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POWEROF YOU. Where you can simply, boldly and powerfully be. 2 10 16 22 34 ACADEMICS COMMUNITY GLOBAL CAMPUS WHAT’S SCAN FOR SMITH LIFE LEARNING LIFE NEXT STORIES Open the camera Courses of Study Alumnae Firsts Study Away Hands-on Research Smithie Spotlight: app on your device Michelle Soyeon and hold it over the Open Curriculum Ways to Connect Smithie Spotlight: Smithie Spotlight: Lee ’16 QR code to activate Natalie Tess Abbot ’20 Smithie Spotlight: Residence Life the link. Baillargeon ’21 Financial Aid Sidni Standard ’17 Sustainability Apply Facilities SMITH COLLEGE ACADEMICS
AMBITION,
At Smith, one of the largest liberal arts colleges for women, there is nothing to hold you back. ACTIV ATED.We trust you to set your own path, to be audacious, to have courage, to express yourself and find your way in the world. That’s the boldness of you. That’s the power of Smith.
2 3 SMITH COLLEGE COURSES OF STUDY
Study what moves you. An education built Our academic programs combine intellectual rigor with the pure joy of learning something new. Here, on becoming your we encourage you to explore what gives you purpose. Develop global solutions in our accredited most powerful self. 9:1SMITH STUDENTS engineering program. Analyze market TO PROFESSORS economics. Discover expressive When you come to Smith, you join a community dance. Whatever you choose, our curriculum powerfully prepares you of individuals who have changed the world in to achieve your goals. remarkable ways. Smithies like Betty Friedan, Julia Child, Gloria Steinem, Sylvia Plath and Kimberly Drew have started movements, broken barriers, MAJORS In addition to your lifted communities and changed our culture. At major, choose among 57 Africana Studies Greek Smith, you’ll experience the same things they did— minors and a collection of American Studies History academic concentrations rigorous academics and a community where your Anthropology Italian Studies to integrate intellectual and strengths, goals and dreams are enthusiastically Architecture and Urbanism Jewish Studies practical experiences into Art (history) Latin supported. Study with professors who are your area of interest. inspired by your ambition; learn from advisers Art (studio) Latin American Studies Astronomy Mathematics who help you chart your course; and feel Biochemistry Medieval Studies FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR confident in knowing that you have the Biological Sciences Middle East Studies power to be anything you choose. Chemistry Music Classical Studies Neuroscience Classics Philosophy Computer Science Physics 8 CONCENTRATIONS, Dance Portuguese-Brazilian Studies visit smith.edu/academics East Asian Languages and Cultures Psychology East Asian Studies Quantitative Economics Economics Religion Education and Child Study Russian, East European and Engineering Eurasian Studies English Language and Literature Sociology Environmental Science and Policy Spanish Film and Media Studies Statistical and Data Sciences French Studies Theatre Geosciences Women and Gender Studies German Studies World Literatures Government
4 5 SMITH COLLEGE OPEN CURRICULUM
THE FIVE COLLEGE CONSORTIUM
The Five College Consortium gives you greater flexibility for academic and personal discovery. Within a 12-mile radius of Smith are Amherst, Hampshire and Mount Holyoke colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Proximity to these schools enables us to offer joint programs like astronomy and architectural studies or queer, A FOUNDATION OF transgender and sexuality studies. A liberal arts You’re able to take these courses for free as you continue exploring emphasis, an open and growing. curriculum and the opportunity to explore.
FREEDOM. Support like Grounded firmly in the humanities, we offer an open curriculum— never before. arts and sciences, our liberal arts meaning you have the flexibility to In addition to dedicated foundation ensures that you have choose courses that spark your advisers, you’ll always have access to writing and the skills and ability to not only passions. In an open curriculum, teaching support, learning understand our complex world but you’re never required to take workshops, and meaningful UMass Amherst also lead in it. A Smith education courses that don’t interest you. career development gives you the freedom to explore Instead, you’ll shape your own opportunities through our Amherst academic support centers. College a wide range of historical ideas academic journey. Choose courses and engage in cross-disciplinary in Arabic, engineering or digital Smith Hampshire College College conversation. In that same spirit, literacy— it’s up to you.
