Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a newly diagnosed respiratory illness. The college has been closely monitoring guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State and the actions of governments worldwide to shape the college's response to the spread of the disease.
Important Updates
A Message for Students and Families
President McCartney provided an update on academic planning for the fall.
Information for New Students
The FAQ has been updated with information for new students, including information related to deadlines and financial aid.
COVID-19 Scenario Planning Update
President McCartney provided an update regarding planning efforts in response to COVID-19.
Updated Benefits Information for Employees
Human Resources has added a new resource with information regarding COVID-19 and employee benefits.
Questions? Read the FAQ or contact covid19info@smith.edu.
Quick Facts
- Campus Status: All Smith College buildings are closed to the public.
- Courses: Alternate modes of instruction will be offered for the curriculum beginning on March 30.
- Commencement: The first virtual Commencement in the history of Smith College will take place on May 17.
- Reunions: The first virtual Reunion will be held from May 22-24.
- Summer Programs: All summer programs have been cancelled.
- Face Masks/Coverings: In accordance with new campus guidance, face masks are required in outdoor spaces.
- Travel: No Smith-funded travel will be permitted until further notice.
- College Events: All in-person meetings or events not deemed critical for continued operations are canceled or moved to remote delivery methods.