Academic Calendar

Please note that dates are subject to change. Visit the registrar’s calendar for detailed dates and deadlines.

Thursday, September 3
Central check-in or entering first-year students, transfer students, and Ada Comstock scholars
President’s Welcome Assembly

Sunday, September 6-Monday, September 7
All houses open for returning students; key pick-up

Tuesday, September 8
Classes begin

Monday, September 14
Last day to add a course via Workday

Tuesday, September 22
Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request

To be announced by the president: Mountain Day  
Mountain Day is a surprise break from classes. The president chooses a beautiful fall day and announces the holiday by ringing the college bells. Classes scheduled before 7 p.m. are canceled.

Saturday, October 10–Tuesday, October 13
Autumn recess

Monday, October 19
Faculty: mid-semester grades due

Friday, October 23–Sunday, October 25: Family Weekend 
Students and their families are invited to attend concerts, lectures, and panel discussions as well as athletic and social events.

Tuesday, November 10–Friday, November 20
Advising and course registration for the spring 2027 semester

Tuesday, November 10: Cromwell Day
Cromwell Day provides dedicated time and space for reflection and education about diversity, racism and inclusion. All morning and afternoon classes are canceled.

Wednesday, November 25–Sunday, November 29
Thanksgiving recess

Tuesday, December 15
Classes end

Wednesday, December 16–Friday, December 18
Pre-examination study period

Saturday, December 19 
Final examinations begin

Tuesday, December 22 at 3 p.m.
Final examinations end/semester ends

Wednesday, December 23 at 10 a.m.
Houses close for winter recess, except students approved for winter break housing

Wednesday, December 23, 2026–Sunday, January 3, 2027 
Winter recess

Wednesday, January 6 
Faculty: Fall 2026 grades due at noon

Interterm

Sunday, January 3
Houses reopen at 1 p.m. (for students on campus both semesters and spring leaves approved for an early arrival)

Monday, January 4–Friday, January 22
During January interterm, the college is open, but residence is not required. Interterm provides time for students to investigate a special area of interest; to participate in courses, activities and conferences at Smith and other area colleges; to do work in libraries, museums, laboratories, etc.; to participate in internships; to work on research projects; or to enjoy the facilities of the campus at a more leisurely pace. No classes are held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 18.

Monday, February 1
Faculty: Interterm grades due by noon

Spring Semester

Thursday, January 21
Houses reopen for spring arrivals and students returning from leave

Monday, January 25
Classes begin

Friday, January 29
Last day to add a course via Workday

Friday, February 5
Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request

Thursday, February 25: Rally Day
Rally Day is highlighted by an all-college convocation at which distinguished alumnae are awarded the Smith College Medal, with a reception to follow. Afternoon classes are canceled.

Saturday, March 13–Sunday, March 21
Spring recess. 

Monday, March 22
Faculty: Spring mid-semester grades due

Tuesday, April 6–Friday, April 16
Advising and course registration for the fall 2027 semester

Friday, April 16: Collaborations
Afternoon classes canceled at the discretion of the instructor.

Friday, April 30
Last day of classes

Saturday, May 1–Monday, May 3
Pre-examination study period

Tuesday, May 4
Final examinations begin

Friday, May 7 at 3 p.m.
Final examinations end/semester ends

Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m.
Houses close for non-graduating students

Monday, May 10
Faculty: Senior and graduate student grades due by noon

Sunday, May 16: Commencement
Commencement Weekend is Smith’s final chance to honor its graduating seniors and to observe such traditions as Ivy Day and Illumination Night. The weekend culminates on Sunday when families, friends and seniors gather for the awarding of diplomas.

Monday, May 17
Faculty: Non-senior grades due at noon
Houses close for graduating students at noon