Academic Calendar

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

Friday, August 29
Central check-in for entering first-year students, transfer students, and Ada Comstock scholars

President’s Welcome Assembly

Tuesday, September 2–Wednesday, September 3
Key pick-up and move-in for returning students

Thursday, September 4 
Classes begin

Wednesday, September 10 
Last day to add a course via Workday

Wednesday, September 17 
Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request

Wednesday, September 24 
Last day to add a Smith 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 11–Tuesday, October 14 
Autumn recess

Monday, October 20 
Faculty: mid-semester grades due

Friday, October 31–Sunday, November 2: Family Weekend 
Students and their families are invited to attend concerts, lectures and panel discussions as well as athletic and social events.

Thursday, November 6: Cromwell Day (tentative) 
Cromwell Day provides dedicated time and space for reflection and education about diversity, racism and inclusion. All morning and afternoon classes are canceled.

Tuesday, November 11–Friday, November 21
Advising and course registration for the spring 2026 semester

Wednesday, November 26–Sunday, November 30 
Thanksgiving recess. 

Thursday, December 11
Classes end

Friday, December 12–Monday, December 15 
Pre-examination study period

Tuesday, December 16–Friday, December 19 
Final examinations

Saturday, December 20, 2025–Sunday, January 4, 2026 
Winter recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, and reopen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 4 for Interterm.

Tuesday, January 6 
Faculty: Fall 2025 grades due at noon

Interterm

Monday, January 5–Friday, January 23 
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 19.

Monday, February 2 
Faculty: Interterm grades due by noon

Spring Semester

Monday, January 26 
Classes begin

Friday, January 30 
Last day to add a course via Workday

Friday, February 6 
Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request

Friday, February 13 
Last day to add a Smith course

Thursday, February 26: 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 14–Sunday, March 22 (tentative) 
Spring recess. 

Monday, March 23
Faculty: Spring mid-semester grades due

Tuesday, April 7–Friday, April 17 (tentative) 
Advising and course registration for the fall 2026 semester

Friday, April 24: Collaborations
Afternoon classes canceled at the discretion of the instructor.

Friday, May 1 
Last day of classes

Saturday, May 2–Monday, May 4 
Pre-examination study period

Tuesday, May 5–Friday, May 8 
Final examinations

Saturday, May 9
Houses close for non-graduating students at 10 a.m.

Monday, May 11 
Faculty: Senior and graduate student grades due by noon

Sunday, May 17: 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 18 
Faculty: Non-senior grades due at noon
Houses close for graduating students at noon