On Campus Visit Options

HWS Campus Visit (approximate time: 2 hours)

We are glad you are planning a visit to HWS! The Office of Admissions recommends that prospective students sign up for an information session followed by a campus tour. This is the best introduction to the Hobart and William Smith community and will allow you to hear from admissions counselors as well as current students. Each information session and campus tour typically lasts about 2 hours in total. For seniors and transfer students, we strongly recommend an on-campus interview during your visit.

Open Houses 

Open House programming will run from approximately 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Prospective students and families will hear from student and faculty panels, go on a campus tour and learn more about Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Interviews are available for seniors and transfer students upon request.

Day in the Life at HWS

Day in the Life programs typically last from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and allow prospective students attend classes and spend time with current students on campus. Families also have a chance to tour campus and attend various presentations while students live a “day in the life.”

Diversity in Admissions Program

This program highlights the academic, social, and professional resources available at HWS to students who are traditionally underrepresented within higher education on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression, as well those with disabilities and first-generation students. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour campus while engaging with professors and students throughout the day.