STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Office of Student Activities is your one-stop shop for getting involved at HWS! We work hard to provide a calendar full of exciting programs and events for the entire campus.
What We Do!
Plan and Support Campus-Wide Events!
Whether it’s the Caribbean Student Association's annual Masquerade Ball, or Homecoming and Family Weekend’s Quad-a-Palooza and CABaret, there is always something fun going on around campus! Learn more about all our programs here!
Student Clubs and Organizations
Student Activities is home to more than 90 organizations, there’s literally something for everyone! On the rare occasion that you can’t find a club that’s perfect for you, we are more than willing to help you start your own.
Student Organizations are a vital part of the HWS student learning experience. Members learn critical leadership, inter-personal and cultural competency skills that augment the academic mission of the Colleges.
Start a New Club or Student Organization
2015 Student Organization and Club Manual
HWS CollegiateLink Manual for Clubs & Student Organizations
Scandling Center Resources
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NEWS
Heron soccer ranked No. 1 in both national polls
The William Smith College soccer team moved up one spot to No. 1 in the nation in the NSCAA poll this week. The Herons remained at No. 1 in the D3soccer.com poll for the third week in a row. William Smith is off to a perfect 8-0-0 start to the season. It's the Herons' best start to a season since 2007, when William Smith opened the year by winning its first eight matches. That year the Herons wen... More >>
HWS wins North Fall Qualifier
The Hobart and William Smith Colleges sailing team finished in first place out of 15 teams at the North Fall Qualifier on Seneca Lake his past weekend. The Colleges also competed in the MAISA Laser Elimination Regatta and the Faye Bennet Trophy in Annapolis, Md. At home on Seneca Lake, HWS finished first in a weather shortened regatta, Sunday's racing was cancelled because of a lack of wind. Afte... More >>
HWS "A" Rating Reaffirmed by S&P
In August, Standard & Poor's Global Ratings (S&P) affirmed its "A" long-term rating and underlying rating on Hobart and William Smith Colleges' outstanding fixed rate bonds and its AA+ rating on the Colleges' variable rate bonds. The report cited a very strong enterprise profile characterized by historically stable enrollment and moderate selectivity, sound student quality, and a strong f... More >>
Herons Ranked No. 1
The William Smith College soccer team was ranked No. 1 in Division III in this week's D3soccer.com poll, and moved up two spots to No. 2 in the first NSCAA of regular season.
The Herons are 4-0-0 to start the season, most recently topping preseason No. 3 Messiah 2-0 in Grantham, Pa., on Saturday. William Smith ranks 13th in the nation in total assists (15) and 14th in assists per game (3.75)... More >>
Convocation 2016
The Hobart and William Smith academic year officially kicked off on Monday with Convocation, bringing together students, faculty, staff and alums on Stern Lawn to reflect on the values of the Colleges. The ceremony began with the traditional bagpipe-led processional and the lawn was lined by 102 flags representing the nations and territories from which the Colleges' students and faculty hail and ... More >>
CONTACT
Office of Student Activities
Scandling Center
300 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 781-3513
Fax: (315) 781-3511
