Returning Student Checklist

Welcome to Summer at SSW! 

We are so excited to welcome you back to SSW! 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! 

Returning Student Checklist

Please complete the following items by their due date to return to campus for summer 2026

Due DateItem
March 14
  • Summer Housing Form: ALL students are required to indicate whether they will request the on-campus housing and food plan for summer 2026. Those requesting housing should submit their requests as soon as possible.

    Complete Summer Housing Form
  • Single room housing is available to all enrolled students; housing is all gendered and 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. Housing and food plan costs are listed here.
April 1Accommodations and Services Request, Accessibility Resource Center. Students in need of accommodation must contact the Accessibility Resource Center for accommodation in their classroom, internship, housing, or dining.
May 15Tuition payments due
May 22Complete Returning Student On-boarding tasks in Workday
May 29
Move-In: Students living in campus housing may move in Friday, May 29, 2026. More details will be posted as the date approaches.
May  30Returning Student Orientation 
Required for returning students. View full Orientation Schedule here.
May 30Convocation (attendance encouraged for returning students): Convocation is Sunday afternoon, June 1.
June 1Classes begin: Term 1 Classes begin on Monday, June 1, 2026
June 15

Deadline to opt-out of Gallagher Insurance for the June 2026 - May 2027 Period: All students are required to carry health insurance while they are enrolled. In early March you will receive notification of insurance coverage for June 2026 - May 2027 from Gallagher Insurance. You can find information about the plan at this site. You will be billed for this insurance in May 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. 

Learn more about Gallagher Insurance.

Convocation and Orientation Weekend
College Hall on the Smith College Campus

Orientation Schedule
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