HousingSelection
CONTACT
Student Engagement Center
300 Pulteney St.
Scandling Center, 2nd Floor
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 781-3880
Email: housing@hws.edu
Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
On-Campus Housing Selection
At Hobart and William Smith, we believe that being part of a residential college is living on campus with other students and exploring new experiences together. As part of our commitment to providing a well-rounded liberal arts experience, all students—first-year, sophomore, junior, and senior—are required to live on campus. This residential experience fosters a strong sense of community, encourages meaningful connections, and enriches academic and personal growth. We believe that living on campus is an integral part of the holistic education we offer at HWS.
First-Year Students: We house first-year students based on their selected First-Year Seminar course. Additionally, we strive to house first-year students with others of similar interests – helping their transition to college be as fruitful and comfortable as possible.
Upperclass Students: We believe that our students deserve to have a say in their housing. Every year, we provide a housing selection process for all returning students. Through an application process, students sign up to select a room from available spaces throughout our multitude of housing options. Additional information regarding each of the selection processes can be found below.
Housing Options: We recognize the importance of providing housing options that meet the needs of our diverse student population. Our residential facilities provide a variety of options including, single-gender and co-educational housing. We also provide a Gender Inclusive Housing process which allows students to live with other students of other gender(s) in any co-ed residential location.
Housing Selection Drop-In Hours, FAQ Sessions, & Other Learning Opportunities
Drop-In Hours: Opportunities to ask quick questions, ensure processes are followed, and verify roommate groups are fully matched.
Theme House 101: Join Housing & Residence Life for an info session to learn all about Theme Houses, what it means to be a House Manager. and how the Theme House process works. There will also be time for a Q&A.
Housing Selection 101: Join Housing & Residence Life for an info session to learn all about Suite Selection and General Housing Selection. We will cover how to match with roommates, where to see rooms available, and more! There will also be time for Q&A.
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Location |
Date & Time |
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Theme House 101 |
Coxe 008 |
Jan. 28 (12-1 p.m.) and Jan. 29 (8-9 p.m.) |
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House Manager Drop-in Hour |
Creedon Room (2nd floor of Scandling) |
Feb. 11 (12-1 p.m.) and Feb. 13 (4-5 p.m.) |
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Odell’s Drop-In Hour |
Creedon Room (2nd floor of Scandling) |
Mar. 4 (12-1 p.m.) and Mar. 6 (4–5 p.m.) |
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Housing Selection 101 |
Coxe 008 |
Mar. 11 (12-1 p.m.) and Mar. 12 (8-9 p.m.) |
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Suite Selection Drop-in Hour |
Creedon Room (2nd floor of Scandling) |
Mar. 25 (12-1 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.) |
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General Selection Drop-in Hour |
Creedon Room (2nd floor of Scandling) |
Apr. 8 (12-1 p.m. and (4-5 p.m.) |
2025-2026 HOUSING SELECTION TIMELINE
Theme House Selection |
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Theme Houses offer an immersive opportunity to live and learn in the same place. Students live with others with similar interests - whether academically or beyond. These close-knit communities have a high level of co-curricular involvement with events, programs, and dialogues. |
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February 14 |
Resident applications go live at 9 a.m. |
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February 21 |
Resident applications due by 11:59 p.m. |
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February 22-25 |
Resident applications are reviewed |
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February 26 |
Resident offers are made (via email) |
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February 28 |
Resident offers need to be accepted by 5 p.m. |
Odell's Village Selection |
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Odell's Village consists of 4-person and 5-person townhouses. It is available for Juniors and Seniors. Students must apply and create roommate groups that match the size of the unit they desire. COMING FOR 2025-2026! Housing & Residence Life is excited to announce that Odell’s Units will be receiving upgrades and renovations over the summer! Students will return to updated townhouse units with new patio furniture, new interior furniture, cosmetic updates and more. Because of the additional amenities offered in independent living, the Odell’s housing rate is an additional $600 per semester, per student. |
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March 3 |
Odell's Applications are available/roommate group selections go live at 9 a.m. |
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March 7 |
Odell's Applications/roommate group selections are due by 11:59 a.m. |
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March 10 |
Time tickets for selection are available for students to access after 5 p.m. |
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March 11 |
Odell's selection occurs from 5-10 p.m. (via myHousing) |
Suite Selection |
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Suite Selection includes all of the suite-style living options on campus. These locations offer an additional shared common space for residents of the suite and/or other unique amenities. |
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March 24 |
General Room Selection time tickets are released, and available spaces are viewable on myHousing |
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March 26 |
Room selection starts – based on your time ticket (Selection will begin after 5 p.m.) |
General Room Selection |
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General Room Selection encompasses all other residential spaces we have on-campus. Our traditional residence halls provide students with an array of options including singles, doubles and triples. |
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April 4 |
General Room Selection time tickets are released, and available spaces are viewable on myHousing |
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April 7 |
Room selection starts – based on your time ticket (Selection will begin after 5 p.m.) |