Classes of 2025

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Classes of 2025

This page pulls together the resources you need to make an informed decision about joining the Hobart and William Smith community.

  • Join us via Zoom for one of more than 30 informational sessions on every aspect of our community.
  • Register for an in-person experience on campus
  • Meet your fellow classmates and current HWS students.
  • Explore the academic paths available to you at HWS.
  • Check back frequently for new ways to engage.

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Virtual Admitted Student Day Event

Thursday, April 15 – Scholar Recognition Event
Friday, April 16 – Parents’ Night
Saturday, April 17 – Admitted Student Day

Applicant Portal

View your admission decision and financial award.

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Important Links

Admitted Students Frequently Asked Questions Explore the majors, minors and pre-professional programs at HWS

Visit and Tour Options

See all of your opportunities to visit campus, tour campus and connect with current students. Both in-person and virtual options are available.

In-person Visit and Tour Options Virtual Visit and Tour Options In-person tour

Virtual Information Sessions

View and register for more than 30 Virtual Information Sessions including our Academics Day on Tuesday, March 23.

Virtual Information Sessions

Have questions about your financial aid package? We are offering multiple ways for you and your family to get answers.

Financial Aid Connection

Important Dates

May
01
Enrollment Deposits Due
Jun
01
I-20s will begin being issued for International Students
Jul
01
Fall semester tuition bills sent electronically
Aug
16-18
International Student Orientation
Aug
19-22
New student Orientation
Aug
23
First day of classes
This Week in Photos This Week in Photos
Student Life Campus Life
Campus Dining Options Campus Dining Options
College Store College Store
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Virtual Info Sessions

Watch more recorded Information Sessions.

HWS Videos

Chemistry

 

Dance

 

Science Detectives

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Receives the Blackwell Award
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Receives the Blackwell Award
Our Faculty Rock
Our Faculty Rock
Flyover Friday - Solar Farm
Flyover Friday - Solar Farm
Katherine D. Elliott Studio Arts Center Tour
You're thinking about your future. So are we.
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HWS on Social

Engage with HWS on your favorite social platform using @HWSColleges and #HWS2025. Start a conversation with your future classmates in the Classes of 2025 Facebook Group. Connect with HWS by following current students, clubs, offices and organizations on Instagram.

Our Guarantee

Our Guarantee

Through the Guaranteed Internship/Research Program (including a stipend for unpaid positions), Hobart and William Smith connects students to amazing opportunities around the world and across industries.

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The HWS Update The HWS Update
International Student Affairs International Student Affairs
Residential Education Residential Education
Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Geneva and the Finger Lakes

Geneva

Orientation

Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23

All incoming students including transfer and international students participate in the HWS Orientation Program. Over the course of four days, you’ll start your academic journey, meet new friends, explore campus and begin the transition to college life.

Orientation Photos

First-Year Seminars

The only required course at HWS, seminar classes are small – usually about 15 students – which allow students and faculty members to develop close working relationships. Through the First-Year Seminar you will:

  1. Develop critical thinking and communication skills
  2. Understand the Colleges’ intellectual and ethical values
  3. Establish a strong network of relationships with peers and mentors
Explore Past FSEM Options