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College Events

The Smith community comes together for events throughout the year. From the first Rally Day in 1876, to Julia Child Day and the Sherrerd Teaching Prizes, begun in 2004, the college's annual events honor our students, faculty and alumnae for their accomplishments; bring families to campus for a taste of college life; and give students an opportunity to learn, reflect or just have fun.

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Commencement

Mountain Day

Rally Day

Otelia Cromwell Day

Otelia Cromwell Day

Celebrating Collaborations

Celebrating Collaborations

Smith in the World

Smith in the World

Sherrerd Prizes for Teaching

Sherrerd Prizes

Julia Child Day

Julia Child Day

Family Weekend

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Performing Arts

Smith’s dance, music and theatre departments offer thought-provoking, inspiring and just-plain-fun performances.

Reunion

Held every May, Reunion is a chance for alumnae to laugh, share, reconnect and remember.

Visiting Smith

Coming to campus? Get directions and information on local accommodations.

Event Planning

The Events Management Office assists in the event planning process, including space reservation, set-up and services.

Calendar

There’s always something going on at Smith, and the college calendar lists it all.

Five College Calendar

Find events at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Notable Dates & Events

Featured Event

SSW Commencement

John M. Greene Hall, 4 p.m.
Author and activist Sonya Renee Taylor delivers the keynote address at the School for Social Work’s Commencement.

Central Check-in

Indoor Track and Tennis Facility, 8 a.m.–noon
Welcome, new students! Central check-in is your first stop when you arrive on campus for Orientation.

Orientation Begins

John M. Greene Hall, 1 p.m.
Orientiation for new students begins with remarks from President Kathy McCartney and guest speakers.

Summer Reading Author

John M. Greene Hall, 3:30 p.m.
Karen Joy Fowler, author of the 2018 “Smith Reads” selection, discusses We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves.

Calendar of Events