We could write volumes about the dynamic community and unparalleled beauty of Hobart and William Smith, but a visit to our lakeside campus is truly the best way to know if HWS is a good fit for you.
We offer a variety of visit options for busy prospective students and families.
For high school juniors -- or seniors who haven't visited HWS -- we recommend a Preview HWS Visit or an Open House program.
The Preview Visit takes approximately two hours and includes a presentation by a member of the Admissions staff and a student-guided campus tour. For seniors, a personal interview can be added to the Preview Visit, or we can create a personalized Day or Overnight Visit during the academic year.
Visual Arts Tour
During the fall semester, tours of the visual arts facilities (not seen on the full campus tour) will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. The tours, which include architectural studies, studio art and photography studios, will leave from the Admissions Center and return in time for the 11:15 a.m. or 2 p.m. Preview Visit. Tours of these facilities are also available upon request for different days and times. Pre-registration is required.
The links on the left provide greater detail about our visit options. The list on the right indicates general availability for the various visit options throughout the year.
Please call the Office of Admissions at (315) 781-3622 or (800) 852-2256 to learn more about our visit options and to schedule an appointment.
January 2012
Preview HWS Visit, Mon-Sat
Interview, Mon-Sat (seniors)
Interview Day 1/28
Office closed Jan. 2
February 2012
Preview HWS Visit, Mon-Sat*
Day Visits, Mon-Fri (seniors)
Overnight Visits, Sun-Thurs (seniors)
Junior Open Houses, 2/20, 2/24
*Office closed Feb. 4 & 11
March 2012
Preview HWS Visit, Mon-Sat*
Day Visits, Mon-Fri (seniors)**
Overnight Visits, Sun-Thurs (seniors)**
Junior Open Houses, 3/5, 3/9
*Office closed March 3, 10 & 17
**No Day or Overnight Visits during Colleges' Spring Break, March 17-25
April 2012
Preview HWS Visit, Mon-Sat
Day Visits, Tues-Fri (seniors)
Junior Open Houses, 4/11, 4/13
Admitted Student Days, 4/9, 4/16, 4/21, 4/23
Overnight Visits, Sun ONLY (seniors)
May 2012
Preview HWS Visit, Mon-Sat*
Interview Mon-Sat (juniors)
*Office closed May 12, 26 & 28