Mount Holyoke At Smith, we set you free. College
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“I am so grateful to When Sidni transferred to Smith to study pre-med, she immediately took advantage my mentors. They of the incredible array of experiences are truly the most available to her. Through networking and thoughtful exploration of new ideas, she influential people cultivated her interests in entrepreneurship, startups, technology and digital marketing. in my life—amazing SIDNI Inspired, Sidni switched to a philosophy/ people who have economics double major and then to an econ major, philosophy minor. Her path is a helped guide me in true reflection of Smith’s flexible approach to academics and our commitment to directions I did not supporting and guiding you at every step— know I would go.” STANDARD inside and outside of the classroom. CLASS OF 2017
BETWEEN MY SOPHOMORE AND and Google Drive as well as how to New York Life Insurance Company. JUNIOR YEARS, I became interested in effectively research a market you want to I focused on web analytics, working entrepreneurship and startups. I reached enter. From this experience, I began to with Adobe Omniture to analyze out to the Lazarus Center for Career think about my own startup ideas. web traffic. In addition, I was part Development. They helped me connect of a website redesign, and I was “ with [Mediabistro founder] Laurel Touby AFTER TWO INTERNSHIPS WITH able to teach myself some coding ’85. She connected me with Daphne STARTUPS, I wanted to try in CSS and HTML. Here, I developed Cheng, an entrepreneur and vegan chef something new. I was lucky enough an immense interest in web design who was starting a new company. From to get a summer internship within the and web analytics." Daphne, I became familiar with Slack marketing technology department at
8 9 SMITH COLLEGE COMMUNITY LIFE EMBOLDENEDTHE FIRST TO BE IN YOUR FIELD. ADELAIDE BROWN, 1888 EUNICE HUNTON CARTER, 1921 ADELAIDE CROMWELL, 1940 HARI BRISSIMI, 1948 FERDINAN B. NANCY NANCY WEISS MALKIEL, 1965 of any major trading company STEVENSON, 1949 in Japan, and the youngest First woman on California First black woman district First African American faculty First woman director in the office First woman dean of the State Board of Health attorney in New York City member at Hunter College of the UN High Commission First woman to serve as lieutenant college at Princeton and at Smith College governor of South Carolina JENNIFER BASKERVILLE- BURROWS, 1988 FLORENCE RENA SABIN, 1893 BARBARA HULLEY JOANNE MARTIN, 1968 First African American woman First woman elected to the HELEN (PENNY) BATES ACKERMANN, 1948 ELEANOR SANGER, 1950 First woman to earn tenure at diocesan bishop of the National Academy of Sciences CHENERY, 1943 First woman mayor of First woman network Stanford University’s Graduate Episcopal Church First woman president of Cambridge, Massachusetts television sports producer School of Business Thoroughbred Owners and OTELIA CROMWELL, 1900 Breeders Association FARAH PANDITH, 1990 First African American woman KATHERINE WOODRUFF CHRISTINE VON WEDEMEYER LAURA D’ANDREA TYSON, 1969 First special representative to to receive a doctorate from Yale FANNING, 1949 BESHAR, 1953 First woman to chair White House Muslim communities at the U.S. MADELINE MCWHINNEY DALE, First woman president of American First woman partner in Council of Economic advisers, Department of State 1943 Society of Newspaper Editors New York City’s largest law firm ANN BROWN, 1959 under President Clinton HELEN WALBRIDGE, 1902 First woman officer of the Federal First woman chair of Consumer Reserve Bank of New York City First woman doctor on staff at Product Safety Commission SHARMEEN SALLIE MCFAGUE TE SELLE, MARIA LOPEZ, 1975 New York Hospital in Manhattan ELIZABETH STOFFREGEN MAY, OBAID-CHINOY, 2002 1928 1955 First Hispanic woman appointed First Pakistani to win an NANCY DAVIS REAGAN, 1943, First woman dean of an American MARJORIE FINE KNOWLES, 1960 to Massachusetts Superior Court First woman member of board Academy Award LUCILE ATCHERSON AND BARBARA PIERCE BUSH, theological school (Vanderbilt) of directors of U.S. Export- 1947 First inspector general of the U.S. (Saving Face, 2012) CURTIS, 1913 Import Bank Department of Labor First woman appointed to First