Parents and Families

Important Deadlines for Families

As a family member of a Hobart or William Smith student, we've compiled some important deadlines for student opportunities within various offices on campus. Check back often for additional events and deadlines.

General - Fall 2018

Aug. 23-26: New Student Orientation
Aug. 26: Campus residences open for returning students
Aug. 27: First day of classes
Aug. 31: Last day to drop/add courses
Sept. 28-30: Homecoming and Family Weekend
Oct. 5: Last day of classes before recess
Oct. 6-9: Fall recess
Oct. 10: First day of classes following recess
Oct. 22-26: Advising Week
Students meet each semester with their academic adviser. See academic expectations and advising.
Oct. 29 - Nov. 9: Registration.
Students register for classes for the Spring 2019 semester. See the Office of the Registrar's website.
Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving recess
Dec. 11: Last day of classes
Dec. 12-14: Reading Days
Dec. 15-18: Final examinations
Dec. 18: Semester ends after last exam
Dec. 19: Residences close at noon
Dec. 20-Jan. 21, 2019: Winter Break

Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning

Fall 2018

Aug. 18-22: CCESL Pre-Orientation Adventure Program Trip (service sites in Geneva)
Aug. 25: First Year Orientation Day of Service (600 First Years + 100 Orientation Mentors!)
Sept. 7: America Reads and HWS Tutor Corps applications are due, earn $10.40 an hour working with children!
Sept. 11: 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance - Stop by Scandling during lunch/dinner to engage with our local tribute to this national remembrance
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: - Thursdays from 9am-1pm, Community Lunch Program at the 1st United Methodist Church, 340 Main Street (email serve@hws.edu to sign up for a 1+ hour shift)
Oct. 3: American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-7pm, Vandervort Room
Oct. 9: Geneva 2020 – College Bound visit from Geneva High School 9th graders
Oct. 20: Day of Service