Academic Calendar

Fall 2022

Thursday, September 1
Central check-in for entering first-year students, transfer students, and Ada Comstock scholars

Thursday, September 1–Monday, September 5: Orientation
The week before the start of classes, new students gather to learn about the college and get to know each other.

Sunday, September 4–Monday, September 5
Key pick-up and move-in for returning students

Tuesday, September 6
Classes begin

Monday, September 12
Last day to add a course online

Monday, September 19
Last day to drop a course online; last day to add a Five College course

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 8–Tuesday, October 11
Autumn recess

Friday, October 28–Sunday, October 30: Family Weekend
Students and their families are invited to attend concerts, lectures and panel discussions as well as athletic and social events.

Wednesday, November 9: Sherrerd Teaching Prize Ceremony
The Sherrerd Prize for Distinguished Teaching is given annually to Smith faculty members selected for their distinguished teaching records and demonstrated enthusiasm and excellence.

Tuesday, November 15: Cromwell Day 
Cromwell Day provides dedicated time and space for reflection and education about diversity, racism and inclusion. This year’s theme is “Ignorance is Not Bliss: The Necessity of Teaching and Learning about Race.” All classes are canceled for the day so that students, staff and faculty may attend workshops and the plenary. Morning and afternoon classes only canceled.

Monday, November 7–Friday, November 18
Advising and course registration for the spring 2023 semester

Wednesday, November 23–Sunday, November 27
Thanksgiving recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, and reopen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 27.

Tuesday, December 13
Classes end

Wednesday, December 14–Saturday, December 17
Pre-examination study period

Sunday, December 18–Wednesday, December 21
Final examinations

Thursday, December 22, 2022–Sunday, January 1, 2023
Winter recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, and reopen at 1 p.m. on Tuesday January 3.

Friday, January 6
Fall 2022 grades due (by noon)

Interterm 2023

Wednesday, January 4–Tuesday, January 24
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 16. Houses reopen at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, for continuing fall residents. Houses open for spring arrivals on Monday, January 23.

Spring 2023

Thursday, January 26
Classes begin at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, February 1
Last day to add a course online

Wednesday, February 8
Last day to drop a course online; last day to add a Five College course

Wednesday, February 15
Last day to add a Smith course

Thursday, February 23: Rally Day
Rally Day is highlighted by an all-college convocation at which distinguished alumnae are awarded the Smith College Medal. Afternoon classes are canceled.

Saturday, March 11–Sunday, March 19
Spring recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, and reopen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 19.

Monday, April 3–Friday, April 14
Advising and course registration for the fall 2023 semester

Saturday, April 22: Celebrating Collaborations
Celebrating Collaborations is Smith’s annual showcase of student research and performance, highlighting the collaborative efforts of students and faculty.

Thursday, May 4
Last day of classes

Friday, May 5–Monday, May 8
Pre-examination study period

Tuesday, May 9–Friday, May 12
Final examinations. Houses close to non-seniors at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13.

Monday, May 15
Senior and graduate student grades due (by noon)

Sunday, May 21: 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. Houses close to seniors at noon on Monday, May 22.

Monday, May 22
Non-senior grades due (by noon)

Thursday, May 25–Sunday, May 28 (tentative) 
Second Reunion Weekend