Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Hobart and William Smith Colleges requires all students to live on campus for all four years. The residential experience is central to the HWS coordinate system and campus culture.
First-Year Housing: Incoming students are assigned to one of the traditional first-year residence halls — Bartlett, Comstock, Durfee, or Potter — based on preferences submitted during the summer before arrival. All first-year halls are located in close proximity to the main academic buildings and Scandling Campus Center.
Upperclass Housing: Returning students participate in a room-draw lottery process each spring. Options expand to include suite-style halls (Sherrill, Stoddard, Trias), traditional corridors (Smith, Demarest), and apartment-style buildings (Geneva Hall, Coxe Hall) for juniors and seniors.
Meal Plans: All residential students are required to purchase a meal plan. The primary dining venue is Scandling Campus Center, which offers all-you-care-to-eat service throughout the day. Café options include the Saga Coffee House and the Pub at HWS.
Geneva, New York, New York
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1,900 total students
12 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Comstock Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Durfee Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Potter Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sherrill Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Welcoming |
| Stoddard Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Smith Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Trias Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Geneva Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Coxe Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Demarest Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Warren Hunting Smith Library House | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
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