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 - Spring 2021

Jan. 25: First day of classes
Jan. 29: Last day to drop/add courses
Mar. 29-Apr. 2: Fall 2021 Semester Advising Week
Students meet each semester with their academic adviser. See academic expectations and advising.
Apr. 5-14: Registration
Students register for classes for the Fall 2021 semester. See the Office of the Registrar's website.
Apr. 23: Charter Day
Held each spring to commemorate the granting of Hobart's charter by the State of New York. See Hobart College traditions.
Apr. 30: Moving Up Day
A ceremony that acknowledges academic awards given to students of William Smith, inducts the new members of the Hai Timiai Honor Society, and recognizes each class as they move up to the next. Invitations will be sent to parents of students receiving awards. See William Smith College traditions.
Apr. 30: Last day of classes
May 1-3: Reading Days
May 4-7: Final examinations
May 8: Last day for senior grades and residences close at noon
May 16: Commencement 2021
May 17: Senior residences close
June 4-6: Reunion and Commencement 2020

Center for Global Education

Spring 2021

Jan. 29: Funding for Study Abroad Workshop, 4 p.m.
Feb. 4: HWSabroad Spring 2022 Program Information Session, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 28: Deadline for Spring 2022 Study Abroad applications

Career Services

Spring 2021

Monday-Friday: Virtual Drop-In Hours
Jan. 26: Bozzuto Information Session, 7 p.m.
Feb. 2: Law School Info Session with Amanda Jantzi '06, 7 p.m.
Feb. 28: Career Journey: Rob Karofsky '89, Co-President, Investment Bank, UBS, 5 p.m.