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For New Students

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Welcome to All New First-Years, Transfers, Visiting Students & Ada Comstock Scholars

Smith is a vibrant place of interesting people and experiences. Our goal is for you to arrive on campus prepared to begin your Smith experience. We’re very excited to have you join us, and we look forward to greeting you during Orientation. To help you prepare, this website provides important information about the campus, introduces you to specific parts of our community and refers you to other Smith websites with more details. If you have any questions, please contact us. We’re happy to help!

Fall 2021 Orientation

We are currently planning for an in-person Orientation August 27–September 1 and will follow state guidelines as they are made available to us. A full schedule will be available on this website in mid-August. Other details will be updated as they are confirmed. Please see the Orientation webpage.

New Student Forms

All new entering students—first-years, transfer and visiting students, and Ada Comstock Scholars—are asked to fill out a number of questionnaires, forms and agreements as they begin their Smith career.
GO TO NEW STUDENT FORMS

Your First Year at Smith

For New Students

Arrival & Central Check-In

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

Orientation Programs

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The First-Year Experience Program

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Advising & Registration

First-Year Seminars

First-Year Seminars

Checklist for All Entering Students

First-Years

Transfers & Visiting Students

Ada Comstock Scholars

Resources & Support

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International Students & Scholars

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Disability Services

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Student Affairs

VISIT PARENTS & FAMILIES

Welcome to parents and guardians of all new Smith students! Please see the Parents & Families menu for links to helpful information.

Keep Exploring

Health & Wellness

The Nancy and Henry Schacht Center for Health and Wellness provides medical care, counseling, and health and wellness education.

Jacobson Center

The Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching and Learning offers writing, speaking, learning and tutoring services.

Spinelli Center

The Spinelli Center for Quantitative Learning offers tutoring, workshops and study sessions on quantitative work across the curriculum.

Student Engagement

The Office of Student Engagement connects you to the community for a more meaningful Smith experience.

Equity & Inclusion

Students from many nationalities and backgrounds form an extraordinary intellectual community.

Religious & Spiritual Life

The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life fosters diverse expression, spiritual development and community engagement.