F A S T F A C T S
Location | Paul Smiths
Population | 1,000
Enrollment | 662
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/26-12/13
Spring | 01/21-05/09
Location | Paul Smiths
Population | 1,000
Enrollment | 662
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment
Term Dates
Fall | 08/26-12/13
Spring | 01/21-05/09
Paul Smith's College is located on 14,000 acres of land - perfect to explore!
It's all about the experience with small class sizes and hands on learning!
| 2025-2026 Chance of Placement | ||
| Home Pay | | | Excellent |
| Understand Chances of Placement | ||
Academics
Registration- Campus Catalog
- When will I register? According to class standing
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
- Disaster Management & Response & Natural Resources - Natural Resources Conservation is PSC first Master's Degree program, while Disaster Management & Response offers a broad scope of professional opportunities for graduates, including resource management, economic and social impact assessment, policymaking, and community development.
- Business & Hospitality Management - Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management, Sports & Event Management, Entrepreneurship & Communication
- Forestry & Environmental Sciences - Built on a longstanding Adirondack tradition, forestry education at Paul Smith’s College equips students with a foundation of technical, field-based and applied education that combines theory and practice. Students in our Environmental Sciences program at Paul Smith’s College have a rare opportunity to directly study ecosystems and environmental issues within the Adirondacks.
- Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences - From their first semester, our students engage in activities such as small mammal trapping, fish sampling and identification, bird capture and banding, wildlife habitat assessments and amphibian ecology studies.
- Outdoor Adventure Recreation - Students choose different areas of emphasis, including environmental education, adventure education, and technical/guiding skills. No matter which area of focus you select, you’ll graduate with a highly marketable and capable set of skills: Sustainable recreational and business practices Manager-level program design and delivery Business, advertising, and site/facility management Deep understanding of the broad social contexts that influence access/barriers to recreation Ability and passion for making recreation accessible for all Communication, leadership and problem-solving
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Biology/Life Science, Botany/Plant Sciences, Business Management... ++ show all
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences- Full-year exchange Accepted
- Single term exchange Accepted
- TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 79.00 Internet
- IELTS: must have a score of 213.00
- Not available
- Will not accept
- Will accept Home Payment Pay
Tuition / Finances
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
- Home Payment: 18 ($600 per additional hour)
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Fee | $36 | Year | Home | Mandatory |
| Course Fees / Materials | Varies | Semester | Host & Home | Mandatory |
Room / Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- Approximate cost: $4655
- Students must live on campus
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
Resources
Campus LinksHealth
| Purpose | Amount | Period | Plan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $2600 | Year | Home | Waiver Available |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
Proof of insurance is required or student must purchase campus plan.
https://www.paulsmiths.edu/student-health-services/insurance/
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,300 per semester.
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
Hepatitis A is required for the following programs: recreation, adventure travel and ecotourism; culinary; baking; food and beverage; and hotel, resort and tourism management. Available at our clinic for $95.