Orientation and Convocation

Orientation Schedule 

Orientation is required for first year students. Second and third year students are encouraged to attend Convocation and the SSW (ARPG) Opening Ceremony, both scheduled for Sunday, June 4, 2023. 

Questions?

M.S.W. orientation: Contact the Office of the Dean

Ph.D. orientation: Contact the Ph.D. Program

Wednesday, May 31

EventWhoTimeLocation
Move-inVolunteers2-4 p.m.Dorms

Friday, June 2

EventWhoTimeLocation
Ph.D. Check-in  
The check-in process is the final verification that you have completed all requirements for enrollment and are ready to begin classes. Students may drop-in to collect their OneCard, room key and/or parking passes (if appropriate), meet representatives from offices on campus and check in with the SSW Registrar’s Office.
Ph.D.9-10 a.m.First Floor, Campus Center
M.S.W. Check-in   
The check-in process is the final verification that you have completed all requirements for enrollment and are ready to begin classes. Students may drop-in to collect their OneCard, room key and/or parking passes (if appropriate), meet representatives from offices on campus and check in with the SSW Registrar’s Office.
M.S.W.9 a.m. - noon

First Floor, Campus Center

Smith College/SSW Resource Tabling will be held in CC 103/104

Campus Tours for M.S.W. Students
Tours for M.S.W. students will leave every half hour from the first floor of the Campus Center beginning at 9:30 a.m.
M.S.W. 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 a.m.First Floor, Campus Center
Campus Tour for Ph.D. StudentsPh.D.10-11:30 a.m.First floor, Campus Center
Smith Community Fair  
Meet staff from campus offices, learn about student services and more. Participating Offices: IT / Computer Store, Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching and Learning, Library Services, Office of Disability Services, Office of Equity and Inclusion, SSW Practicum Learning Office, SSW Sotomayor Fellows
All11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Wilson Atrium, Campus Center
Grab and Go LunchAllNoon-1:15 p.m.Room 102,
Campus Center

Welcome from the Dean 

  • Introduction to Resident Faculty   
  • Introduction of the Core Principles
All2-3 p.m.Carroll Room, Campus Center
What to Expect Summer 1 and Practicum Year 1  
Required for entering students
M.S.W. 3-4:30 p.m.Carroll Room, Campus Center
Welcome with Drs. Nakash and Cerar Ph.D.3-5 p.m. Second Floor Conference Room, Lilly Hall
DinnerEntering students with meal plans5-7 p.m.Dining Hall, King/Scales

Saturday, June 3, 2023

EventWhoTimeLocation
Orient Yourself to Smith SSWAll (optional)All DaySmith Campus and Northampton area

Sunday, June 4, 2023

EventWhoTimeLocation
Social Justice in Clinical Social Work Workshop
 
Ph.D.8:30-11:30 a.m.Second Floor Conference Room, Lilly Hall
LunchStudents with meal plansNoon-1 p.m.Dining Hall, King/Scales
Convocation featuring Dr. CarolAnn Daniel
Finding your Place: Community as a Practice of Freedom
All students and faculty4:15-5:15 p.m.Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall
SSW (ARPG) Opening Ceremony and DinnerAll students and faculty5:30-7:30 p.m.Chapin Lawn
Parking for Check-In and Orientation

Parking is available for students in any green lined space on campus. Parking permits are required and may be purchased from the parking office. Please print a copy of your receipt and place it on the dashboard of your vehicle until you receive your decal. 

Purchase parking pass