FAQs

• Do I need to be vaccinated and boosted to attend reunion?
  All reunion attendees - alums and guests - must be fully vaccinated and boosted. At Smith College, “full vaccination” is defined as receiving the primary vaccination course, plus a booster shot for those who are eligible, and two weeks have passed since receiving the last shot for which you are eligible. Terms and conditions are detailed in the registration process.

• Will we need to wear masks?
  Masking is currently not required, however prior to embarking on the journey to campus, alums and their guests will visit the COVID-19 Information website for the most up-to-date COVID protocols.

• What are Smith’s guidelines for managing COVID on campus?
  All events on Smith campus will follow the guidelines for the current campus operating mode, according to the COVID-19 Information website. 

Registration

• How do I register?
  Registration is available for Reunion I and Reunion II.

Payment

• Can I register now and pay when I arrive for Reunion?
  No, payment must accompany the reservation.
• What is the class registration fee used for?
  The class registration fees are set by the individual classes to help defray class Reunion costs. Contact your class Reunion Chair for more information about the class registration fee.
• Do I have to pay my class dues to attend Reunion?
  The class registration fee generally includes the dues fee for the year; however, classes cannot require classmates to pay dues to attend Reunion.

Cancellations & Refunds

• If I register and can’t attend, can I get a refund?
  Class and college registration fees are non-refundable. Meal fees are nonrefundable after the May 4 registration deadline for Reunion I, and after the May 11 registration deadline for Reunion 2. Housing fees are always refundable no matter when the person canceled. Requests for refund can be directed to Reunion Registration by phone at 800-526-2023 (option 9) or 413-585-2150, or by email at reunionregistration@smith.edu. All refund requests will be reviewed and processed following the completion of Reunion II weekend. Please allow up to four weeks for receipt of your refund. 

Note: The majority of classes must check-in at Seelye Hall to be included in their class attendance count. The classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958 must check-in at Northrop/Gillett House. The Alumnae House will NOT be a check-in site this year, as we have found Seelye to be an easier location because of its proximity to parking, and to central campus.

• When can I arrive for check-in?
  Reunion check-in runs as follows:
  Thursday: 4–9 p.m.
  Friday: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
  Saturday: 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
• May I check in earlier than the official check-in period?
  No.
• What time can I get into my room?
  Thursday at 4 p.m. after you have checked in.
• When do I have to be out of my room?
  11 a.m. on Sunday is the latest departure time.
• Will there be someone to help with my luggage?
  We will have limited availability to help guests with their luggage on campus. Please only bring essentials and what you or your party can manage independently. If you will need additional assistance, please try to communicate with us in advance and we may be able to help in a limited capacity.
• Where do I go if I arrive after check-in closes?
  Call Campus Police at 413-585-2490. An officer will be dispatched to let you in and give you your room number. You must stop at Seelye the next morning to officially check in and pick up your key card to access your house.

Housing

• What is the rate for one night?
  There is one flat housing rate of $160 per person, per bed for the full weekend (3 nights). This rate includes hot breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. We cannot prorate the housing charge for single nights.
• Is there a charge for my child?
  If you want a separate room or bed for a child, the same housing charges apply. Otherwise, your child can sleep in your room, but you will need to provide your own sleeping bag, porta-crib or air mattress. Please note that housing will be limited and we are encouraging alums to travel without guests if possible in order to reserve housing for reunion-year alums.
• Will I be able to stay near my friends? 
  Housing will be located in or near class headquarters, which is the main gathering place for alums.   Alums and guests will be housed with their reuning classmates in multiple houses assigned to the class, in accordance with accessibility and companion needs. Provided that all accessibility and companion needs can be met, we try to group alums in individual rooms in close proximity to their senior house classmates within their assigned houses.  
• What is my room assignment?
  You will be given your room assignment when you check in at the Seelye upon your arrival on campus.
• Am I guaranteed a room in on-campus housing?
  On-campus housing is limited and available first-come, first-serve. We recommend you register early in order to make sure you get housing. Due to limited housing, housing may be capped this year. For a list of local inns, hotels and bed & breakfasts, please click here. There are also rental services such as HomeAway or Airbnb.
• I need to be in a handicap accessible room in a house with an elevator (or any other disability housing requests).
  Indicate any disability requests when completing your Reunion registration.
• Can I change my room?
  Only if there is something wrong with your room upon arrival.
• Can I smoke in my room?
  No. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on campus, including student residences.
• Will my room have a private bathroom?
  No.
• Will my room have a refrigerator?
  No.
• Will I have access to cooking facilities?
  No.
• Can I bring my pet?
  No. Pets are not allowed in student residences, except registered service animals.
• Will there be a place to secure valuables?
  No. You will not receive a key to your room and there is no place to store valuables.
• Does my house have an elevator?
  Chase/Duckett, Comstock/Wilder, Cutter/Ziskind, Lamont, King/Scales and Northrop/Gillett have elevators..

Meals

• Are vegetarian alternatives available?
  Yes, each meal will have a vegetarian and vegan alternative. Request any dietary accommodations in your registration form.
• Is there a separate price for children’s meals?
  Yes, meals for children 12 and under are available for $12 per meal.