Hobart and William Smith Colleges

“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.

“I extend my gratitude to the parents and family members of our incoming students who have guided them to this point,” says HWS Trustee Michael E. Rawlins ’80, P’16 during the President’s Welcome ceremony. Rawlins introduced Student Trustees Gib Shea ’22 and Nuzhat Wahid ’22 (seated right).

An Orientation Mentor takes a photo of Kaya Bedeau ’25 and her family following the President’s Welcome event on Stern Lawn.

At HWSFest, students play cornhole on the Quad.

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

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

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.

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.

Students get to know one another over s'mores.

The President’s Welcome ceremony begins on Stern Lawn.

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

Vice President and Dean of Admissions John Young welcomes the Classes of 2025 and their families.

William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 tells the Classes of 2021 how excited she is to finally meet them and of the services offered by the deans.

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

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

In a visit to the Village at Odell’s Pond, students explore the unit.