COVID-19 Information
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith community members have worked together to protect all those on campus. Our protocols are developed by the COVID Incidence Response Team (CIRT), whose members include representatives from Facilities, Finance and Administration, College Relations and Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, the President's Office, the Provost's Office, Student Affairs, and the Schacht Center. CIRT uses data from the CDC and local and regional authorities as well as comparisons of similar college protocols to make recommendations to the COVID Executive Group (COVEx), which includes cabinet members and the president of the college. Protocols change as needed based on the status of COVID-19 transmission and activities of the college. With prudent protocols and thoughtful action by the community, we can maintain a safe and caring learning and working environment for us all. Questions can be sent to covid19info@smith.edu.
What You Need to Know
All students, staff, faculty, and visitors must follow Smith College’s COVID-related health and safety policies. If you are sick or showing symptoms related to COVID-19, stay home and get tested.
Indoor Masking
- Masking is optional and welcomed everywhere on campus.
- Please be supportive of those who choose to wear a mask.
- Students who are experiencing symptoms or who have tested positive should mask for 10 days following the onset of symptoms.
- Students identified as a close contact after being exposed to COVID-19 should mask for 10 days following the date of exposure.
- Masks are available at the Campus Center Information Desk.
Testing
- Symptomatic COVID-19 testing (rapid antigen tests) is available to students, including School for Social Work (SSW) students, throughout the summer. Use your student OneCard to access tests from the Campus Center vending machine.
- Employees are encouraged to work with their private health care providers to address their diagnostic concerns.
- PCR testing is available locally. Find a PCR test here.
Policies and Guidelines
COVID-19 Recommendations
- If you are not feeling well, stay home and take a rapid antigen test.
- Consult the CDC guidelines for up-to-date travel and health guidance.
- If you travel or have been in large group activities, we recommend that you test before returning to campus or take a rapid antigen test upon your return.
Vaccination
Students are required, and employees are strongly encouraged, to be up to date with COVID-19 boosters, per CDC recommendations. Exceptions will be considered on medical or religious grounds.
All visitors must be vaccinated, with exceptions for visitors and vendors who would not meet the CDC definition of a “close contact” (less than 6 feet away from a Smith community member for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period). Smith community members who invite visitors to campus are responsible for communicating the college’s vaccination requirement to them.
The college reserves the right to amend these policies as needed based on public health guidance, and in compliance with local, state and federal law.
Tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms? Here’s what to do.
STOP: If you are a student who has tested positive for COVID-19, contact testingandtracing@smith.edu immediately.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, visit the Schacht Center COVID-19 webpage for more information.
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COVID-19 Recommendations Following Winter BreakDecember 12, 2022 | CIRT Update, COVID Response, Fall 2022 |
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Important Updates to COVID ProtocolsSeptember 13, 2022 | COVID Response, Fall 2022, Presidential Letters 21-22 |
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Letters to the Community
- Smith’s Plan for Spring 2021, November 23, 2020
- Announcing the HRYMCA's Classroom Connections, October 13, 2020
- Supporting Employees With Child Care Needs, September 21, 2020
- Fall 2020 Financial Update, September 1, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 31, 2020
- COVID-19 in the Smith Community, August 27, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 26, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 19, 2020
- Announcing a Change to Our Fall 2020 Plan, August 5, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 3, 2020
- Important Information About the 2020–21 Academic Year, July 29, 2020
- Digital Support Update, July 17, 2020
- Digital Support Update, July 8, 2020
- Supporting Our International Students, July 8, 2020
- Smith’s Plan for Fall 2020, July 6, 2020
- COVID-19 Digital Support Update, June 30, 2020
- Guidance on Reopening Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts, May 27, 2020
- Fall Study Abroad, May 21, 2020
- Summer Furloughs, May 20, 2020
- The Massachusetts Reopening Plan, and Planning for Smith, May 19, 2020
- Face Coverings Required On Campus, May 14, 2020
- COVID-19 Digital Support Update, April 27, 2020
- COVID-19 Scenario Planning: Academic Program and Finances, April 20, 2020
- On-Campus Summer Programs And Activities, April 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Digital Support Update, April 10, 2020
- Confirmed On-Campus Case Of COVID-19, April 7, 2020
- Rescheduling Of Fall 2020 Registration, April 6, 2020
- Important Update On The Neilson Library Project, April 3, 2020
- Update On Digital Support, April 3, 2020
- Looking Forward in the Midst of Uncertainty, April 3, 2020
- Smith College COVID-19 Email Phishing Alert, March 30, 2020
- On-Campus Student Tested for COVID-19, March 29, 2020
- Note to Students and Faculty, March 28, 2020
- Update On IT Support As We Prepare To Resume Classes, March 26, 2020
- Supporting Well-Being in the Smith Community, March 26, 2020
- CIRT Update: COVID-19 Community Spread and Reporting Form, March 23, 2020
- Emergency Notification: Likely COVID-19 Case in the Smith Community, March 23, 2020
- CIRT Update to the Community, March 20, 2020
- COVID-19: Update on IT Support for Courses, Remote Work, and More, March 20, 2020
- #FlattenTheCurve: Accelerating Smith's COVID-19 Response, March 15, 2020
- A Message to Students From the President and the Dean of the College, March 11, 2020
- Important Message Regarding COVID-19, March 10, 2020
- COVID-19 Incident Response Team Update, March 8, 2020
- COVID-19 Incident Response Team Update, March 5, 2020
- COVID-19 Incident Response Team Update, March 2, 2020
- Planning for and Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), February 27, 2020
- Responding to the Coronavirus, February 7, 2020
- New Information: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), February 4, 2020
- Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Update, February 2, 2020
Letters to Students
- Accessing Items in Trunk Rooms, July 13, 2020
- Your Emergency Assistance Grant Under the Federal CARES Act, June 3, 2020
- A Message for Students and Families, May 26, 2020
- Praxis and SURF Update, April 8, 2020
- A Letter to Students from the President, March 30, 2020
- A Message to Students from the Provost and Dean of the Faculty, March 13, 2020
- A Message to Students from the Director of Residence Life, March 11, 2020
- A Message to Students from the Associate Dean of the College/Dean of Students and the Director of Residence Life, March 10, 2020
Letters to Staff
- Digital Support Resources for Interterm Instructors, November 24, 2020
- Announcing the HRYMCA's Classroom Connections, October 13, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 31, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 26, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 19, 2020
- Contactless Pickup and Five College Lending Changes, August 12, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 3, 2020
- Digital Support Update, July 17, 2020
- Contactless Pickup of Smith Library Books July 15, 2020
- Reopening Phase 2 and Mandatory COVID-19 Training, July 14, 2020
- A Message to Staff from the Vice President for Finance & Administration, March 13, 2020
Letters to Faculty
- Digital Support Resources for Interterm Instructors, November 24, 2020
- Announcing the HRYMCA's Classroom Connections, October 13, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 31, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 26, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 19, 2020
- Contactless Pickup and Five College Lending Changes, August 12, 2020
- Digital Support Update, August 3, 2020
- From the Provost & Dean of the Faculty: Important Notes about the Fall Term, July 28, 2020
- Digital Support Update, July 17, 2020
- Contactless Pickup of Smith Library Books July 15, 2020
- Reopening Phase 2 and Mandatory COVID-19 Training, July 14, 2020
- A Message from the Provost, April 14, 2020
- A Message from the Provost: Important Notice About Campus Access, March 24, 2020
- A Message from the Provost to All Faculty, March 17, 2020
- A Message to Faculty from the Vice President for Information Technology/Chief Information Officer, March 11, 2020
Letters to Alumnae
- All-Community Meeting, August 17, 2022 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, March 9, 2022 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, January 26, 2022 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, January 12, 2022 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, December 22, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, December 8, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, November 17, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, October 21, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, September 22, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, September 10, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, August 25, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, August 11, 2021 (Smith login required)
- Student Webinar, August 2, 2021 (no login required)
- All-Community Meeting, July 28, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, June 30, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, June 16, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, May 26, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, May 12, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, April 28, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, April 13, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, March 31, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, March 17, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, March 3, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, February 17, 2021 (Smith login required)
- All-Community Meeting, February 3, 2021 (Smith login required)
- Student Webinar, November 30, 2020 (Smith login required)
- Employee Webinar, Monday, December 1, 2020 (Smith login required)
- Student Webinar, November 24, 2020 (Smith login required)
- Student Webinar, November 16, 2020 (Smith login required)
- Employee Webinar, Wednesday, October 27, 2020 (Smith login required)
- Employee Webinar, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 (Smith login required)
- Returning Students Webinar, Tuesday, August 11, 2020
- First-Year Student Webinar, Monday, August 10, 2020
- Employee Webinar, Friday, August 7, 2020 (Smith login required)
- Employee Webinar, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 (Smith login required)
- Student and Parent Webinar, Thursday, July 9, 2020
- Academic Experience Webinar, Friday, July 10, 2020
- Student Life Webinar, Monday, July 13, 2020
Contact
More Information
Email:
covid19info@smith.edu
For questions about testing and tracing, please email testingandtracing@smith.edu.
For questions about testing and tracing, please email testingandtracing@smith.edu.