HWS Travel Piece 2021

ON THE EDGE OF A LAKE, AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING

BE GUIDED BY MENTORS, PEERS AND COLLABORATORS WHO’LL POINT YOU TOWARD POSSIBILITIES YOU NEVER IMAGINED.

YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE COULD FORM A STRAIGHT LINE. BUT SHOULD IT?

IT HAPPENS HERE. BECAUSE THE FUTURE WE’RE FOCUSED ON IS YOURS.

OR SHOULD IT TAKE UNEXPECTED TURNS, FILLED WITH MEANINGFUL EXPLORATION, EXCITING IDEAS AND NEW EXPERIENCES?

AND IMMERSE YOU IN EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP YOU DISCOVER YOUR BEST SELF.

You’ll be on an adventure, and your experience will be entirely your own—full of learning, discovery, surprises, accomplishment and joy.

You’ll make a plan, mentored by caring, expert guides and grounded in experiences that let you test your interests and pave the way to a lifetime of purpose.

ABOUT

MINORS

FACULTY

THE HWS CENTERS

Founded as two separate colleges: Hobart (for men) in 1822; William Smith (for women) in 1908. A coordinated, coeducational liberal arts and sciences institution, the Colleges have a longheld value of engaging in dialogue while treating all with dignity and respect.

Aesthetics African Studies African American Studies Atmospheric Science Child Advocacy Civic Engagement and Social Justice Classical Studies Concentration in French Education Entrepreneurial Studies German Area Studies Health Professions Holocaust Studies Law and Society Men’s Studies Middle Eastern Studies Peace Studies Public Policy Studies Russian Area Studies Russian Language The Sacred in Cross-Cultural Perspective Social Justice Studies Sustainable Community Development Urban Studies Writing Colleagues

201 full-time.

Student-faculty ratio: 9:1.

No classes taught by teaching assistants.

Our constellation of on-campus centers of discovery, action and thought facilitate deep-dive exploration of topics and communities of interest.

ENROLLMENT 1,824 students from 40 states and 35 countries 22% U.S. students of color

AREAS OF STUDY

You’ll gain significant insights into the emerging challenges of the future world.

WHAT TO EXPECT AS AN HWS STUDENT

You’ll find places to belong within the HWS family. This community welcomes openminded people from many and varied backgrounds and perspectives.

You’ll be valued as an ethical person who approaches complex problems with empathy and discernment—and in partnership with others.

YOU’LL BE PREPARED TO BUILD AND LEAD YOUR BRIGHTEST FUTURE.

More than 70 areas of study. All majors, except those marked with an asterisk, can also be pursued as minors.

MAJORS Africana Studies American Studies Anthropology Anthropology and Sociology* Architectural Studies* Art: Art History Art: Studio Art Asian Studies Biochemistry* Biology Chemistry Classics Comparative Literature Computer Science Critical Sexuality and Queer Studies Critical Social Studies Dance Economics Educational Studies* English Environmental Studies European Studies French and Francophone Studies Geoscience Greek History Individual Major* International Relations Latin Latin American Studies Mathematics Media and Society Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychological Science Religious Studies Russian History and Society* Russian Language and Culture* Sociology Spanish and Hispanic Studies Theatre Women’s Studies Writing and Rhetoric

PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Engineering (joint degree with Columbia University or Dartmouth College) Health Professions Pre-Business Pre-Law (3+3 with Cornell University) Teacher Education

ONE-YEAR GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Art in Teaching Master of Science in Management

LOCATION 320-acre campus in Geneva, in New York State’s Finger Lakes District and along the northern tip of the 38-mile Seneca Lake.

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Student-rated faculty among all U.S. colleges and universities Princeton Review

ATHLETICS NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse. NCAA Division III in all other sports. HWS’ storied legacy of athletic success includes 23 national championships.

• Alpine Skiing • Baseball • Basketball • Bowling (W) • Cross Country • Esports • Field Hockey (W) • Football • Golf • Ice Hockey • Lacrosse • Rowing • Sailing • Soccer • Squash • Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Volleyball (W)

ARTS

GENEVA, NY BOSTON

Vibrant arts programming in the state-ofthe-art Gearan Center for the Performing Arts and on the Colleges’ adjacent Arts Campus—a blend of contemporary and historic studio, architectural design, and installation, exhibition and digital-artmaking spaces.

5.5 HOURS

NEW YORK CITY 5 HOURS

PITTSBURGH 5 HOURS

WASHINGTON D.C. 6 HOURS

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Among liberal arts colleges for service

• Abbe Center for Jewish Life • Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship • Centennial Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning • Center for Global Education • Intercultural Affairs Center • Center for Teaching and Learning • Fisher Center for Gender and Justice • Finger Lakes Institute for Environmental Research and Education • LGBTQ+ Resource Center • Office for Spiritual Engagement • Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education • Trias Residency for Writers

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“COLLEGES THAT CREATE FUTURES” for practical experiences to supplement coursework Princeton Review

COME MEET US

BY THE LAKE

APPLYING

VISITING

HWS is highly selective in the admissions process. Successful applicants will have:

Join us on campus. We offer campus tours, information sessions and interviews as well as special programs throughout the year.

• Challenged themselves with a rigorous high school curriculum • Applied their talents to the betterment of their school and community

2021-22 COSTS AND AID

• Met with an HWS admissions staff member for an interview

The annual cost of HWS attendance, before factoring financial aid, is as follows.

• Demonstrated a propensity to be curious, resourceful, persistent and conscientious

Tuition: $58,990

Apply using the Coalition Application at coalitionforcollegeaccess.org or the Common Application at commonapp.org. Submission of standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) is optional.

Room, Board, Fees: $16,845 Total: $75,835 96% of HWS students receive need-based aid or merit scholarships.

In 2020–21, the average award to students was $48,152. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can help you and your family manage college costs.

CONTACT Office of Admissions 629 S. Main St. Geneva, NY 14456 admissions@hws.edu Text: (315) 350-3291 Voice: (315) 781-3622 or (800) 852-2256 hws.edu/admissions

Deadlines Early Action: 11/15 Early Decision I: 11/15

WWW.HWS.EDU

Early Decision II: 1/15 Regular Decision: 2/1

Washington Monthly Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.