Because you’re meant for more.
We believe knowledge is the foundation for a meaningful future. This is education with purpose.
Pick a path that matters.
We believe an empowering curriculum prepares you to make a real impact after graduation.
Play reinforces passion.
We believe hard work is preparation to make a real impact.
Set your sights higher.
We believe in going wherever it takes to reach the goal — then pushing for more.
More than an education.
At Hartwick College, you’ll learn to think critically and apply your knowledge right away — whether it’s in the classroom or on the other side of the world. Our committed faculty, immersive curriculum, and supportive community will equip you with the skills and the courage to make an impact long after you graduate.
Nursing, Burlington, Vermont
“One surprise I had when I got onto campus my freshman year during pre-season was Strawberry Field and Table Rock. I love hiking and trail running, so when I got to see all of the amazing trails just off campus I was thrilled! Hiking to Table Rock with my friends is one of my favorite weekend activities.”
“One of the main things I was looking for in a college was hands-on experience. As a nursing major it is vitally important to get into the clinical setting and apply the concepts our professors teach us in class. When a family friend who was a recent Hartwick nursing graduate told me she graduated with hundreds of clinical hours I was sold. When it comes down to it, grades don’t matter nearly as much as the experiences we have.”
Professor of Biology
“College students are not always independent learners at first, but by their senior year, our students often know things I don’t know. It’s a result of their digging deep in an area, working in collaboration with their faculty. That’s when we really become colleagues. To watch that development – to be part of it – is fantastic.”
“One of the best aspects of my job is the opportunity to know students as individuals and as scholars. We work together in class, in the lab, and in my office and I start to identify things in them. As they progress in their studies and encounter new fields, they might discover one pathway is not as engaging for them as they had thought. I can show them other pathways, but to do that, I have to take the time to get to know them.”
“I’m not here to deliver a lecture; it’s an interaction. I ask a question, they give answers, and that tells me something about the next question. I expect my students to make mistakes. When one does poorly on a test, we talk and develop strategies for changing how he or she approaches the work. Using successes or failures in the moment to inform your successes in the future – that’s what it’s all about.”
NR, MSN, ATCN, CCRN
Assistant professor of nursing, Arizona State University
ICU nurse, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
Nursing major, Spanish minor
“The small class size and the relationships Hartwick nursing students have with professors is outstanding. I appreciate the value of the professors knowing you personally and holding you accountable. Their dedication to my learning motivated me to reach my full potential as a nurse and recognize the great impact I can have on my community in this role.”
“Sometimes what you learn in nursing is not what you expected. Each patient is more than a diagnosis. We learn about illness, but we take care of human beings. Nurses teach, but also learn from their patients and are transformed by these precious nurse-patient interactions. I feel a responsibility to people. I need to know the person I’m taking care of and what they value; that’s the bottom line.”