Welcome to the
American Studies Diploma Program!

Smith College offers a one-year program for women and men of advanced undergraduate or graduate standing leading to the Diploma in American Studies.

Feel free to browse our website for information on the program's aim, its director and students, and on how to support!

News:

10/3: The Forum is online!


10/1: A Letter from the Director

Dear AMS Diploma Alumni,

First of all, greetings to each and every one of you! Though I myself haven't met most -- or even many -- of you as yet, I do know something of the value your year at Smith College holds for you. The testimonies at the Diploma Program's fortieth anniversary celebration were proof enough of that.

I also know that many of you are deeply committed to the future of our program. For this reason, I thought I'd take a few minutes to write and update you on recent events. Perhaps this occasion should even inaugurate a new Diploma Program tradition: an annual newsletter to Smith's “Foreign Legion.” Let me know if you like the idea – I'd certainly love to hear from you! [...] CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE!