WHAT DOES TOMORROW LOOK LIKE TO YOU?

To us, it’s bright. It’s boundless. And it doesn’t come with a guidebook. Tomorrow is up

to you… you might begin with a single step onto an unexpected trail and go someplace

you never thought possible.

TOMORROW’S HERE. COME GET YOURS.

Tomorrow’sThinkers......2

Tomorrow’sInnovators......4

Tomorrow’sAchievers......6

Tomorrow’sPlayers......8

Tomorrow’sLeaders......10

Tomorrow’sHere......13

Learn more by visiting www.paulsmiths.edu

Tomorrow’sTHInkers

When you come to Paul Smith’s College, you’ll see pretty quickly that we have our own brand of thinking. It’s about the how and the why. It’s about using what you know to solve tomorrow’s problems. And it’s never bound by walls. When it comes to our brand of thinking…

It’saspersonalaspersonalgets… with a student-to-faculty ratio of just 14:1, your professors will know what you want out of life, and they’ll work every day to help you get there.

Itwillintroduceyoutocutting-edgetechnology… as it has for our forestry students, who use sophisticated logging equipment, state-of-the-art computers, and optics as part of their active learning experience.

Itmighttakeyouaroundtheworld… like it did for eight students who spent two weeks camping and braving the wild in Siberia exploring issues surrounding ecotourism.

Itwillconnectyouwithnature… as it does for students in Kirk Peterson’s Adirondacks 232 class, who help him rip through the Hudson River Gorge every spring on a 17-mile whitewater rafting trip.

Itwillputyoutothetest… which is exactly what happens in our St. Regis Café, a full-service restaurant that is operated entirely by our hospitality, resort, and culinary management students.

Tomorrow’s ThinkersAcademic Programs

At Paul Smith’s you can choose from a wide range of academic majors…

Forestry, Natural Resources, and Recreation Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences (B.S.) Forestry (B.S.) Natural Resources Management and Policy (B.S.) Natural Resources Sustainability (B.S.) Recreation, Adventure Travel, and Ecotourism (B.P.S.) Forest Technology (A.A.S.) Surveying Technology (A.A.S.) Arboriculture and Landscape Management (A.A.S.) Geographic Information Systems (Certificate)

Hospitality, Resort, and Culinary Management Culinary Arts and Service Management (B.P.S.) Food Service Management (B.S.) Hotel, Resort, and Tourism Management (B.S.) Culinary Arts (A.A.S.) Baking and Pastry Arts (A.A.S.) Hotel and Restaurant Management (A.A.S.)

Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Business Biology (B.S.) Environmental Science (B.S.) Business Management and Entrepreneurial Studies (B.S.) Environmental Studies (B.A.) Liberal Arts: General Studies (A.A.)

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worLdCLAssexPerIenCes

Internships are a huge part of the

Paul Smith’s experience, and we have

connections with some of the biggest and

best outfits in the world. To see what we

mean you don’t need to look any further

than Emily Daubney, a hotel, resort, and

tourism management major from Waterford,

New York. Emily put her knowledge and

skills to the test during an internship at

Lake Placid’s famed Mirror Lake Inn Resort

and Spa—rated the #11 ski hotel in North

America by Condé Nast Traveler.

“Working at the Mirror Lake Inn has been a great experience, mainly because I’ve been able to work at the four-diamond level. The Inn has very high standards of service, and as a result I can deliver no less than my best. This type of atmosphere has been instrumental in preparing me for my career.”

— Emily Daubney

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Tomorrow’s INNoVATors

When it comes to the environment, everything’s connected. And that’s exactly what you’ll see at Paul Smith’s. We infuse greenness into every aspect of the learning experience—social, economic, environmental, theoretical, and practical—creating tomorrow’s generation of environmental leaders.

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Tomorrow’sInnovATorsAt Paul Smith’s, our idea of green goes far beyond the thousands of acres of trees and landscape surrounding campus. It’s in our DNA. When it comes to environmental sustainability, we teach it. We practice it. We promote it. We live it. And a lot of the time it’s our students leading the way…

werecycled more than 24,500 pounds of paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminum, and tin as part of the nationwide RecycleMania Tournament.

wepower virtually our entire campus by wind energy credits, one of the few colleges in the U.S. that can make that claim.

weremoved more than 30 vending machines from our campus to conserve energy, and we instituted a no-Styrofoam policy.

weeliminated the use of trays in our cafeteria, saving more than 50,000 gallons of water.

