Day in the Life
HWS students share their daily routines, so you can get a sense of how you might spend your days on campus.
Important Dates
Aug
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Common Application available online
Oct
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Financial aid applications available online
Nov
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Early Decision applications due
Jan
15
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Early Decision II applications due
Feb
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Regular Decision applications due
May
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Enrollment deposit deadline
Meet the Classes of '24
Activists, artists, athletes, innovators, performers, scholars, the list of accomplishments goes on. Learn more about the newest members of the HWS community.
Molly Trunfio '24
Clinton, Mass.
I performed in the Ennis Music Festival in Ireland.
Marcus Lenz '24
Westchester, N.Y.
I'm most looking forward to playing football at Hobart, meeting new people and making friends.
Katie Corren '24
Saddle River, N.J.
I created a documentary involving students and teachers to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention.
Cam Kewley '24
Medway, Mass.
I flew to Colorado to participate in a 24 hour lacrosse game that raised money for veterans.
Genesis Rosario '24
Brooklyn, N.Y.
HWS shows support for their students in every aspect, offering them many opportunities for the future.
Max Daniels '24
Miami, Fla.
I was one of only 22 athletes in the U.S. to be invited to partake in a Real Madrid Adidas program in Madrid, Spain. It was unbelievable.
HWS on Social
Engage with HWS on your favorite social platform using @HWSColleges and #HWSColleges. Connect with HWS students, clubs, offices and organizations on Instagram.
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.
Learn MoreMajors, Minors and Pre-Professional Programs
Across a multitude of academic programs, the flexibility of the HWS curriculum emboldens students to define their aspirations and discover new horizons.
Working closely with dedicated professors – experts who are as committed to teaching as they are to research – students deepen their understanding through individualized guidance and mentorship.
By design, learning extends the boundaries of the classroom, with students putting their education into action through research opportunities, internships, study abroad programs and athletics.
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First-Year Seminars
The only required course at HWS, seminar classes are small – usually about 15 students – which allows student and faculty members to develop close working relationships. Through the First-Year Seminar you will:
- Develop critical thinking and communication skills
- Understand the Colleges’ intellectual and ethical values
- Establish a strong network of relationships with peers and mentors