ladies of the United States VICTORIA MURDEN the U.S. Foreign Service ELIZABETH WOODRUFF PINE, MCCLURE, 1985 BARBARA POLK WASHBURN, 1955 NG’ENDO MWANGI, 1961 First woman to row the 1935 MARYLIN BENDER First woman to be elected a Atlantic Ocean alone ALTSCHUL, 1944 First woman physician in Kenya MARTHA EUPHEMIA First woman to climb Mt. McKinley New York State judge LOFTON HAYNES, 1914 First woman editor of The First African American woman New York Times business section VICTORIA CHAN-PALAY, 1965 MITSURU CLAIRE CHINO, ANN BAUMGARTNER CARL, 1939 ELIZABETH W. MYERS, 1957 1988 to earn a doctorate in mathematics RENEE CLAIRE FOX, 1949 First woman to receive a medical First woman to fly a jet plane First woman chair of a department First woman ordained an Episcopal degree summa cum laude First female executive officer (sociology) at University of priest in Diocese of Central from Harvard Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 10 11 SMITH COLLEGE WAYS TO CONNECT
I IMMEDIATELY “ FELT LIKE I HAD FOUND A campus designed MY PLACE AT for connection. SMITH.” Uncover a passion. We’re here for you. As a Smithie, you’re automatically The Smith College Campus Molly a member of the Student Safety Department is committed Aber Government Association, which to keeping you secure. Officers CLASS OF 2021 Empowering Smithies supports more than 140 student provide 24-hour security, patrolling is what we do best. organizations. From social justice the campus on foot and by bicycle. to sustainability to sports, there’s Highly trained officers reflect Smith’s At Smith, you'll always find something a club at Smith for you. values; they respect, support and are sensitive in responding to all to do and someone to connect with. members of the campus community. Attend concerts, see movies, sit in Smith also has a campuswide on guest lectures or network with emergency notification system. non-Smithies at sponsored events. When you’re ready to venture off campus, you can walk to the bustling Wellness in all things. downtown of Northampton just a We make it a priority to offer few minutes away. In Noho, you’ll accessible, medical and mental- find dozens of sidewalk cafés, shops, health care. At the Schacht restaurants and music venues. Center for Health and Wellness, SCAN we offer support of all kinds TO HEAR Beyond Northampton, you can hike including sleep management, the New England countryside, MOLLY’S self-image development and STORY ride the nearby bikepath to resilience skills. surrounding towns, or take a train to New York City or a bus to Boston.
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DUCKETT HOUSE “ HAS INSPIRED ME TO BECOME A BETTER A PERSON AND REALLY FIND MY FOOTING joyful HERE AT SMITH.” Giulia Guiso place SCAN TO HEAR Gallisay GIULIA'S CLASS OF 2022 STORY to belong. DUCKETT HOUSE
Living alongside one another ABOVE: Welcome home. Sharing meals and For more than with compassion, respect a century, As an incoming student, you’ll doing life, together. Smithies have be assigned your room and and acceptance. celebrated the Food is a natural rhythm of end of a busy roommate. In addition, you'll Smith daily life, and we believe week with Friday share space with housemates in providing an abundance of In the spirit of intentional living, we don’t have afternoon tea. from other classes. All Smith options. You’ll find something traditional dorms or sororities. Instead, you’ll houses are unique in that they to please your palate. We have live in a house on campus that’s specifically are self-governing, meaning 15 dining rooms and a range of you establish your own shared designed to foster friendship. Each of Smith’s vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, culture. It’s also a valuable kosher and halal menus. Have 44 residences has a distinct character and opportunity to find your voice lunch with friends at a dining architectural style. A limited number of senior and put it into practice. room after class, then try students are also permitted to live off campus another house’s home cooking through a lottery process. Wherever you live, for dinner. you’ll find that community comes naturally at Smith. 14 15 SMITH COLLEGE GLOBAL LEARNING
A COMMUNITY OF INTREPID
Smith students studying abroad EXPLOR in Castle Hill, New Zealand. ERS.
