At HWS, there's an intellectual community ready to help you gain the clarity and experience necessary to face the future with confidence.
Learn more about academicsDefine your aspirations and discover new horizons through a multitude of academic programs, campus forums, research opportunities and global experiences. Investigate 45 majors and 67 minors or create your own program of study.
Join our lakeside community that begins in Geneva but wraps around the world - one that values academic exploration, multiple perspectives, meaningful discourse and inclusive excellence.
Prepare for tomorrow by taking on important leadership roles, internships and scholarly pursuits, working closely with mentors so that you have the necessary skills and experience to succeed after graduation.
No matter how you'll define your HWS experience, it all starts on our beautiful lakeside campus.
Design your future with confidence. Shatter your expectations. Gain vital experience from internships and research opportunities (one of which is guaranteed); take action and make an impact through leadership opportunities; strengthen your network with alums and parents in successful careers.
Hobart and William Smith seek students with a passion for learning. We want you to expand your interests and see the world from multiple perspectives. You'll be guided along the way by faculty who have a passion for teaching and a desire to help you reach your goals.
Prior to college, we expect that you have chosen a rigorous high school curriculum and have applied your talents to the betterment of your school and community. We'll carefully review your application, transcript, essay and recommendations. Many of the characteristics we value are not well identified through examination of standardized test scores, therefore you will have the option of whether we use those scores (SAT or ACT) when you apply for admission to HWS.
