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2011-12 Academic CalendarAugust 23-28International Student OrientationAugust 26-28New Student OrientationAugust 29First day of classesSeptember 2Last day to drop/add coursesOctober 7Last day of classes before RecessOctober 8-11Fall RecessOctober 12First day of classes after RecessOctober 21-23Homecoming & Family WeekendNovember 22Last day of classes before RecessNovember 23-27Thanksgiving RecessNovember 28First day of classes after RecessDecember 9Last day of classesDecember 10-12Reading DaysDecember 13-16Final ExamsJanuary 17, 2012Campus residences openJanuary 18First day of classesJanuary 24Last day to drop/add coursesMarch 16Last day of classes before BreakMarch 17-25Spring BreakMarch 26First day of classes after BreakApril 21Charter DayApril 27Moving Up DayMay 1Last day of classesMay 2-4Reading DaysMay 5-8Final ExamsMay 9Residences close at noonMay 13CommencementMay 14Senior Residences close at noonDecember 17Residences close at noonDec. 18-Jan.15, 2012Winter Break2 HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES
WELCOMEWelcome to the Hobart andWilliam Smith community!At HWS, we believe that parents and families play an important role in thecollege transition process. We’ve put this book of important facts andinformation together so that you’ll be prepared to counsel your student, if needed.When parents are informed, students benefit.Vice President forInstitutional AdvancementBob O’ConnorThroughout your child’s college career, the Office ofParent Relations will be available to answer any questionsat (315) 781-3755 or parentsoffice@hws.edu. We’ll alsokeep you up-to-date through a regular e-newsletter andinvite you to get involved with the campus communitywhenever you’re able.We hope you’ll become a member of the AdmissionsVolunteer Network or mentor HWS students throughthe Salisbury Center for Career Services and ProfessionalDevelopment. Throughout the year, we’ll also inviteyou to take part in special events, like Homecomingand Family Weekend and regional networking eventsespecially for parents.I look forward to meeting you during Orientation Weekend and personallywelcoming you to this vibrant community.Sincerely,Bob O’ConnorVice President for Institutional AdvancementPublications, Publicity and the Daily UpdateAs an HWS parent, you’ll receive a variety of communications throughout the yearthat will help you keep in touch with HWS including periodic mailings about theParents Fund and upcoming special events, like Homecoming and Family Weekend.You’ll also receive the Colleges’ magazine, The Pulteney Street Survey, publishedthree times a year.CONTENTS2011-2012Academic Calendar 2Orientation 4The First Year At HWS 6Academic Life 9Academic Resources 12Student Life 14Health and Wellness 18Policies and Preparedness 21Finances 25Getting Involved 28Community Resources 30Directions 33Campus Map 34Homecoming andFamily Weekend isOctober 21-23, 2011For more information, visitwww.hws.edu/parents/And check your inbox for the monthly Parents E-newsletter, which will keepyou up-to-date with what’s happening on campus as well as upcoming eventsfor HWS families. To sign up for the Parents E-newsletter, send your contactinformation to parentsoffice@hws.edu.Between mailings from the Colleges, you can keep up with campus happeningsby visiting the HWS Daily Update online at http://www.hws.edu/dailyupdate/.The Daily Update includes a calendar of upcoming on- and off-campus eventsas well as stories about what’s going on with our students, faculty and staff.If your student has an interesting accomplishment or internship, we’d loveto publicize his or her success! You can share your stories with us online athttp://www.hws.edu/news/publicity.aspx.www.hws.edu/dailyupdate/2011 | Guide for Families 3
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