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. This site will be edited regularly, please check back in and note any updates. If you have any questions, please contact us. We’re happy to help!

Smith Reads

The Smith Reads selection for 2023 is The Book of Delights by Ross Gay. Learn more on the Smith Reads page.

Your First Year at Smith

Students at Central Check-in for 2021 at the ITT

Arrival & Central Check-In

Students doing an activity at the first-year Orientation playfair

Orientation Programs

The majors fair at First-Year Orientation for fall 2021

The First-Year Experience Program

Student Reading a Book in Sujane Wu's Classroom

Smith Reads

Advising & Registration

First-Year Seminars & the Writing Intensive Requirement

Letters From Your Deans

From the Dean of Students

To First-Year Students
To Transfer & Visiting Students
To Ada Comstock Scholars

From the Class Deans

To First-Year Students
To Transfer & Visiting Students
To Ada Comstock Scholars

Smithie Snapshots

Brenna Curley ’25
Needham, MA
A good synonym for a Smithie is: “a kind-hearted, creative person who is always challenging the norm in whatever subject they feel passionate about.”

Dimitra Prassa ’25
Riza, Greece
The most “Smithie” thing I’ve done so far is “creating a project that aimed to support girls from all over the world during the pandemic.”

Harriet Wright ’22
Chapin House
“I am grateful that the whole Smith community accepts me as I am and continues to accept me as I change.”

Need Some Gear?

The Smith Computer Store, located in Stoddard Hall 202, has everything imaginable for your electronics needs—from new MacBooks and iPads to the smallest cables and adapters, we’ve got you covered. If it’s Smith-branded clothing or accessories (or just some on-campus staples!) you’re after, stop by the bookstore at 8–10 Green Street. At either location, a valid Smith ID will get students, faculty, and staff members various discounts.

Explore the Computer Store Explore the Bookstore

Photo of students studying at a table in the library.

We’ve Got You Covered

Need help getting clothing, toiletries, essentials, emergency funds or other financial assistance? The Common Goods Resource Center is here to help you find what you need.

LEARN ABOUT COMMON GOODS