Paul Smith's College
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Sights & Sounds
At the Shores of Lower St. Regis Lake
Just a few miles from our residence halls, you'll find 240 lakes, streams, and beaches perfect for picnics and world-class water sports. Fun fact: You can canoe or kayak from our lakeside campus all the way to the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
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Sawmill, Biathlon, Lumberjacks
In addition to being the only four-year college in the world-famous Adirondacks, we’re also the only campus in the U.S. with a student-run sawmill, Biathlon range, armory, and lumberjack sports arena. (We also have our own line of axes!)
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Paul Smith’s Backyard
Imagine the only 4-year college in the forever-wild Adirondacks, surrounded by 14,000+ acres of forests, wetlands, lakes, streams, and mountains—right off campus awaiting your next adventure.
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A Timber Athlete’s Dream
Built by students, our forestry cabin is home to the Forestry Club and everything Woodspeople. Just down the hill is where our lumber sports team chops, saws, throws, and climbs its way to victory.
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Hands-On Learning with Dana and Dodge
Paul Smith’s started as a wilderness resort in the 1850s, and ever since it's been a college, we’ve had a draft horse program on campus. Come meet our two celebrity Haflinger draft ponies—Dana (the fiery leader) and Dodge (her easygoing sidekick).
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Step Outside Your Comfort Zone
Experience the College of the Adirondacks for yourself.
A Story Under Every Stone
Our students and alumni are true to themselves, their differences, passions, and goals. They revel in fresh experiences, camaraderie, and adventure, and each has a unique story to tell.
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Sustainability
We lead the national conversation around sustainability and climate advocacy. But we aren’t just talk—our programs of study provide the opportunity to honor, explore, and impact the world around us.
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A lot of our work has actually been very important in terms of informing policy and management of the resources of the State of New York.”
Dr. Dan KeltingPresident & CEO -
Inclusion
We see unity in diversity and celebrate each other’s uniqueness. At Paul Smith’s, we’re all outsiders—so no one is left out.
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When I think of the Paul Smith’s community, I think of folk who hold doors for each other, bond strongly, and are proud of being independent, unique, and able to cope with most anything.”
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Wellness
We prioritize our students’ mental well-being, physical activity, and health—aided and abetted by a close connection to nature.
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Adventure
Smitties share an adventurous spirit. In their academics, their hobbies, and their careers, our students and alumni break conventions to take the path less traveled.
Adventure Inside Academics
You won’t just earn a degree. You’ll live your passion. Hands-on learning is an integral part of our 20+ degree programs. From fieldwork to internships to research, you’ll have real experience by the time you graduate.
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In two years, earn an associate's degree which leads to a career or to 2+2 where you complete a bachelor's in two years after your associates.
In two years, earn an associate's degree which leads to a career or to 2+2 where you complete a bachelor's in two years after your associates.
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Earn a four year degree which prepares you for entry level professional positions.
Earn a four year degree which prepares you for entry level professional positions.
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Uniquely tailored for working professionals or recent graduates to advance their careers.
Uniquely tailored for working professionals or recent graduates to advance their careers.
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Pair your major with a minor, and dive into whatever interests you.
Pair your major with a minor, and dive into whatever interests you.
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