16 Photo courtesy of Lewis Global Studies Center. 17 SMITH COLLEGE STUDY AWAY
The world is waiting. Opportunities for global learning include:
• The Phoebe and John D. Lewis Global Studies Center
• Courses in Latin American studies, Africana studies, Asian studies, Middle East studies, “New Europe” studies and border studies
• Study abroad experiences across the world
• Global leaders in residence
STUDY AWAY PROGRAMS A NETWORK OF We bring the world to you. Our wide variety of study away MORE THAN options give you the opportunity Now, discover what you to expand your college experience. Travel the globe with faculty-led
bring to the world. programs or participate in summer internships abroad. Choose to 53,000 Ready Living and studying with over 2,500 spend a semester or two in places SMITHIES students from across this country and like Italy, Morocco or Jordan. around the world, you’ll develop meaningful Smith’s study away programs are so impactful that nearly half of all friendships, exchange ideas and learn WORKING AROUND Smithies take advantage of them across cultures. You’ll discover how to THE WORLD TO during their college career. LAUNCH STUDENTS to rise. create the kind of change that isn’t limited IN GLOBAL CAREERS by borders. And when you graduate, you’ll have a greater understanding of the world and your place in it.
Photos courtesy of Lewis Global Studies Center. 18 19 SMITH COLLEGE SMITHIE SPOTLIGHT
For the past two summers, Natalie has gone to the ends of the earth—literally—studying the effects of climate change in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. As an arctic scientist with the Polaris Project, she measured the depth of thawing in the permafrost, analyzing its implications for Alaska, and the NATALIE world at large. After transferring to Smith, she continued to harness hands-on experiences to become a greater advocate BAILLARGEON for combating global warming. CLASS OF 2021
The complete loss of permafrost catastrophic impacts on would have irreversible our climate, accelerating consequences that would not warming like never before. only impact Alaskans but the For this reason, the thawing entire globe. Permafrost stores of permafrost is considered “ a vast amount of greenhouse the sleeping giant: Scientists gases, such as methane believe that if this threshold and carbon dioxide. If that is passed, the climate would concentration of greenhouse be unrecognizable and gases was released into the likely have impacts that atmosphere, there would be we cannot imagine.”
20 21 SMITH COLLEGE CAMPUS LIFE WITH EMPATHY AND AUDACITY. WITH LEADING AND LISTENING.
