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.

If you do not apply for aid prior to admission and by the published deadlines, you will not be eligible for college aid until you complete 32 credits at Smith. Please see the financial aid policy page for details.

The Smith College application for admission is available online and as a PDF. Your application fee of $60 is waived if you apply online.

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.

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 32 liberal arts credits.

	Official high school transcript or GED certificate

	Reference forms (2)

	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

			September Admission

Part I application form and fee or fee waiver			Feb. 1

Interview			Feb. 1

Part II application form			Feb. 15

Official college transcripts			Feb. 15

Official high school transcript or GED			Feb. 15

Two reference forms			Feb. 15

Autobiography			Feb. 15

Résumé			Feb. 15

Financial aid materials			Feb. 15

Midterm evaluation forms			Mar. 1

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