Hobart and William Smith Colleges

For Brayton Slusser 23, The Cellar Pub is his go-to place after class to grab food and meet with friends. I think because of the small space, it forces you to interact with other students and overall provides a good place to study, while also giving a good alternate meal option.

A member of the William Smith basketball team, Lauren DeVaney 23 says her favorite spot is the Raleigh-Foley-Kraus (RFK) Varsity Strength Training Center because strength and conditioning has made her a better athlete. Coach Gray and Coach Vic push me to get stronger mentally and physically, she says.

If Hobart and William Smith is my home away from home, then this is my room. Its where I eat, sleep and hang out with friends. Its everything I love about campus in a single small house, says William Koepp 23 about the Writing House (Trowbridge).

Katie Pratt 23 gravitates to the benches on Seneca Lake especially at sunrise. This is a peaceful place to sit and read while watching the water, she says.

During their first day in Geneva, HWS’ newest international students take a group photo along the shore of Seneca Lake. The students come from 26 countries.

Orientation Leader Bridget Van Brocklin ’23 and her classmates return to campus.

Before heading to the Adirondacks, Hobart Associate Dean David Mapstone ’93, P’21 demonstrates how to store food safely while camping.

Reece Wilson ’24, Niima Sellah ’23 and Malak Fadlou-Allah ’24 share their experiences as international students during Orientation. Associate Director of Admissions Sue Willard ’99 facilitated the discussion in the Geneva Room.

Shaan Vernenkar '25 and his family, from Pittsford, N.Y., gather for a photo.

Zooey Gastelo ’25, of View Park, Calif., and her family meet President Joyce P. Jacobsen.

Orientation mentors help new students move into Hirshson Hall.

Some of the newest Statesmen -- Will Delano ’25, of Syracuse, N.Y., Jake Shaifer ’25, of Flourtown, Penn., and John Considine’25, of Rockville Center, N.Y., -- move into Sherrill Hall.

Associate Vice President for Advancement Jared Weeden ’91 shares a short overview of his work with HWS alums.

Director of Opportunity Programs Renee Grant laughs with Associate Director of HEOP/AOP Edith Wormley as she introduces herself and jokes about her many years at Hobart and William Smith.

Following the tour, students walk to the Scandling Campus Center for lunch.

Associate Director of Admissions Sue Willard ’99 tells the new students how much she enjoys finally being able to meet them in person.