Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) is one of the oldest colleges in the United States and is known for its deep commitment to providing a contemporary liberal arts education. Located on a 1,300-acre campus in Virginia’s picturesque Southside, H-SC has been shaping young men into leaders with moral strength and intellectual capacity since before the American Revolution. The College prides itself on its supportive and demanding faculty, its exceptional educational experience, and a robust campus life that fosters a strong sense of brotherhood among its students.

Mission Statement:

Hampden-Sydney College strives to instill in its students a commitment to sound scholarship through studies in the natural sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences; to cultivate qualities of character and moral discernment; to develop clear thinking and expression; to promote an understanding of the world and our place in it; to impart a comprehension of social institutions as a basis for intelligent citizenship and responsible leadership in a democracy; to prepare those with special interests and capacities for graduate and professional study; and to equip graduates for a rewarding and productive life.