Expense Explanatory Notes

Expense Explanatory Notes

  1. Tuition — The tuition charge for each semester covers the period as set forth in the Academic Calendar for  under the headings of Summer, Fall, and Spring.
  2. Room Charges — Residence Hall descriptions are found in the Residence Hall Living section.
  3. Board — All residential students attending Paul Smith’s College must participate in the Board Plan. The plan is Carte Blanche that offers unlimited access to the Dining Hall during serving hours. Please contact Sodexho for hours of operation.
    Off-Campus Student                 25 Block - $210
    Block Meal Plan                         50 Block - $415
  4. Sustainability Fee — This fee allows students the opportunity to demonstrate Paul Smith’s College spirit and commitment to local and global sustainability.
  5. Bobcat Bucks — This fee gets you a prepaid gift card for $500.00 per semester for use of purchasing books at the Pack Basket (The College Bookstore). If you choose not to have this card, fill out a waiver and you will then be able to purchase your books outright at the store. You may pay using cash, personal or traveler's checks or VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AMEX.
  6. Special Uniforms, Clothing and Equipment — Students in the specified programs will need to purchase personal items as described in the program sections of the catalog. The charges are a one-time investment and are approximately:
Division/Program Charge
Baking and Pastry Arts $850
Culinary Arts $700
Forestry $300-600
Hotel and Restaurant Management $300
Degrees & Certificates
Course Descriptions