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A Culture of Care

Read Smith’s plans for the fall 2021 semester.
Current Operating Mode: GREEN

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!


Smith College’s COVID-19 Response

Smith College has developed a plan for that puts health and safety, students’ education and the Smith experience at the center. Please see the “Culture of Care” website.

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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Smith Reads
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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

 

PARENTS & FAMILIES

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

Resources & Support

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Class Deans
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International Students & Scholars
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Disability Services
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Residence Life
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Student Affairs

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.