[5] The school moved to its present location in Oneonta in 1928, when the Seminary's trustees voted to close it and incorporate there as a four-year college.

Bresee Hall, today the oldest building on campus, was designed by noted architect John Russell Pope and built in 1928.

Hartwick encourages students to gain real-world experience through internships, volunteer work, and job shadowing.

[29] In 2013, U.S. News & World Report also ranked Hartwick 21st among all U.S. colleges and universities for the percentage of students who study abroad.

[33] Hartwick offers student-run activities through more than 60 clubs and organizations that cover a wide variety of topics.

Greek Life at Hartwick College is based in a rich history dating back more than 80 years.

), including the OozeFest mud volleyball tournament, freshman sundae, sophomore barbecue, junior pig roast, and senior banquet.

Columns include Minds of the Roundtable, Athlete of the Week, The Comic Book Corner, and DSquared.

Pine Lake provides Hartwick students with opportunities for hands-on research, academic study, and responsible environmental stewardship and self-discovery.

The campus has 11 buildings on over 300 preserved acres, including eight cabins that are used as student housing during the school year.

The Vaudevillian, an arched building, is used for movies, contra dances, indoor festivals and other events.

Pine Lake's facilities are available to Hartwick staff, faculty, families and guests, as well as public members.

Students have the opportunity to engage in hiking and wellness courses that utilize the trail system.

The trails serve as a platform for sustainability initiatives and provide a valuable resource for outdoor recreation and education at Hartwick College.

[citation needed] Men's volleyball and women's flag football will be added as varsity sports in 2025–26.