FAMILY
ORIENTATON
GUIDE
Welcome to our Hampton Family!
WELCOME ALL FAMILY MEMBERS! We’re excited to have you join us for orientation and to partner with you on this important journey in your child’s education. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our school, meet the staff, and discover how we can work together to support your child’s growth and success. Thank you for being here—we’re looking forward to a wonderful year ahead!
family ORieNTATION schedule
day 1
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025
NEW STUDENTS CHECK-IN (by first letter of last name)
| Check In Times |
|---|
| 8:00 a.m. (A-D) |
| 9:00a.m. (E-J) |
| 10:00 a.m.(K-R) |
| 11:00 a.m. (S-Z) |
| Check -In Locations |
|---|
| Twitchell Hall Kennedy Hall James Hall Suites McGrew Towers (Floors 4, 5, & 6 Only!) |
Cool Down & Connect:Â Parents & Families Welcome Social
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alumni House
LUNCH – Dining HallÂ
Meeting With Families Of Student Athletes
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Football Conference Room
Parent Guardian Orientation Sessions
(Please choose 2 out of the 4 sessions.)
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | Student Health Center, Judicial Affairs, Disability Services and Residence Life and Housing | Student Center Atrium |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | Academic Affairs | Student Center Ballroom |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Registrar’s Office, Student Business Services, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships | Ogden Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | “Letting Go” Student Counseling Center, First Lady Myra Williams | Student Center Ballroom |
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
DINNER – Dining HallÂ
ATTENTION FAMILY MEMBERS
Please DO NOT take any original student official documents home.
Students will need their original documents to complete the orientation process!
day 2
Tuesday AUGUST 19, 2025
NEW STUDENTS CHECK-IN (by first letter of last name)
| Check In Times |
|---|
| 8:00 a.m. (A-D) |
| 9:00a.m. (E-J) |
| 10:00 a.m.(K-R) |
| 11:00 a.m. (S-Z) |
| Check In Locations |
|---|
| Virginia Cleveland Hall Virginia Cleveland Suites Kelsey hall Harkness Hall McGrew Towers (Floors 2 & 3 Only) |
Off-Campus Freshman Check in
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student Center Room 212
Cool Down & Connect:Â Parents & Families Welcome Social
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alumni House
LUNCH – Dining HallÂ
Meeting With Parents Parents Of Student Athletes
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Armstrong Stadium
Football Conference Room
Parent / Guardian / Family Orientation Sessions
(Please choose 2 out of the 4 sessions.)
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | Student Health Center, Judicial Affairs, Disability Services and Residence Life and Housing | Student Center Atrium |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | Academic Affairs | Student Center Ballroom |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Registrar’s Office, Student Business Services, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships | Ogden Hall |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | “Letting Go” Student Counseling Center, First Lady Myra Williams | Student Center Ballroom |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DINNER – Dining HallÂ
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FAMILY RECEPTION – CONVOCATION CENTER LOBBY
7:00 p.m
FAMILY AND STUDENT RECONNECT – ARMSTRONG STADIUM
New Student Induction Ceremony
Saturday, August 23, 2025
6:30pm
Ogden Hall
*This event will be live streamed.
Barbara Inman, Ed. D.
Vice President for
Student Success and Enrollment Management
Hampton University
Hampton Virginia 23668: 757-727-5000