Hamilton College of higher learning was chartered in 1812. The third college to be established in New York State, it is today among the oldest in the nation. Its history has been both long and eventful. After surviving dire difficulties in its early years, the College began to flourish in the period prior to the Civil War. Throughout the 19th century, however, it remained steadfast in its adherence to a traditional classical curriculum. Its students (all male), drawn almost entirely from the small towns and rural areas of upstate New York, were expected to enter well-prepared in Greek and Latin.

Perhaps the most revolutionary change of all occurred when Hamilton established a sister institution, Kirkland College, in 1968. The faculty of this new college thought seriously about what liberal arts education should be like for women and developed a curriculum that fostered independence, creativity and self-reliance. As an experimental institution, Kirkland offered programs that supplemented and enhanced the traditional liberal arts curriculum. Students on College Hill enrolled at either Hamilton or Kirkland, but selected courses from both institutions and shared facilities, such as the new Burke Library. The two colleges merged in 1978.

Listed below are some basic requirements and information about our admissions process. Our dedicated team of Admissions Representatives will answer any questions you have about our requirements or procedures.

• Be a high school graduate
• Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate
• Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and is recognized by the student's home state

Evidence of high school graduation or equivalent must be presented to the University. Evidence will include a certified copy of an original high school diploma, a copy of a high school transcript indicating the date of high school graduation, a copy of a DD214 indicating date of high school graduation, a GED certificate or official notification that a GED has been earned, or a college transcript indicating the date of high school graduation.

If applicants who currently reside in the United States but attended school in foreign countries are unable to produce the required documents, evidence may include certification from other official sources.

Our Career Services Department can help you reach your career goals. We offer tools to teach you how to write professional cover letters and on-target resumes. You'll also receive tips and strategies to help sharpen your interview skills so you can make the best impression with potential employers. Plus, all eligible graduates are welcome to take advantage of our continuing career services, where you can receive assistance with finding a job. When you're enrolled at Kaplan University, your success is as important to us as it is to you.

Hamilton College is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.