22 23 SMITH COLLEGE HANDS-ON RESEARCH
Driven to Nearly SCAN TO HEAR NYLA’S discover. % STORY of48 Smith’s STEM majors Engage in the questions conduct research YOU HAVE A that shape our future. with faculty. “
Smith’s innovative curriculum empowers COMMUNITY OF you to participate in meaningful, hands-on research tailored to your academic interests. PEOPLE THAT ARE Investigate and analyze pressing questions in areas like genomics, artificial intelligence or neurochemistry. Make profound discoveries THERE FOR YOU, through programs like AEMES (Achieving Research THAT WANT TO SUPPORT Excellence in Mathematics, Engineering and in motion ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES YOU AND WHO WANT Sciences) and STRIDE (Student Research TO SEE YOU DO WELL Whatever your interest, we help you find IN YOUR RESEARCH. in Departments) learning alongside faculty Every April, Smith holds an annual the right research opportunity: ” mentors who guide and inspire your research showcase for student research • Research scholarships • Independent every step of the way. and performance, highlighting research projects Smithie achievements. Student • Volunteering in labs Nyla Work-study projects topics are relevant and self- • Summer Undergraduate • Johnay selected, and include themes like Research Fellowships • Senior honors thesis disease prevention, health policy Conaway making and civic engagement. CLASS OF 2023
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Creating community through FOSTER COMMUNITY, beautifully designed landscapes: PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION FOR this was something Tess hadn’t considered before an off-campus internship and funded research experiences as an AEMES THE NATURAL WORLD scholar (Achieving Excellence in TESS Mathematics, Engineering and Sciences). Almost immediately, AND CREATE RESILIENCE Smith provided exposure to innovative thinking and new ways IN THE FACE OF to combine her love of design CLIMATE CHANGE.” ABBOT and the natural world. CLASS OF 2020
MY FIRST TWO YEARS AT SMITH, the eastern side of the MacLeish property. stipend. I spent 12 weeks at work in lower I received funding through the AEMES Working with my hands in this way helped Manhattan and was thrilled to be assigned Scholars Program. My first project was me appreciate the importance of sustainable hands-on projects. to work with a faculty mentor, Reid landscapes. Without AEMES, it’s likely I Bertone-Johnson of the landscape studies would not have explored all MacLeish has MY SENIOR YEAR I was a student “ department, developing a website to to offer or discovered a genuine interest member of the Landscape Master Planning catalog artwork created at Smith’s in landscape design. Committee, where we discussed how a MacLeish Field Station. sustainable landscape better aligns with MY FIRST PROFESSIONAL Smith’s core values by addressing issues of OVER MY SOPHOMORE SUMMER, EXPERIENCE, an internship last summer inclusivity, education and adaptation." I worked with two other Smith students at Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects to cut another mile of hiking trail on (MNLA), was partially funded by a Praxis
26 27 SMITH COLLEGE CAMPUS LIFE EMBOLDENED TO BE ON THE FOREFRONT OF THE FUTURE. Smith’s Imaging Center connects you to cutting-edge software, digital tools, and virtual and augmented reality experiences. You have opportunities to make art, develop systems- thinking through strategic games, and improve your technical skills and digital storytelling.
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Initiating change. Sustainable campus initiatives include:
• Buying and serving locally grown products
• Implementing sustainable practices campuswide Audacious • Addressing environmental challenges through research and study
• Engaging in environmental action. % activism through 52 extracurriculars of academic departments are engaged in sustainability It’s what our future research and scholarship. calls for. Building sustainably. Responsible stewardship of the earth’s All our newest buildings and renovations resources is a top priority at Smith. meet high environmental and health It’s the reason we’re dedicated to standards. Smith is home to several Smith has studying ecological issues and finding LEED-certified buildings, including committed Ford Hall, Cutter House, Ziskind House sustainable solutions. And it's why to becoming and the Freidman apartment complex. we pioneer programs in landscape CARBON NEUTRAL BY In addition, we have two acres of studies, environmental science and rooftop solar panels, and we’re policy, and engineering. We’re not continually retrofitting older buildings to be more sustainable. only committed to education and 2030 research, but we also put sustainable strategies into practice across campus.
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At our heart. The new Neilson Library, by renowned designer Exuberant Maya Lin, is the intellectual heart of the campus. Its renovation features learning. two new wings—one bringing together special collections and the other Extraordinary filled with spaces to support scholarship and innovation. The library will also include a café, a digital facilities. media hub and a sunken outdoor amphitheater.
BEAUTIFUL SPACES IN WHICH TO LEARN AND EXPLORE.
An environment dedicated to beauty and shared knowledge.
