You don't have to take our word for the claims we make about Smith. Come check us out yourself.
We hold a number of special campus visit events throughout the year. Or, you can plan your own visit, choosing from a variety of activities including a campus tour, information session, interview or hosted overnight stay. Smith classes are open to visitors and you can arrange to meet with a faculty member in your area of academic interest. Explore the links on the right to learn more about visiting Smith, and if you have any questions, please contact us!
The Office of Admission is open from 8:30-4:30 p.m. on weekdays during the academic year (Aug. 26-May 16) and 8:00-4:00 p.m. during the summer (May 20-Aug. 23).
We are open from 9:30-1:00 p.m. on Saturdays (Jul. 13-Aug. 24 and Sept. 14-Jan. 25). Holiday hours are listed here.
We can be reached by email or phone (800) 383-3232 or (413) 585-2500.
We host a number of campus visit events throughout the year for prospective students and their families. These full day programs offer a variety of workshops, panels, opportunities to meet members of the Smith community and campus and facility tours.
Taking a campus tour is a great way to get a quick overview of Smith. Tours usually last about an hour.
Tour times: |
Monday-Friday |
10 and 11 a.m.; 1 and 3 p.m. |
Saturday, April 6 and 13 |
11 a.m. |
Saturday, Jul. 13-Aug. 24 |
10 a.m. and 12 p.m. |
Saturday, Sept. 14-Jan. 25 |
10 a.m. and 12 p.m. |
Tours for non-traditional students
We also offer tours by request led by current Ada Comstock Scholars on the following days from Sep. 30 - Jan. 24
Monday |
3 p.m. |
Tuesday |
1 and 3 p.m. |
Wednesday |
3 p.m. |
Thursday |
9 a.m.; 1 and 3 p.m. |
Friday |
9 a.m.; 1 and 3 p.m. |
Saturday |
10 a.m. and 12 p.m. |
*All Ada tour requests must be sent to Lia Brassord at least 48 hours prior to visit. Traditional tours do not require registration.
Our campus tours are led by student volunteers. Student tour guides may not be available at certain times of the year, especially during academic breaks and holidays such as but not limited to December/January winter break and March spring break. A map of campus and walking guide will be provided should you wish to take a self-guided tour. Consult the office hours for information regarding holidays and academic breaks.
In addition to taking a tour of the campus, you can learn more about Smith and ask specific questions in a group information session. Sessions, which are conducted by admission counselors, are offered throughout the year.
Monday-Friday, Mar. 11-Jan. 31 |
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
Saturdays, Jul. 13-Aug. 24 |
11 a.m. |
Saturdays, Sep. 14 -Jan. 25 |
9 a.m. and 11 a.m. |
Information sessions are not held from February 1 to mid-March, with the exception of President's Week, when they will be offered Monday through Friday at 2:00 p.m.
A personal interview is highly recommended for first-year and transfer students and required for nontraditional students. This one-to-one conversation allows you to tell us about yourself and to ask specific questions about Smith. The Office of Admission staff will be happy to arrange an interview appointment for you. Click here to send us an email or call (800) 383-3232 or (413) 585-2500.
Interview appointments: |
Monday-Friday, Apr. 1-Jan. 31 |
9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Saturday, Sep. 7-Jan. 25 |
9 a.m.-noon |
The admission office staff reserves February 1 to April 1 each year for the reading of applications. During this time interviews are only available for transfer students.
First-Year Students
You should come to Smith for an interview between April 1 of your junior year and January 31 of your senior year. If you can't schedule an on-campus interview, you can use our lookup page to find an alumna interviewer in your area.
Transfer Students
Students applying for January admission must complete their interview by December 1. For September admission, students applying under the preferred deadline of February 1 must complete their interview by February 15. Students applying after February 1 may interview any time before May 15. If you can't schedule an on-campus interview, you can use our lookup page to find an alumna interviewer in your area.
Nontraditional students (Ada Comstock Scholars)
Students applying for January admission must complete their interview by November 15. For September admission, students must complete their interview by February 1. Alumnae interviews are not available for nontraditional students.
You are welcome to sit in on a Smith class. View the online course guide to select the subject, size and format (seminar, colloquium or lecture) that you wish to visit. We recommend emailing the professor in advance to confirm location and availability.
If you'd like to speak with a faculty member in more depth, you can chat after class or arrange another mutually convenient meeting. Faculty information is located on academic department sites (view our list of departments).
Overnight visits are available Monday through Thursday evenings, when the college is in session, from late September to mid November, and in February and March. Because we think it's important for you to visit classes, the admission staff schedules overnight stays only during the week. Overnights are available for high school seniors and transfer students only.
Your student host or her friends will keep you company during your campus stay, have dinner and breakfast with you and take you to classes.
To arrange a hosted overnight stay, it's best to contact the Office of Admission at least three to four weeks in advance, (though last-minute stays are sometimes possible). Students must complete the required Waiver and Information Form when they come to campus. Please be sure to read it carefully.
The Office of Admission is open from 8:30-4:30 p.m. on weekdays during the academic year (Aug. 26-May 16) and 8:00-4:00 p.m. during the summer (May 20-Aug. 23).
We are open from 9:30-1:00 p.m. on Saturdays (Jul. 13-Aug. 24 and Sept. 14-Jan. 25). Holiday hours are listed below.
Student tour guides may not be available at certain times of the year, especially during academic breaks and holidays. You may call ahead to confirm guide availability. A map of campus and walking guide will be provided if the office is closed or a student tour guide is not available.
Please consult the list below as you plan your trip to Smith.
Date
7/4/13 |
Description
Independence Day |
Status
Closed |
9/2/13 |
Labor Day |
Closed |
Fall, TBA |
Mountain Day |
Call ahead |
10/13 - 10/15/13 |
Autumn Recess |
Call ahead |
11/5/13 |
Otelia Cromwell Day |
Call ahead |
11/27/13 |
Thanksgiving Recess |
Closed at noon |
11/27 - 12/01/13 |
Thanksgiving Recess |
Closed |
12/23 - 1/2/2014 |
Winter Break |
Closed |
12/20 - 1/24/14 |
Winter Recess |
Call ahead |
1/20/14 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
Closed |
2/19/14 |
Rally Day |
Call ahead |
3/15 - 3/23/14 |
Spring Recess |
Call ahead |
5/26/14 |
Memorial Day |
Closed |
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Are you visiting Smith with a group that includes five or more students? We can provide a special group tour in these circumstances. Please contact Lia Brassord via email lbrassor@smith.edu to schedule a group tour.
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