Opportunity Program

The Hamilton College Opportunity Program is comprised of two components of equal academic support: The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) for New York State residents whose family incomes meet the financial guidelines, and the Hamilton College Scholars Program for students who are outside the HEOP eligibility requirements.

All students selected and offered admission to Hamilton College through the Opportunity Program have demonstrated academic competitiveness, leadership, initiative, and the potential for success in Hamilton’s rigorous academic environment with support. Students who enroll at Hamilton through the Opportunity Program will benefit from academic and personal support, mentorship, and advocacy for the duration of their time at the College.

Important Things to Note:

• Participation and successful completion of the five-week summer component is mandatory in order to fully matriculate at Hamilton in the fall.

• The program runs from Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Saturday, August 2, 2025.

• All costs, including housing, food, and travel, are covered by the Opportunity Program Office.

Benefits of the Opportunity Program Include:

The summer program is academically rigorous, with intensive coursework designed and taught by Hamilton faculty. Upon successful completion of the summer program, you will have completed your Physical Education and Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning requirements as well as earned one credit toward your graduation requirements.

• Each student will be assigned a student staff mentor, as well as an Opportunity Program advisor for the duration of the summer program.
• Students will have the opportunity to take courses and attend workshops that cover a wide breadth of the academic curriculum at Hamilton.
• Students will gain experience utilizing the Academic Resource Centers on campus.
• Students will live with their peers, in a summer residence hall, with student staff members.
• Weekend trips and social programming are part of the experience and help foster a strong sense of community and belonging.

We are excited to welcome you into our community and look forward to working with you throughout your journey at Hamilton. More information will be shared from the Opportunity Program office in the coming months.

For more information about our office and the summer program, please visit the Opportunity Program website, or contact Aaron Ray, Opportunity Program Director, at 315-859-4398 or array@hamilton.edu.