Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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.

While she typically prefers to study in the Warren Hunting Smith Library, Konoko Tsubakiyama '23 says that when its nice out, she enjoys working on the tables outside of the Scandling Campus Center.

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.

“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).

Classes of 2025 enjoy the President’s Welcome Ceremony on Stern Lawn.

President Joyce P. Jacobsen has fun singing her rendition of “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen.

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

The President’s Welcome ceremony begins on Stern Lawn.

“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.

At HWSFest, students play cornhole on the Quad.

Students get to know one another over s'mores.

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

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

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.

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