Built on the site of the Adirondacks’ first wilderness resort, Paul Smith’s Hotel, the college is a haven for those who thrive on adventure. We are renowned for our exceptionally hands-on academics, inclusive community, spectacular location, and significant impact on the world around us.

Living and learning here requires a special kind of student—someone who values the abundance of our natural landscape and embraces our spirit of creative self-reliance. We call ourselves Smitties, and we always say, “It’s about the experience.”