Four Precollege students laughing together.

Precollege Programs

Smith Precollege Programs are open to students entering 9th–12th grade in the fall of 2025. Smith is a residential women’s college. Our Precollege Programs offer a Smith experience for high school students. Review our Codes of Conduct for students and parents/guardians to ensure that this program is the right fit for you. College credit is not offered.

All program applications are now closed.

Summer Precollege Programs

College Readiness Workshop

July 20–26, 2025

This one-week precollege program will help you prepare for college. It is for those who need to catch up after remote learning, want to broaden their academic skills or need guidance in preparing their applications.

Students walking toward the Grecourt Gates.

Creative Writing Workshop

July 5–18, 2025

The Creative Writing Workshop lets you explore your writing in a creative and supportive environment. This program will foster your love of writing in a variety of mediums. All levels of writing welcome in this inclusive workshop.

Two students writing, with a filled chalkboard behind them.

Summer Science & Engineering

July 5–18; July 20–August 2, 2025

The Summer Science and Engineering Program is for exceptional students interested in science and engineering. You will engage in lab-based courses with Smith faculty in life and physical sciences and engineering.

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Sustainable Futures

July 20–August 2, 2025

How do activists, organizers, change agents and everyday individuals who value the health of environmental systems maintain their work? Join like-minded individuals who believe in the possibility of positive change and want to come together to shape a different tomorrow.

Two students inspecting rock surfaces.

Women, Gender, & Representation

July 20–August 2, 2025

Explore your interests in women in politics and history, intersectional feminism and race in literature and beyond. All courses in this program give attention to historical context and use an intersectional analytical framework.

Three WGR students, smiling at the camera with glow-stick necklaces and glasses on.
“I’ve absolutely loved my time here and all the amazing people I’ve met. I don’t ever want to leave.”
Siena, 9th grade
“I feel like I have been introduced to American and college culture through precollege; something I will never be able to get elsewhere.”
Harper, 10th grade

By the Numbers

Of 320 enrolled participants across all of our programs last year...

50%

were rising seniors

31%

were rising juniors

15%

were rising sophomores

4%

were rising freshmen

32%

were international students

“There is so much to gain from all the classes and it has left me feeling more confident not only for my place in a college setting but as a woman pursuing a STEM degree.”
2024 SSEP student

COVID-19 Protocols

COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on caseloads, research, current data, and government guidelines and recommendations. Smith will continue to examine and adjust protocols based on evolving information. While the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer required for community members, the college strongly recommends that all members of the community follow CDC COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, including being up to date with all COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. If you have questions, please visit the Schacht Center webpage to learn more. Students who are immunocompromised or disabled are encouraged to visit the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) to learn more about their services.

Two precollege students smiling.

Acknowledgments

We are grateful to the following organizations and schools for their generous support of financial aid for Precollege Program participants:

  • Achievement First Public Charter Schools
  • Community Foundation/The Adams Street Foundation
  • Dusenbury Family Foundation
  • Girls Action Network
  • Joyce Ivy Foundation
  • Minds Matter
  • Office of the State Superintendent of Education
  • The Opportunity Network
  • Passport Scholars Foundation
  • Public Prep Schools
  • REACH Memphis
  • Schuler Family Foundation
  • Success Academy Charter Schools
  • Young Women’s Leadership Network

For information about how your organization might support Smith College’s outreach efforts, please contact the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations.

Request Information

Contact Office of Precollege Programs

30 Belmont Avenue

Northampton, MA 01063