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School Slang
  • Dime: "That's Dime!"—meaning cute, extra good, or great
  • Hamptonian: Anyone who has attended Hampton University
  • Jawn: Philadelphian lingo term for "girl"
  • Joint: Can be an adjective, a noun—referring to a place or a girl—or an inanimate object
  • Juking: Dancing
  • lls: Acronym used like "LOL," when finding something funny
  • What’s poppin?: Equivalent to "What’s up?" or "What’s going on?"
  • Yes: Trying to give a compliment when someone is standing out and doing something good
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Hampton is a very strict school—there is a dress code.
  • Having a vehicle is a necessity.
  • Students won't get that much financial aid.
  • The school cares a little too much about its endowment.
  • There are way more girls here than guys.
  • We are not that close to Virginia Beach.
Tips to Succeed
  • For Pete’s sake, bring a car!
  • Make connections; network throughout the faculty and administration.
  • Study groups are very helpful—take advantage of them.
  • The only person that can make you happy is yourself.
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breyanna2012

Business '12

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Close to Other Cities

Virgina is hours away from so many cities. This allows a student to see other major cities and explore more options and to expand your horizon.

Aug 15, 2011

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yanique

Health and Physical Fitness Education '11

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Sports

the track and field team is the best they win everything so to the womens and mens basketball team.

Aug 11, 2011

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1991tommy

Broadcast Journalism '14

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Hampton Life: My Home by the Sea

When it comes to my school, Hampton University is very unique when it comes to helping graduates find jobs. If you're a graduating student with a 3.0 grade point average or higher the university will assist you in helping find a job. The campus is also very beautiful as far as looks are concerned. It is right on the Chesapeake Bay with a gorgeous view. You meet new people everyday, some can be friendly some may not like you but overall the social life is friendly.

Jun 20, 2011

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User rating for Hampton University - Inside Scoop is 4.6 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.

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Traditions
  • Alpha and Que Cab: The men of Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi throw cabarets every year.
  • The Black Extravagenza: During the month of February, Black History Month, students take the time to display their talents.
  • The Black Family Conference: Hampton reaches out to the black community each year through this conference.
  • Block Party: At the beginning of the school year, Hampton throws a party outside of the Student Center for new and old students to get acquainted with each other.
  • Founder's Day: Celebrates the day the school was founded, as well as its founder.
  • Homecoming: It is usually during one week in October. This week is filled with many events such as fashion shows, step shows, and a home game of football. Alumni and current students unite and are able to network and enjoy festivities.
  • Induction Ceremony: A ceremony is held to induct the freshman class into officially becoming "Hamptonians." Students wear all white and are given candles at the time of the ceremony.
  • Miss HU Pageant: At the Miss HU Pageant, the males have the joy of seeing the HU ladies dress to impress in evening gowns, swimwear, and business attire. Female students compete annually to represent Hampton University and to go on to compete in other pageants such as Miss Virginia and Miss America.
  • Mr. Pirate Pageant: It is much like the Miss HU Pageant, but for the males around the campus. They model swimsuits, casual wear, and talent. They do not compete in anything else but Mr. Pirate, and the winner is to represent himself as a male role model across campus.
Urban Legends
  • A girl committed suicide in Virginia–Cleveland Hall, and the room can no longer be occupied.
  • If you walk across Ogden circle in your undergraduate tenure, you will not graduate on time, or at all.
  • The seasoning in the food is rumored to repress hormones.
Did You Know?
  • In 2009, HU crowned its first non-black Homecoming Queen, which created a lot of controversy among students.
  • It is rumored that a long time ago when applying to Hampton, students would have to send a picture of themselves with their application.
  • Hampton University was called Hampton Institute before the school added their Master's Degree program and became a university in 1984.

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