Smith College: For Nontraditional Students: Apply



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Please note: Women who are at least 24 years old (or will turn 24 during their first semester at Smith), have a dependent other than a spouse or are veterans must apply to Smith through the Ada Comstock Scholars Program. If this does not apply to you, please consult the transfer or first-year pages for further information.

The Smith College application for admission is available online and as a PDF. Your application fee of $60 is waived if you apply online. We do not use the Common Application for Ada Comstock Scholars.

If you would prefer to submit a paper application you may download the PDF and mail it to the Office of Admission along with your application fee.

If you intend to apply for financial aid, you must do so when you apply for admission and by the published deadlines. If you do not, you will not be eligible for college aid until you complete 48 credits at Smith. Please see the financial aid policy page for details.

Required application materials


	Part I Application

	On campus interview or a telephone interview if distance makes it impossible to visit campus. Please bring unofficial copies of college transcript(s) to the interview. We do not offer telephone interviews for applicants living outside the United States.

	Part II Application

	Official college transcript(s). Candidates are expected to present at least 48 liberal arts credits.

	Official high school transcript or GED certificate

	Reference forms (2) At least one reference should be from a faculty member who has taught you in a college level class.

	Autobiographical essay

	Résumé

	Midterm evaluation form

	Photocopies of course descriptions for all college courses completed and in progress.

Financial aid application requirements


	Ada Comstock Scholars Program Application for Financial Aid

	Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

	Signed copies of federal tax returns

Mailing address

Office of Admission
Smith College
7 College Lane
Northampton, MA 01063

Calendar of Deadlines

	January Admission	September Admisson

Part I application and fee or fee waiver	Nov. 15	Feb. 1

Interview	Nov. 15	Feb. 1

Part II application	Nov. 15	Feb. 15

Official college transcripts	Nov. 15	Feb. 15

Official high school transcript or GED	Nov. 15	Feb. 15

Two reference forms	Nov. 15	Feb. 15

Autobiographical essay and résumé	Nov. 15	Feb. 15

Midterm evaluations	Nov. 15	Mar. 1

Financial aid materials	Nov. 15	Feb. 15

Signed copies of most current federal tax returns	Nov. 15	Mid-April

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