Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Catalogue

This Catalogue has been prepared for the benefit of students, faculty and administrators of Hobart and William Smith (HWS), and others wishing to know more about the HWS' programs and activities. This Catalogue is the primary reference for information about the curriculum, academic policies, majors and minors, and courses. Updated and supplemental information can be found in these additional publications:

• The Handbook of Community Standards: a full listing of institutional policies—academic, social and residential – is available online and from the Office of Campus Life. Published annually.
• The Hobart and William Smith website: HWS’ online presence, with a variety of information about HWS and its programs, particularly upcoming activities and events, and links to departments, programs, students and faculty. Updated regularly. 
• Crime Statistics: Crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education can be accessed at the following link, or by contacting Martin Corbett, Associate Vice President of Campus Safety at 315-781-3000. Crime statistics can also be found at the United States Department of Education 

The information in this Catalogue is accurate as of the date of publication (July 2026), but this information is constantly being updated. HWS reserves the right to make additional changes at any time, with or without prior notice, including, but not limited to, changes in rates and fees, deadlines, program offerings, course offerings, and course and program descriptions and requirements.

Hobart and William Smith is committed to providing a nondiscriminatory and harassment free educational, living and working environments for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, employees or applicants, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, caregiver status, military status, including past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, social class, or any other category or characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.