Residence life is part of Smith's cocurricular environment that enhances and enriches the academic program. Students come from varied backgrounds, and the house community provides a supportive, social environment for students to learn about and appreciate each other's experiences and differences.
Thanksgiving Break Info and Form Now Available
If you wish to stay on campus for Thanksgiving break, you must complete a break housing request form online (available on the Forms and Applications page). The break housing request form is due by Thursday, November 15.
Thanksgiving Meal Options
The Office of Students Affairs has 2 meal options for students on Thanksgiving Day. One option is to join a faculty/staff member and their family for the meal. You can sign up for this opportunity by e-mailing jmorris@smith with the subject "Thanksgiving Match." Another option is to share a meal with fellow students in a Smith House. You can sign up for a Thanksgiving Community Meal at: https://www.smith.edu/sao/signup.php. If interested in one of these options you must sign-up by noon on 11/16.
Health and Safety Room Inspections
The Office of Residence Life conducts health and safety room inspections each November to confirm that there are not policy violations which could jeopardize the health and safety of residents. These inspections will happen between November 7-14. Students will receive more information the last week in October about these inspections.
Winter Weekend Deadlines
Deadlines for House Social Event Registrations for Winter Weekend are as follows: Events with alcohol must be turned into Clark Hall by noon on November 20, 2012 and events without alcohol must be turned into Clark Hall by noon on November 28, 2012. Hosts for these events should plan ahead in arranging meetings with the area coordinators to complete the registrations forms as the ACs' schedules will fill quickly with meetings. For more information go to: http://www.smith.edu/reslife/houses_social.php
Winter Break House Closing
All houses will close for Winter Break at 10 am on December 22, 2012. All students must plan accordingly to vacate their houses by this time. Houses will re-open on January 2, 2013 at 1 pm. If you have questions contact the Office of Residence Life at x4940.