We’re deeply committed to art library offer an immersive sustainability along with student environment for meaningful access and inclusivity. Our modern learning. These innovative spaces Mendenhall Center for the Sage Hall, home of the music The botanic garden cultivates Performing Arts houses two department, has two concert thousands of plants, including labs, renowned art collection, also provide access to extensive fully equipped theatres, spaces and dozens of practice those grown under glass in the extensive women's history archive, technology resources, including dance studios, design labs, rooms, a digital music studio Lyman Conservatory and stunning botanic gardens and professional-grade media 27,000 lounges, and professional and an electronic music studio. outdoors in the campus arboretum. WORKS OF ART IN scene and costume shops. nearly completed state-of-the- equipment and facilities. THE SMITH COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART.
32 33 SMITH COLLEGE WHAT'S NEXT BETO THE PERSON YOU WERE MEANT BECOME.
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As the editor-in-chief of The Sophian, Michelle learned how to harness the power of a platform, for good. Engaging with students through traditional print and digital media, she grew Smith’s student newspaper into a MICHELLE publication that was conscious of its role in representation and student engagement. Her experience in the newsroom gave her the confidence to change course and pursue a post-graduate career in the courtroom, highlighting how Smith prepares students for SOYEON LEE the future in meaningful, if unexpected, ways. CLASS OF 2016
THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE the press, and how nuanced biases in SAID about the timeless authority media can work against minorities and of a printed newspaper, but an online build a wall of distrust. The Sophian has presence has undeniably become a the potential to realign that relationship requirement for print journalism. to something constructive for students In such a hyperconnected digital age, of color and other minorities at Smith “ this intersectional role coalesces through better representation in naturally in the social media sphere. published content and on staff. role in my life. Working on The Sophian AS A KOREAN AMERICAN AFTER GRADUATION I worked as has improved my problem-solving skills I’ve become more conscious of how a paralegal specialist at the Justice and changed my perspective on current discrimination plays a role in the Department in D.C. Even though I didn’t events and the potential of journalism relationship of people of color with pursue journalism, it will always play a for the better."
36 37 SMITH COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
Smith’s grant range runs from $249 to $7 7,0 9 2 $77 million awarded in college Every year, grants* Nothing stops more than % a Smithıe. 70 of all traditional-aged students Here, there are no financial receive some form barriers to your success. of financial assistance from grants, loans We believe in supporting your dreams, and that or both means making sure you have the financial resources you need to experience everything Smith has to offer. At Smith, access equals excellence. Our generous The average need- financial aid packages (grants, scholarships and based grant for first-year students is loans) meet the full calculated need, within federal and institutional guidelines, of all admitted students $56,078 who apply for aid by the deadlines.
We welcome your questions — we’re here to walk you and your family through all your options. QUESTIONS? LET’S TACKLE THEM TOGETHER. Visit smith.edu/ financialaid
*traditional- and nontraditional-aged 38 39 students, 2019–2020 SMITH COLLEGE APPLY
The power to Transfer Students Smith welcomes applications from students wishing to become anything transfer into the sophomore 91% and junior classes. Transfer students may be admitted for of Smith students September or January. you choose. are employed within two years of graduation. Start Now. International Students When it comes to admission, we want to understand who you are beyond International students what’s reflected on your transcript. make up more than 14% 176+ of the student body at We read each application thoughtfully, companies Smith. You may apply to considering your life experiences recruit on Smith under one of our campus three decision plans and and goals alongside your academic each year. preparation and extracurricular enroll in the fall. activities. Above all, we seek motivated, determined and curious individuals who are ready to powerfully impact the future.
EARLY DECISION I REGULAR DECISION Key dates Complete application by November 15 Complete application by January 15 Campus interview by November 15 Campus interview by January 15 There are three first-year admission plans. Decision mailing date: mid-December Decision mailing date: late March Let’s Early Decision I and II allow you to designate do this Smith as your first choice. This choice saves the time and expense of multiple EARLY DECISION II together. applications and provides a faster decision. Complete application by January 1 Campus interview by January 1 To chat with a counselor, please Regular Decision gives you a third option. Decision mailing date: late January visit smith.edu/admission.
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