BEGIN, BELONG, BECOME.
A Family Guide to Hartwick College
WHERE YOUR STUDENT TAKES FLIGHT.
We invest in your student—with $20K average annual cost, Hartwick College is among the most affordable top tier colleges on the East Coast.
STUDENT-CENTERED
Future-Forward
Hartwick’s investment in your student’s success makes a difference.
Hartwick has helped students flourish and grow into their best selves for 225 years. As a private, 4-year residential college, we empower your student to tackle an ever-evolving future and become what the world needs, all while tapping into their potential. By identifying unique strengths and developing crucial skill sets, we help your student seamlessly transition into a successful career and meaningful life.
A PERFECT PLACE TO DEVELOP A BEAUTIFUL FUTURE.
Oneonta is a small city that feels like a hometown. When you venture downtown, you’ll find charming restaurants, vibrant shops, live music, and of course, our area’s abundant natural beauty. This college town balances history with contemporary culture, nightlife with nature, fine dining with grab-and-go munchies. And it’s all just a quick bus ride – free with a Hartwick ID – or a short walk onto Main Street.
Happy and Healthy at Hartwick.
Hartwick has the people and connections to help you thrive.
PERRELLA HEALTH CENTER
The Perella Health Center helps students understand and maintain their optimum physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well-being.
PERRELLA COUNSELING CENTER
Our counselors support and guide your student in exploring their feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors to help set personal goals.
FITNESS CENTERS AT HARTWICK
At Hartwick, we have two state-of-the-art fitness centers where students can maintain their overall physical and mental health.
Oyaron Hill
On campus, between and after classes, your student can find other Hawks in places like Dewar Union, The Commons, and Stack Lounge or John Christopher’s Cafe for a quick bite, trivia, or even stand-up comedy and poetry readings. From Wick Week to family weekend to Hawks’ Night Fever, the entire Hartwick community (families included) experiences our vibrant campus, and feels that strong sense of pride.
How to Get Here
Albany International Airport is nearby and Trailways bus service also connects Hartwick to major cities and destinations nationwide.
Once in Oneonta, if you don’t have a car of your own, Uber, Lyft, rental cars, and free local bus service can be trusted to get you from Hartwick to town, and anywhere else you and your family want to explore on your visit.
Welcome To
FLIGHTPATH
Taking flight. Gaining momentum.
At Hartwick, your student’s journey is completely personalized. It’s an experience called FlightPath, and it gives your student all the tools they need to succeed—tools like a built-in digital resume, early job experience, and developmental landmarks focused on post-graduate success. Through mentorship and real-world work experience, your student will be prepared to meet the needs of the 21st century. And with a personal Guidance Team dedicated to supporting your student every step of the way, they’ll find their voice and their place, and navigate their college journey.
PERSONAL GUIDANCE TEAM
Your student will receive personalized support with a Guidance Team that evolves to address their aspirations and goals. From day one, your student is assigned a Success Coach to lead their personal Guidance Team, as well as a Faculty Advisor, and the addition of an Alumni Mentor and Career Coach over time.
Success Coach
A key ally in adjusting to college, connecting with campus resources, and moving through challenges into a successful future.
Faculty Advisor
A partner in choosing classes, navigating changes, and staying on track toward a degree.
Career Coach
The go-to person for one-on-one career guidance and practical advice tailored to your student’s goals.
Almuni Mentor
A valuable contact for real-world insights, getting career ready, and preparing for life after Hartwick.
Career Preparation
The Strengths Assessment, taken in the first year, helps your student and their Guidance Team identify natural strengths and abilities, so they can set intentional personal and professional goals.
Drawing from your student’s Strengths Assessment and individual goals, this unique course taken in the fall is designed to help your student explore the Hartwick community, collaborating on projects that empower them to take advantage of FlightPath opportunities.
During an all-in professional conference, your student will learn what it takes to grow in their career, and the art of networking.
With their classmates, your student will travel to major cities, visit businesses, and tour alumni workplaces. They’ll gain insider insights and make meaningful connections for the future.
Take Flight with FlightPath
BEING MARKETABLE BEGINS HERE.
We know future employers seek graduates with real-world work experience, and the ability to adapt easily. FlightPath not only provides a framework for Hawks to develop all of these skills, but it provides access to extensive career opportunities and alumni networks.
Outcomes
Salaries
The average annual mid-career pay for Hartwick graduates is $120K.
Internships
Almost 80% of our students complete an internship.
Career Resources
100% of our students are assigned a career coach.
Digital Resume
Your student will begin building it as soon as they’re on campus. It’s far more valuable than a transcript because their digital resume acts as evidence of how your student’s academics and activities are interconnected and strategic — and offers future employers a full picture of just how ready your Hartwick student is to contribute at a high level from day one.
Opportunities with Support
Your student has their very own Career Coach to assist with resume building, interview preparation, finding the perfect internship, and job shadowing.
Your student will have an Alumni Mentor in their junior and senior years, helping them enhance their career readiness and also envision their life after graduation. This relationship is not only valuable as a link to post-grad internships and opportunities, but also meaningful — the Hawk community is tight-knit, and knows that great things happen when we help each other take flight.
We know future employers seek graduates with real-world work experience, and the ability to adapt easily. FlightPath provides a framework for Hawks to develop all of these skills and access to extensive career opportunities and alumni networks.
We’re known for it. We specialize in it. And we know it’s what makes students into superstars. Our academic support resources ensure each student is prepped for achievement. From our Student Success Center, where staff is available to help to define your student’s goals and plans, to our advisors who are prepared to listen, understand, and when necessary, refer them to an expert that can provide specialized attention.
WE INVEST IN YOUR STUDENT.
We are dedicated to making a quality private education affordable for every student. This reflects how much we believe in the educational experience we provide. A financial aid counselor will tailor a plan that best fits your family’s needs, with continued assistance throughout your student’s entire time at Hartwick.
#9 TOP COLLEGES
with Largest Merit Scholarships
Zippia: the Career Report
$60 million +
committed in comprehensive aid
$32 million
awarded in scholarships and grants
Work Study Program
Take advantage of our work study program and earn extra money while doing meaningful, career-driven work.
Personalized Aid
We know that no two circumstances are exactly alike. That’s why our financial aid counselors are committed to helping you. We offer one-on-one meetings all throughout the admissions process to help make your student's Hartwick journey a reality.