Thank you all for the feedback. The question may seem like an overreaction, but my DS has three younger, triplet brothers, all age 11. They keep us very busy. I also have Lupus, and am immunocompromised, so I have to be more cautious than others. I think it was more a question of the present situation. We are all currently quarantined, and I’m working from home. I think we just wanted to be prepared for the possibility that schools could close again should an outbreak occur. Hamilton does allow cars on campus, but just not for Freshman. On our tour of Hamilton, the tour guide explained that it’s to promote the first year experience and encourage freshman to remain on campus and become more involved in the college community, which is understandable. The college is about 3 1/2 hours away. It could be a matter of parking, but I don’t think it is, but you are all likely right in that this is something I should reach out to Hamilton and ask them directly.
The points mentioned about the added stress the first year of keeping up a car for the sole purpose of getting home are valid, and something we hadn’t thought much about, primarily because we have literally not gone anywhere for several weeks. It’s definitely something to consider. I suppose it could be argued it could create more of a stress for us if he runs into issues with his vehicle.