Reunion

If I register and can’t attend, can I get a refund?
Reunion registrations are not transferable. Class and college registration fees are non-refundable. Meal fees are nonrefundable after the April 30 registration deadline for Reunion I, and after the May 7 registration deadline for Reunion II. Meal transfer requests after the registration deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact reunionregistration@smith.edu for more information.

Housing fees are always refundable no matter when the person canceled. Requests for refund can be directed to Reunion Registration by phone at 800-526-2023 (option 9) or 413-585-2150, or by email at reunionregistration@smith.edu. All refund requests will be reviewed and processed following the completion of Reunion II weekend. Please allow up to four weeks for receipt of your refund.

Note: The majority of classes must check-in at Seelye Hall to be included in their class attendance count. The classes of 1946, 1951, 1956, and 1961 must check-in at Northrop/Gillett House. The Alumnae House will NOT be a check-in site this year, as we have found Seelye to be an easier location because of its proximity to parking, and to central campus.

When can I arrive for check-in?
Reunion check-in runs as follows:
Thursday: 3–9 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

May I check in earlier than the official check-in period?
No.

What time can I get into my room?
Thursday at 3 p.m. after you have checked in.

When do I have to be out of my room?
11 a.m. on Sunday is the latest departure time.

Will there be someone to help with my luggage?
We will have limited availability to help guests with their luggage on campus. Please only bring essentials and what you or your party can manage independently. If you will need additional assistance, please try to communicate with us in advance and we may be able to help in a limited capacity.

Where do I go if I arrive after check-in closes?
Call Campus Police at 413-585-2490. An officer will be dispatched to let you in and give you your room number. You must stop at Seelye the next morning to officially check in and pick up your key card to access your house.

Housing

Am I guaranteed a room in on-campus housing?
Reunion registrants are not guaranteed on-campus housing. For the last two years, on-campus housing during reunion sold out. This is due to an increasingly limited housing stock alongside increased demand for campus housing. Alums are strongly encouraged to book nearby accommodations early, in anticipation of limited housing and with consideration of the basic accommodations available on campus. Check out our list of local inns, hotels and bed & breakfasts. There are also rental services such as Vrbo or Airbnb.

When does registration for housing open and how can I increase my chances of receiving on-campus housing?
Registration for Reunion and on-campus housing will launch in February of 2027. Housing will be available to alums on a first-come, first-served basis. When we hit our capacity we will create a waitlist; alums will be offered housing off of the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis. With this in mind, we recommend you register as early as possible to increase your chances of receiving on-campus housing.

Meals

Are vegetarian alternatives available?
Yes, each meal will have a vegetarian and vegan alternative. Please request any dietary accommodations in your Reunion registration form.

Is there a separate price for children’s meals?
Yes, meals for children 12 and under are available for TBD per meal.

Can I bring a guest/spouse/partner/child?
Guests of reunion-year alums will be able to attend. You must include guests on your registration form. Please note that housing will be limited and we are encouraging alums to travel without guests if possible in order to reserve housing for reunion-year alums.

Will my guest/spouse/partner/child be staying in the same room as me?
We will try to accommodate spouses, partners, and children who have purchased housing in double rooms (2 single beds); however, most rooms on campus are singles, with one single bed—partners will be assigned to a nearby room if a double is unavailable. You should bring a sleeping bag, porta-crib, or air mattress for a child who will be staying in the same room.

Will there be a spouse/partner program?
It’s up to the individual class; you should contact your class Reunion Chair.

Are guests/children allowed to attend class meals?
Meal attendance is limited to alums and their guests who have registered for the meal in advance. Please select on your registration form which meals you and each of your guests plan to attend.

Are children allowed to march in the Alumnae Parade?
Yes.

Are there separate bathroom facilities in the residence houses for men?
No.

It’s not my official reunion year—may I register anyway?
Non-reunion-year alums will be able to register for reunion as 1776ers. However, housing available to 1776ers will be limited. Please contact reunionregistration@smith.edu for more information. 

What are recommended ways to travel to campus?
Directions and a listing of transportation services are available on our website.

Where should I park?
The parking garage on West Street (Route 66) is open. Maps of campus parking areas will be available at Seelye Hall and Class Headquarters. City of Northampton and campus parking regulations remain in effect, including metered parking spaces.

I’ll be driving an RV—where should I park?
All mobile homes and self-contained vans should be parked in the Indoor Track & Tennis Facility lot (preferably) or the Ainsworth Gym parking lot.

I’ll be driving an electric vehicle—are there electric car charging stations on campus?
Yes, there are 4 electric car charging stations. They are located in the Arnold Street parking lot, next to Ford Hall. Please note, there is a 2-hour parking limit in these spaces.

Will there be shuttles to transport my luggage and me to my house?
Yes, on-campus shuttles will be available to transport you to and from parking areas and student residences. Shuttle service is provided for on-campus transportation only. For shuttle service, call 413-585-2400.

Will there be a shuttle to take me to and from my hotel?
No. Shuttles are for on-campus transportation only.

Will anything be available virtually?
Reunion at Smith is an in-person experience. In the past we have tried interactive hybrid programming, but from alum feedback we understand that those experiences were not satisfying or successful for alums at home. Ivy Day and Commencement will both be live-streamed and alums are welcome to join those events virtually.   

Do AASC lifetime members receive a discount?
Fully paid lifetime members of the AASC in reuning classes earlier than 1996 are entitled to a $25 discount on on-campus housing. This discount cannot be applied to the class or college registration fees or meal fees. Directions on how to use this discount will be emailed to you at the time of registration. If you have any questions about this, please contact us.

What events are planned for my class?
Programming is planned by the individual classes; you should contact your class Reunion Chair for more information.

I want to attend Reunion, even though my class isn’t reuning this year.
Registrations for non-reunion year alums or “1776ers” will be limited. Housing available to 1776ers will be limited.

I will need a wheelchair or special assistance for a medical condition.
Please indicate any disability accommodations in your Reunion registration form and register as soon as possible.