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For Returning Students

Welcome to Summer at SSW!

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We are so excited to welcome you back to SSW and to campus for the first time. We've compiled checklists, forms, schedules and helpful websites here. This site is updated regularly, please check back for new information in the coming months. If you have any questions, please contact us at sswdean@smith.edu. We’re happy to help!
 

Recent Updates

Summer Employment Opportunities

There are several employment opportunities available to students this summer. Be sure to check this page regularly for possible additional opportunities:

  • Two Resident Assistant Positions; to apply use this link.  (Only second and final summer students who have lived on campus at Smith before will be considered for these positions.)
  • Dining Room Positions  (ID checking; dishes; special dinners; etc; rate is $15/hr); apply via this survey by 3/31/23
  • Variety of Wellness Positions (rate is $25/hr); apply via this survey by 3/31/23

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Returning Student Checklist

Please complete the following items by their due date to return to campus for summer 2023:

Due Date Item
February 15
  • Immunization Form (required): In order to register for classes or return to campus, students must be in compliance with all health requirements, including the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Instructions to upload your health documents can be found at smith.edu/health. Questions about this requirement can be directed to healthservices@smith.edu.    
March 15
  • Summer Housing Form: ALL students are asked to complete this form and indicate whether they will OPT OUT of on-campus housing or to REQUEST on-campus room and board for summer 2023. 
Single room housing is available to all enrolled students; housing includes all meals. In addition, students who have minor children (younger than 18) living with them at least half of the summer may request limited Family Housing. 

Room and board costs are as follows:
  • Room and Board in Dorms (10 weeks) = $3,600
  • Family Housing and Board (10 weeks) = $3,867 

May 15
  • Tuition payments due: Tuition bills will be posted in April and are due to be paid by May 15.
June 1
  • Term 1 Meal Plans for Off Campus Students: Meal plans for off-campus students are available by contacting sswhousing@smith.edu. Please note that meal plans can only be purchased at the beginning of each term; unused meals can roll from term 1 to term 2. Term deadlines are June 1 for term 1 and July 10 for term 2.
June 2
  • Student Check-In: Virtual check in is required of all returning students by June 2.
During check-in students will receive their student IDs, dorm keys and other materials. Students must follow all campus requirements based on the operating mode for that week (details to follow as the date approaches).

Move-In: Students living in campus housing may move in as early as Friday, June 2, 2023. Keys may be picked up at Check-in on Friday and at Housing Office Open Hours on Saturday and Sunday (watch for details coming on times and location). 
June 2 - 4
  • Convocation featuring Carolann Daniel & Opening Ceremonies
June 5
  • Classes begin
June 7
  • Mandatory all community meeting about the new Classroom-Based Accountability Program and the SSW Community Agreement (details on time and location TBA)
June 16
  • Deadline to opt-out of Gallagher Insurance for the 6/1/23-5/31/24 period  You can find information about the plan at this site. You have been billed for this insurance and will be responsible for this charge unless you have an alternative insurance plan and waive out of the Gallagher Health Insurance plan. Instructions for waiving the policy can be found on our site. 
     
June 19
  • Juneteenth observed (no classes)
July 10
  • Term 2 Meal Plans for Off Campus Students: Meal plans for off-campus students are available by contacting sswhousing@smith.edu. Please note that meal plans can only be purchased at the beginning of each term  ; unused meals can roll from term 1 to term 2.

Resources for Students

Smith College's COVID-19 Response Plan
Culture of Care: COVID-19 Info on Smith.edu
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SSW Buzz for Students
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Submit an Item to the Buzz
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M.S.W. Handbook
Ph.D. Handbook
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SSW Academic Calendar
Smith College parking garage
Parking on Campus
Partial image of Smith College campus map
Getting to Campus
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Contact SSW


Contact 

 For more information regarding: 

Housing:
sswhousing@smith.edu

Health insurance: 
sswhi@smith.edu

Course registration, requirements, check-in:
sswregistrar@smith.edu

Field placements:
sswfield@smith.edu

Orientation/convocation: 
sswdean@smith.edu