Hobart and William Smith Colleges

TRANSFERRING TO HWS FROM YOUR CURRENT FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION IS EASY

Hobart and William Smith is a liberal arts and sciences institution known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures - an ideal place to complete your studies. Our dedicated transfer admissions counselor will help you navigate the process every step of the way, making for a seamless transition into our relationship-rich community.

ABOUT TRANSFERRING

• HWS accepts a maximum of two years of college-level work (up to 16 three-credit-hour courses) from other undergraduate institutions. 
• Only courses of three or more hours in which you have earned a C- or better are considered for transfer credit. 
• Transfer credits are used to determine placement in the curriculum and to exempt you from curriculum requirements.
• Transfer students must spend a minimum of two years in residence at Hobart and William Smith.

Application Checklist

• Common Application
• Final high school transcript
• Official college transcript/transcripts from any college ever attended
• Academic Evaluation/Recommendation Letter from someone who has taught you in the past 2 years (HS Teacher, College Professor)
• College Report form from current college/university
• If interested in need-based Financial Aid, please submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Deadlines

• July 1
  Applications due for Fall Semester admittance

• November 1
  Applications due for Spring Semester admittance