Empower the Whole You

Empower the whole you.

A Smith education will push you beyond your intellectual passions. You’ll delve deeply into the world of ideas. You’ll discover what inspires and empowers you.

Empower the whole you.

An education as unique as you are.

An education as
unique as you are.

The Academic Program
Different Perspectives, Served Daily

Different perspectives,
served daily.

Explore Living at Smith
A World College

A world college.

Smith's Global Reach
Be prepared to push boundaries.

Be prepared
to push boundaries.

Smith's History & Traditions
A setting to inspire you.

A setting
to inspire you.

Explore the Campus & Northampton
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A tradition of
cultivating leaders.

Smith Success Stories

Smith, in the Moment

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31 Days. $3.1 Million.

Support our December Giving Challenge and help us raise $3.1 million in 31 days for scholarship aid. Give now.

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Design Thinking co-director Emily Norton believes in the power of design to give people agency in shaping the world.
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A new program, “Designing Your Life,” aims to help students create a Swiss Army knife for developing their futures.
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A member of the faculty since 2000, Michael Thurston has been named Smith’s next provost and dean of the faculty.

Strengthening Our Community

On October 29, President McCartney wrote to the Smith community to share the results of an independent inquiry into events of July 31, 2018, when a Smith employee contacted Campus Police about a student in a residence hall.

Notable Dates & Events

Featured Event
Dec
13

Wailing Banshees Concert

  • Earle Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m.

  • Kick off the end of classes by wailing with the Banshees—jigs, reels and the best craic on campus!
Dec
13

Last Day of Classes

  • It’s the last day of classes for the fall semester; exams begin December 18 and end December 21.
Dec
14

Celebrations Dance Performance

  • Scott Gym Dance Studio, 8 p.m.

  • “Re-encounter,” contemporary choreography and performance by Celebrations, Smith’s student-run dance company.
Dec
18

First Day of Midyear Exams

  • Through Friday, December 21

  • The annual midyear examination period. No evening period for self-scheduled exams on December 21.

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