Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Luther, Associate Professor of Sociology Ervin Kosta’s Bernedoodle, fetches a ball on Smith Lawn during Orientation.

Pre-Orientation Adventure Program leaders Claire Kapitan ’24, Pasquale Palumbo ’23, Alex Hesketh ’22 and Thomas Perich ’23 ready a sailboat on the Bozzuto Boathouse dock.

“We are thrilled to see what your impact on HWS will be during your time here and hope that you will find the courage, means and of course time to pursue what you’re passionate about,” says Orientation Coordinators Ethan Lewis ’23 and Litzy Bautista ’23.

The President’s Welcome ceremony begins on Stern Lawn.

This is my favorite spot on campus because of its gorgeous location that encapsulates the beauty of our campus. It is also an amazing place to get some work done while enjoying the athletics that HWS has to offer, Owen Killy 23 says, from the tables near Cozzens Field.

The Classes of '25 light up the night with glowsticks for the annual illumination photo.

A member of the HWS Sailing team, Tory Mileti 22 spends a lot of early mornings and windy afternoons at her favorite place on campus, the Bozzuto Boathouse. Its always so pretty there, and a great place to hang out.

The architectural studio in Houghton House is Reece Wilsons 24 favorite place on campus. This is a space where I can create and collaborate with other students. It is where my best ideas (both architectural and personal) are developed.

Director of Opportunity Programs Renee Grant, Associate Director Edith Wormley and Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Ben Ristow gather for a photo with new incoming students.

Aaron McClintock ’25, of Wading River, N.Y., hugs his family as they leave campus on Thursday.

Students get to know one another over s'mores.

At HWSFest, students play cornhole on the Quad.

President Joyce P. Jacobsen greets Oliver Tauscher ’25 and his family on the steps of Coxe Hall. Tauscher is from Maplewood, N.J.

A wide receiver on the Hobart Football team, Shahkyle Matthews '22 poses at his favorite location on campus, The Boz.

The Classes of 2025 and their families are first greeted by President Joyce P. Jacobsen under the tent on the Coxe Hall steps.

The HWS Spirit Team welcomes new students and their families to campus.