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
Crowd of students at Commencement

A tradition of
cultivating leaders.

Smith Success Stories

Smith, in the Moment

Four student geologists on a rock formation in Nevada
Research & Inquiry

Ripple Effects

Sara Pruss’s research with students about a time in Earth’s distant past ended up in an exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History.

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Commencement speaker Dottie Morris in academic regalia
Commencement

Dottie Morris will deliver the address at the School for Social Work’s Commencement ceremony, Friday, August 16.
Sunshine Schneider with a city skyline in the background
Performing Arts

Despite little previous acting experience, Sunshine Schneider ’22 says that in many ways, she’s been performing all her life.
Nina Shute, Ha Phuong Le, Mandira Marambe and Serena-Lian Sakheim-Devine
Research & Inquiry

A team of Design Clinic students developed a plastic rod-scoring device that will be used by a local manufacturer.

Notable Dates & Events

Featured Event
Aug
30

Central Check-in

  • Indoor Track and Tennis Facility, 8–11:30 a.m.

  • Welcome, new students! Central check-in is your first stop when you arrive on campus for Orientation.
Aug
30

Orientation Begins

  • John M. Greene Hall, 1 p.m.

  • Orientation for new students begins with remarks from President Kathy McCartney and guest speakers.
Sep
5

First Day of Classes

  • Fall semester classes begin at 8 a.m. Welcome back!
Sep
6

Conversing With Schubert

  • Josten Library Mezzanine, 5 p.m.

  • Pianist Jiayan Sun previews his 2019–20 concert series with an informal lecture and performance.

Reason #25 You Should Visit

Annual dance concerts

Schedule a Visit
Students in a dance performance