Tomorrow’s INNoVATors GreenIsAnATTITUde

Environmental sustainability becomes

more and more a part of our lives every

day. And it’s only going to get better. That

reality isn’t lost on Steven Dancho. Steven,

a double major in fisheries and wildlife

and environmental science, was part of

the student group that led the initiative to

remove most of the vending machines on

campus in an effort to save energy.

“Everyone who’s here has an interest in this. The students are really active when it comes to sustainability issues because we know that’s the future. A lot of the things that have happened were started by students. And the administration here is great about listening and helping put our ideas into action.” —Steve Dancho

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Tomorrow’s Achievers

Our students are never afraid to go international with their fun. With Montreal just a few hours to the north, you can make a weekend out of it and dive into the culture, sports, food, shopping, and fun provided by one of Canada’s coolest cities.

Tomorrow’sACHIeversFew places on earth can match the setting you’ll find at Paul Smith’s College, located in the heart of the six-million-acre Adirondack Park. In fact, we’ve been ranked #1 by Newsweek magazine

for having the most resort-like campus in the U.S. There’s no better place…

Toplay… you can snowmobile, hunt, camp, fish, snowboard, or shred the slopes on nearby Whiteface Mountain, consistently rated #1 in the Northeast by Skiing Magazine.

Towork… you’ll have 14,000 acres of forests, wetlands, lakes, and streams as your own living laboratory right outside your front door.

Toexperience… you’ll be just 20 miles from Lake Placid, New York, home to inspiring galleries, theatres, and some of the world’s top hotels, restaurants, and resorts.

Toengage… you can rock out at a free summer concert, explore the culture of Lake Placid, or build a monster-sized float or snow sculpture for the 10-day Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

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Tomorrow’s Achievers

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“I came for a tour of the college and that was it. Looking out at the lake and the mountain, it’s amazing that you can come to a place like this for college. You get to enjoy the outdoors, drive five minutes to get to a beach, go swimming or hiking or camping with friends. It’s unlike anything you can imagine.”

Bethany Garretson Nature and Culture

Check out a virtual tour of our setting by visiting www.paulsmiths.edu

Tomorrow’s PLAYErs

Our woodsmen’s team isn’t the only group getting it done on the national level. The Paul Smith’s Nordic relay team recently finished third at the USCSA national championships in Colorado, and our snowshoe team has been victorious two years running at the International Snowshoe Championships.

There’s no doubt about it—when you come to Paul Smith’s you’ll get involved with something you never imagined yourself doing. Just ask student Maegen Dills, who had never even seen a lumberjack competition before coming to Paul Smith’s. That didn’t stop her from joining the woodsmen’s team and winning intercollegiate competitions.

Tomorrow’sPLAyersIt isn’t everyone who can live in a place surrounded by trees, snow, and wilderness. Just the lucky ones. We say that because it’s the way our people live and have fun that sets us apart. Every day at Paul Smith’s is a chance to do things you might never have imagined…

extremeextracurriculars… snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, rugby, the Eco Challenge, and canoeing in the “90-Miler” are just a few examples of how we take extracurriculars to the extreme.

InspiringAthletics…our Bobcats sports teams compete in soccer, cross country, volleyball, Nordic skiing, and basketball; and our famed woodsmen’s team has a reputation for dominating at the national level.

outdoorAdventures… it’s what we’re about, and includes alpine skiing, beach volleyball, rock and ice climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and winter camping, among others.

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Tomorrow’s PLAYErs

“There is definitely a common passion for the outdoors here at Paul Smith’s. It’s been a great honor to be part of the woodsmen’s team these past three years. I’ve gotten to know a great group of people, and it felt amazing to win this past summer after all of the hard work put in. I know the experience has made me a better competitor, and a better person.”

—Matt Bolton

Learn more by visiting www.paulsmiths.edu

CUTTInGdownTHeComPeTITIon

When it comes to competitive lumberjacking,

few schools can match Paul Smith’s. Our

co-ed woodsmen’s team boasts the longest

winning streak in the history of intercollegiate

lumberjack sports. And team member Matt

Bolton is the current national collegiate

lumberjack champion.

