look forward to your arrival in August. This site was created to serve as the repository for information related to the enrollment process at Hampton University for new students. Completing six simple steps will assist with a seamless transition to the HAMPTON EXPERIENCE.
Your Checklist for SMOOTH SAILING
- Submit the $600 Advance Payment
- Complete Your Housing Assignment Request
- Obtain Medical Clearance
- Complete Fall Course Registration
- Solidify Your Financial Obligations
- Secure your Hampton University ID card
Once you have completed the above steps by the due dates, you will be able to move into your residence hall. Stay connected with us by visiting this site frequently. The information here will have the most current information so you are informed. Please rely only on “official” University correspondence for your information. Unofficial social media chats and pages serve a purpose allowing parents and students to establish and build relationships based on a common bond. However, this should never be a source for official university business information. Please feel free to email vpstudentsuccess@hamptonu.edu
for official university business information. The Office of Freshman Studies has planned an exciting orientation program in hopes of a smooth transition to college life at Hampton University. Welcome to THE HAMPTON EXPERIENCE!
Barbara Inman, Ed. D.
Vice President for Student Success and Enrollment Management.
SUBMIT YOUR $600 ADVANCE PAYMENT TODAY!
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Session Starts June 12, 2026
Submit the $600.00 advance payment to confirm your space in the 2026 Freshman and Transfer class by March 1 and receive the Pirate Priority Services below.
- Housing Selection Priority
- Participation in online registration (with our current population in April) for your fall classes.
- Priority notification of you financial aid award, if eligible.
Submit the Advance Payment via the link below and follow all instructions:
Current Students – HU Gateways (Scroll Down to Student Life, then click Student Account Payment).
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Congratulations once again on your admission! We are excited to welcome you to the incoming class and look forward to the journey ahead.
We want to share a few important updates as you prepare for enrollment. To date, most federal financial aid notifications have been sent to admitted students. If you have not yet received an offer, you can expect to receive your financial aid package in the coming weeks via your personal email. We appreciate your patience as this process is completed.
We are especially excited about this year’s class, which is one of the most competitive in recent years. Due to the strength and size of the applicant pool, all merit-based scholarship offers for the upcoming academic year have been finalized. We encourage you to visit the Hampton University Financial Aid website to review other outside scholarship opportunities that may be available. Please select the Scholarship Search tab for more information.
In light of the information shared above, we understand that you may need additional time beyond May 1 to finalize your college decision. If you require additional time, please submit your request in writing to applicationstatus@hamptonu.edu. Requests will be accommodated based on space availability in the incoming class.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to campus this August.
Warm Regards,
Angela Nixon Boyd
P.S. Please continue to review the Countdown to Your Arrival page on our Digital Enrollment Guide site for the next steps in your journey.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Greetings ,
The countdown continues to your arrival, and we are very excited to welcome you to campus in August!
The Office of Admission is continuing its preparation for your arrival and during the next few weeks, we will complete the evaluation of credits that you may have earned prior to your enrollment at Hampton University. Students who have completed any college level courses and/or Early College programs should be sure to submit final college transcripts to: applicationstatus@hamptonu.edu by July 5, 2025.
Please note that the Office of Admission will complete an evaluation of your credits and send this information to you by July 31, 2026.
If you have sent, or will send transcripts to our office, please send the note below by July 3, 2026. The note is necessary to ensure that you are included in the credit evaluation process prior to your arrival on campus. As a reminder, AP credits are evaluated by the Office of the Registrar and IB credits are evaluated by the Office of Access and Learning. Send all AP score reports to registrar@hamptonu.edu and IB score reports to testingservices@hamptonu.edu
I (full legal name and HU ID#) have sent, or will send my college transcripts for an evaluation of credits to ensure that my courses are added to my official Hampton University transcript.
Thank you for your attention to this information and we can’t wait for you to be a part of the Hampton family!
Kind regards,
Don't Forget to Submit Your HU Student ID
Greetings Hampton Family,
We’re getting close — less than 50 days until you officially arrive on campus!
By now, you should’ve received an email to your Hampton University account about how to submit your photo for your official HU Student ID (HUID). This is a critical step in your check-in process, and we need you to complete it by January 1, 2026. Your ID card gets you access to campus buildings, dining, and a smooth check-in during New Student Orientation. Skipping this step or missing the deadline could lead to long delays when you arrive.
We’re working hard to make your move-in experience fast and stress-free — and this is one simple way you can help make that happen. If you have any questions or need help, just email us at HUPDPhoto@hamptonu.edu.
Let’s make sure you’re Move-In Ready. See you in August!
Sincerely,
Hampton University Police Department
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Fall 2025 Residence Move-In Schedule
Monday, August 18, 2025
Twitchell Hall, Kennedy Hall, James Hall Suites, McGrew Towers Floors 4, 5, 6
New Students check in (by first letter of last name)
8am (A-D)
9am (E-J)
10am (K-R)
11am (S-Z)
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Virginia Cleveland Hall, Virginia Cleveland Suites, Kelsey Hall, Harkness Hall, McGrew Towers Floors 2, 3
New Students check in (by first letter of last name)
8am (A-D)
9am (E-J)
10am (K-R)
11am (S-Z)
Traffic Information
In order to ensure a positive move-in experience, we respectfully ask you to adhere to the information below
- Arrive at Hampton University at your scheduled check-in time and drive to Lot #11.
- Upon your arrival to Lot #11, you will be greeted by HU Security and student leaders. Students who are medically and financially cleared will receive directions to your residence hall, and move into your assigned room.
DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR ASSIGNED DORMS! YOU MUST CHECK IN AT LOT #11!
- Arrive at Hampton University at your scheduled check-in time (see schedule below) and drive to Lot #10.
- Upon your arrival to Lot #10, you will be greeted by HU Security and student leaders. Students who are medically and financially cleared will receive directions to your residence hall, and move into your assigned room.
- If you are not financially or medically cleared, you will park your vehicle in Lot #11 and be transported to HU’s satellite registration site to complete the matriculation process.
Barbara Inman, Ed. D.
Vice President for
Student Success and Enrollment Management