Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Catalogue

This Catalogue has been prepared for the benefit of students, faculty and administrators of Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS), and others wishing to know more about the HWS’ programs and activities. This Catalogue is the primary reference for information about the curriculum, academic policies, majors and minors,
and courses. Updated and supplemental information can be found in these additional publications:

• The Handbook of Community Standards: a full listing of institutional policies—academic, social and residential - is available online and from the Office of Campus Life. Published annually.  
• The Hobart and William Smith Colleges website: HWS’ online presence, with a variety of information about the Colleges and its programs, particularly upcoming activities and events, and links to departments, programs, students and faculty. Updated regularly.
• Crime Statistics: Crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education can be accessed at the following link, or by contacting Martin Corbett, Associate Vice President of Campus Safety at 315-781-3000. Crime statistics can also be found at the United States Department of Education 

The information in this Catalogue is accurate as of the date of publication (September 2024) but this information is constantly being updated. HWS reserves the right to make additional changes at any time, with or without prior notice, including, but not limited to, changes in rates and fees, deadlines, program offerings, course offerings, and course and program descriptions and requirements.

HWS is committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities based on age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, shared ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination based on sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.