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Tomorrow’s LeadersTomorrow’sLeAdersEverything you’ll do at Paul Smith’s College—whether it’s studying for a test, banding a hawk, collecting water samples at the Adirondack Watershed Institute, or taking part in any of our student groups—is designed to prepare you for your future. It’s no wonder nine out of 10 Paul Smith’s graduates find jobs in their chosen fields or enter graduate school within six months of graduating…

well-roundedacademics…our First Year Seminar will introduce you to a huge range of issues connected by a specific theme, such as “It’s a Changing World,” and our core curriculum is unlike any other, covering five key areas of knowledge that are critical for success no matter what your major may be.

Professionalfacilities… you’ll benefit from facilities and resources modeled after what you’ll use in the professional world, including two restaurants, seven state-of-the-art laboratory kitchens, a full-service bakery, 14,000 acres of sustainable forest, and world-class resorts just 30 minutes away.

Inspiringfaculty… your professors won’t just know what you want to do in life, they’ll know why you want to do it. And they’ll lend their decades of experience as accomplished experts in their fields to make sure you’re getting what you need to succeed.

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Tomorrow’s Leaders Internships,Paulsmith’sstyle

Students in our hospitality, resort, and culinary management programs take advantage of outstanding industry connections at Paul Smith’s. We offer internship opportunities at some of the hottest destinations in the country, including:

• Alyeska Resort (Alaska)

• Amelia Island Resort (Florida)

• Killington Ski Resort/Grand Hotel (Vermont)

• Kiawah Island Golf Resort (South Carolina)

• Lodge at Vail (Colorado)

• Ritz-Carlton (Florida, Washington, D.C.)

• The Homestead Resort (Virginia)

• The Palm Restaurant Group (New York, Washington, D.C.)

• The Sagamore (New York)

• Turning Stone Casino and Resort (New York)

• Walt Disney World (Florida)

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Tomorrow’s Here

Tomorrow’sLeAdersNo matter where you go after you graduate, you’ll have a network of 13,000 Paul Smith’s alums (known as “Smitties”) who have your back—whether it’s helping you find that perfect job or partnering on research. And our graduates get things done in huge ways:

• John Dillon ’58 is the retired CEO of International Paper.

• Richard Cattani ’64 is CEO of Restaurant Associates, including the Wolfgang Puck restaurants.

• Jon Luther ’67 is Executive Chairman at Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.

• Michael Balshi ’98 earned his Ph.D. at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and is a research scientist at the Complex Systems Research Center in New Hampshire.

• James Buck ’98 is working in the New York State Department of Transportation in the Catskills as an environmental specialist.

• Rebekah Hartman ’98 owns and operates a landscape design business as well as a grass-fed Angus farm.

• Paul Ozimek ’03 is part of the culinary team at Charlie Trotter’s Restaurant in Chicago, recently recognized as the top restaurant in the nation.

• Jean Stone ’03 was named executive chef at The Palm Restaurant in Denver, making her the youngest executive chef in the company and the first woman to reach that position ever for The Palm.

• Katherine Dorn ’05 is a park ranger at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown, New York.

GoAnywhere

Our graduates are prepared for success across a broad spectrum of professional settings. You’ll find our graduates in such settings as…

• “Green” energy companies

• Adirondack Park Agency

• Army Corps of Engineers

• Audubon Society

• Environmental law firms, consultancies, and

education centers

• Horseshoe Bay Resort (Austin, Texas)

• Montage Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills, California)

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

• New York New York Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, Nevada)

• Peace Corps

• Sierra Club

• The Nature Conservancy

• The Ritz Carlton—several locations

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Tomorrow’s Here

ApplyingforAdmissionThe first thing you need to know about applying to Paul Smith’s is that there will be dedicated admissions counselors to help and answer your questions every step of the way. You can apply for either the fall or spring semester, and it’s important to make sure your application materials are complete. They should include:

• Completed admissions application

• Application fee of $30

• Official high school transcripts (from all schools attended) or GED, if applicable

• Official ACT and/or SAT test scores (the Paul Smith’s school codes are 2640 for the SAT and 2858 for the ACT)

Remember, the sooner you apply, the better. If you’re thinking about transferring to Paul Smith’s, you don’t need to send in your SAT or ACT scores, but you do need to include all transcripts from the other colleges you’ve attended.

Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 800.421.2605 with any questions about the admissions process.

scholarshipsandFinancialAid

Nine out of every 10 students at Paul Smith’s receives financial assistance, usually in the form of scholarships, grants, student loans, and campus employment. If you’ve done the work and made solid academic achievements, chances are you’ll qualify for a good portion of the more than $5 million of merit- and need-based financial assistance we provide to students every year.

Remember, we’re looking for bright, motivated students who have something special to bring to the Paul Smith’s community. We’ll do everything we can to make sure there are no financial barriers in your way.

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Office of Admissions Post Office Box 265

Paul Smiths, New York 12970-0265 800.421.2605

admissions@paulsmiths.edu

In the meantime, don’t forget to check out our virtual campus tour at www.paulsmiths.edu.

Paul Smith’s College accepts qualified candidates for admission and provides all programs, services, and activities without regard to race, religion, sex, color, nationality or ethnic group, age, or disability.

Tomorrow’sHereFor you, it can start today. You’ve probably noticed that we attract a distinctive type of person to Paul Smith’s College. Smart. Adventurous. Passionate about the environment and making a real difference in the world. Sound like you?

We encourage anyone who’s thinking about applying to Paul Smith’s to come see us in person. We’ll help arrange a personalized visit day for you that will include a private tour of our beautiful campus (bring your hiking boots), facilities, and residence halls. Ask any of our students about their visit and most of them will tell you that’s what sealed the deal for them.

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PAULsmITH’sCoLLeGe…ATAGLAnCe

FoundedPaul Smith’s was founded in 1946, built directly on the site of the once-famous Paul Smith’s Hotel. It was the first wilderness resort in the Adirondacks and a favorite destination for such dignitaries as President Grover Cleveland, President Theodore Roosevelt, and President Calvin Coolidge.

AcademicsStudents engage in an active learning environment, with an interdisciplinary core curriculum and undergraduate programs in forestry, natural resources, and recreation; hospitality, resort, and culinary management; and the sciences, liberal arts, and business.

StudentsPaul Smith’s is a small private college with just over 1,000 undergraduate students from 20 states.

LocationThe campus is situated on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake, surrounded by more than 14,000 acres in the Adirondack Park, just 20 miles from Lake Placid, New York. Outdoor Life magazine named Paul Smith’s as one of the top 10 schools in the nation for students who love to hunt and fish, and Newsweek magazine ranked us #1 for having the most resort-like campus in the U.S.

Intercollegiate AthleticsPaul Smith’s Bobcats compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), with programs in soccer, cross country, volleyball, Nordic skiing, and basketball. Our nationally respected woodsmen’s team boasts the longest winning streak in the history of intercollegiate lumberjack sports.

FacilitiesIn addition to the expansive living laboratory that surrounds campus, students gain hands-on experience at Paul Smith’s Ganzi Restaurant Training Center, the St. Regis Café, and the Statler Hospitality Center featuring seven full-service laboratory kitchens and a retail bakery. Outside the classroom, the Saunders Sports Complex features a recently renovated fitness center, two gyms, pool, and dance studio. And our three-story climbing wall is brand new, complete with an observation deck at the top.

IntramuralsThere are intramural programs in flag football, inner tube water polo, soccer, softball, volleyball, basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, swimming, duathlons (run/bike/run), and tennis, and one-day events include the softball tournament, winter triathlon, multi-sport event, tennis tournament, fishing derby, three-on-three basketball, canoe racing, snowshoe softball, cross country ski racing, Eco-Challenge, and competitive swimming.

Club SportsClub sports include Bike Club, Striders Club, Ski & Snowboard Club, Indoor Soccer Club, Woodsmen’s Club, Forestry Club, Fly Fishing Club, Hockey Club, PSC Canoe Team, Rock Climbing Club, Rugby Club, Whitewater Kayaking Club, and Emergency Wilderness Response Team (EWRT).

Financial Aid More than 90 percent of Paul Smith’s students receive financial aid every year, in the form of scholarships, grants, student loans, and campus employment. Paul Smith’s provides more than $5 million of merit- and need-based financial assistance to students every year.

Paul Smith’s College Office of Admissions

Post Office Box 265 Paul Smiths, New York 12970-0265

800.421.2605 admissions@paulsmiths.edu

www.paulsmiths.edu