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Houses, Not Dorms

With 40 unique, self-governing houses on campus, living at Smith feels a lot like coming home. Most students choose to live on campus for the duration of their college career, which means you get to live with people from all four class years, enjoying timeless traditions like Friday afternoon tea together.

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Reasons to Celebrate Smith

Our biggest classroom blooms year-round.

Established in 1895 by Smith’s first president, Laurenus Clark Seelye, the botanic garden is a 127-acre living laboratory. Plant research, art installations, classroom visits, and guest lectures all make the garden an integral part of the Smith curriculum. “It is not simply the presence of the plants in our collections,” says director John Berryhill, “but the work we choose to do with them that will define us.”

A photo of a woman at the mum show in the 50s.

Smith, in the Moment

Stay current with all things Smith. Learn about upcoming events and peruse the news on Smith Today.

Campus Life

Framed in History

‘Our Predecessors’ exhibit celebrates contributions of Smith College’s earliest students of color.

  • Campus Life
  • March 5, 2026
News of Note

‘Educating the Whole Person’

Smith College leaders detail how a new strategic plan centers learning, leading, and belonging.

  • News of Note
  • March 3, 2026
ATHLETICS

Let’s Go, Bears!

Smith will take on Union College in the first round of the NCAA DIII tournament on Friday, March 5 at 4:45 p.m.

A Culture of Curiosity

Isa Otero ’26

Theatre major

“It’s not uncommon that you’ll see a dancer featured on a Smith College stage, only to discover that their major is quantitative economics. That’s what drew me to Smith—the possibilities for students to pursue their varied passions, drawing strong connections between seemingly opposing fields.”

Chioma Opara ’27

Computer Science and Quantitative Economics double major

“Being a Smithie means making space for others. Continually pushing the limits of what I think I can do. Trying new things. Taking risks. Being willing to change and adapt as my knowledge of the world expands.”

Seunghyeon Kim ’26

Sociology and Statistical & Data Sciences double major

“I noticed that people at Smith had a strong connection within the campus community and that students passionately pursued authentic learning. These two elements persuaded me to apply to Smith.”

Adline Dely ’26

Biological Sciences major; Chemistry minor

“Many of the colleges I got accepted to weren’t very generous with financial aid. Smith was different. The no-loans program meant that I could pursue my education without worrying too much about the financial burden on my family.”