Paul Smith's College welcomes prospective students to its Fall Undergraduate Open House 2025

Event showcases the college's unique academic programs and immersive experiences, inspiring more students to think outside the box in higher education

Paul Smiths, NY - 9/24/2025 (09/24/2025) —

Paul Smith's College today announced its Fall Undergraduate Open House 2025. During the event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, prospective students will tour the 14,000-acre campus and enjoy a full, interactive itinerary designed to give them a feel for college life as a Smittie.

With 95% of its students employed or in grad school within six months of graduation, Paul Smith's College offers a one-of-a-kind experience, encouraging students to do what they love and love what they do. Paul Smith's College makes this possible through its wide range of academic programs, such as Environmental Biology, Culinary Management, Disaster Response & Management and Forestry, as well as unique courses, such as Chocolate Artistry, Draft Horse Management, Intro to White Water Kayaking and Maple Sap and Syrup Production.

Prospective students at the open house can participate in immersive activities like:

"We want students to see not only college differently but also the idea of success in a new light. Paul Smith's College grads are U.S. Biathlon athletes, smokejumpers, James Beard-nominated chefs, environmental policymakers, wildlife technicians, food truck entrepreneurs and park rangers," said Kathy Bonavist, executive vice president of advancement & enrollment at Paul Smith's College. "We encourage creative freedom that leads to career paths of all kinds, and our open house provides prospective students with the opportunity to explore the hands-on experiences Paul Smith's offers that make growing here unlike anywhere else."

Fall Undergraduate Open House 2025 reservations are now open. To reserve a spot, please visit https://apply.paulsmiths.edu/register/fall-25-oh.