Academic Calendar
Fall 2024
Please note that dates are subject to change. Visit the registrar’s calendar for detailed dates and deadlines.
Thursday, August 29
Central check-in for entering first-year students, transfer students, and Ada Comstock scholars
President’s Welcome Assembly
Tuesday, September 3
Classes begin
Monday, September 9
Last day to add a course via Workday
Monday, September 16
Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request
Monday, September 23
Last day to add a Smith course
To be announced by the president: Mountain Day
Mountain Day is a surprise break from classes. The president chooses a beautiful fall day and announces the holiday by ringing the college bells. Classes scheduled before 7 p.m. are canceled.
Saturday, October 12–Tuesday, October 15
Autumn recess
Wednesday, October 16
Faculty: mid-semester grades due
Friday, October 25–Sunday, October 27: Family Weekend
Students and their families are invited to attend concerts, lectures and panel discussions as well as athletic and social events.
Tuesday, November 5–Friday, November 15 (tentative)
Advising and course registration for the spring 2025 semester
Tuesday, November 12: Cromwell Day (tentative)
Cromwell Day provides dedicated time and space for reflection and education about diversity, racism and inclusion. All morning and afternoon classes are canceled.
Wednesday, November 27–Sunday, December 1
Thanksgiving recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on November 27 and reopen at 1 p.m. on December 1.
Tuesday, December 10
Classes end
Wednesday, December 11–Saturday, December 14
Pre-examination study period
Sunday, December 15–Wednesday, December 18
Final examinations
Thursday, December 19, 2024–Sunday, January 5, 2025
Winter recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, and reopen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 5 for Interterm.
Monday, January 6
Faculty: Fall 2024 grades due at noon
Spring 2025
Interterm
Monday, January 6–Friday, January 24
During January interterm, the college is open, but residence is not required. Interterm provides time for students to investigate a special area of interest; to participate in courses, activities and conferences at Smith and other area colleges; to do work in libraries, museums, laboratories, etc.; to participate in internships; to work on research projects; or to enjoy the facilities of the campus at a more leisurely pace. No classes are held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20.
Monday, February 3
Faculty: Interterm grades due by noon
Spring Semester
Monday, January 27
Classes begin
Friday, January 31
Last day to add a course via Workday
Friday, February 7
Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request
Friday, February 14
Last day to add a Smith course
Thursday, February 20: Rally Day
Rally Day is highlighted by an all-college convocation at which distinguished alumnae are awarded the Smith College Medal, with a reception to follow. Afternoon classes are canceled.
Saturday, March 15–Sunday, March 23 (tentative)
Spring recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on March 15 and reopen at 1 p.m. on March 23.
Tuesday, April 8–Friday, April 18 (tentative)
Advising and course registration for the fall 2025 semester
Friday, April 25 (tentative)
Collaborations (afternoon classes canceled at the discretion of the instructor)
Friday, May 2
Last day of classes
Saturday, May 3–Monday, May 5
Pre-examination study period
Tuesday, May 6–Friday, May 9
Final examinations
Saturday, May 10
Houses close for non-graduating students at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 12
Faculty: Senior and graduate student grades due by noon
Sunday, May 18: Commencement
Commencement Weekend is Smith’s final chance to honor its graduating seniors and to observe such traditions as Ivy Day and Illumination Night. The weekend culminates on Sunday when families, friends and seniors gather for the awarding of diplomas.
Monday, May 19
Faculty: Non-senior grades due at noon
Houses close for graduating students at noon
Thursday, May 22–Sunday, May 25 (tentative)
Second Reunion Weekend
Fall 2025
Please note that dates are subject to change. Visit the registrar’s calendar for detailed dates and deadlines.
Thursday, September 4
Classes begin
Wednesday, September 10
Last day to add a course via Workday
Wednesday, September 17
Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request
Wednesday, September 24
Last day to add a Smith course
To be announced by the president: Mountain Day
Mountain Day is a surprise break from classes. The president chooses a beautiful fall day and announces the holiday by ringing the college bells. Classes scheduled before 7 p.m. are canceled.
Saturday, October 11–Tuesday, October 14
Autumn recess
Monday, October 20
Faculty: mid-semester grades due
Tuesday, November 4–Friday, November 14 (tentative)
Advising and course registration for the spring 2026 semester
Thursday, November 6: Cromwell Day (tentative)
Cromwell Day provides dedicated time and space for reflection and education about diversity, racism and inclusion. All morning and afternoon classes are canceled.
Wednesday, November 26–Sunday, November 30
Thanksgiving recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on November 27 and reopen at 1 p.m. on December 1.
Thursday, December 11
Classes end
Friday, December 12–Monday, December 15
Pre-examination study period
Tuesday, December 16–Friday, December 19
Final examinations
Saturday, December 20, 2025–Sunday, January 4, 2026
Winter recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2025, and reopen at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 6 for Interterm.
Tuesday, January 6
Faculty: Fall 2024 grades due at noon
Spring 2026
Interterm
Monday, January 5–Friday, January 23
During January interterm, the college is open, but residence is not required. Interterm provides time for students to investigate a special area of interest; to participate in courses, activities and conferences at Smith and other area colleges; to do work in libraries, museums, laboratories, etc.; to participate in internships; to work on research projects; or to enjoy the facilities of the campus at a more leisurely pace. No classes are held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19.
Monday, February 2
Faculty: Interterm grades due by noon
Spring Semester
Monday, January 26
Classes begin
Friday, January 30
Last day to add a course via Workday
Friday, February 6
Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request
Friday, February 13
Last day to add a Smith course
Thursday, February 19: Rally Day (tentative)
Rally Day is highlighted by an all-college convocation at which distinguished alumnae are awarded the Smith College Medal, with a reception to follow. Afternoon classes are canceled.
Saturday, March 14–Sunday, March 22 (tentative)
Spring recess. Houses close at 10 a.m. on March 14 and reopen at 1 p.m. on March 22.
Monday, March 23
Faculty: Spring mid-semester grades due
Tuesday, April 7–Friday, April 17 (tentative)
Advising and course registration for the fall 2026 semester
Friday, April 17: Collaborations (tentative)
Afternoon classes canceled at the discretion of the instructor.
Friday, May 1
Last day of classes
Saturday, May 2–Monday, May 4
Pre-examination study period
Tuesday, May 5–Friday, May 8
Final examinations
Saturday, May 9
Houses close for non-graduating students at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 11
Faculty: Senior and graduate student grades due by noon
Sunday, May 17: Commencement
Commencement Weekend is Smith’s final chance to honor its graduating seniors and to observe such traditions as Ivy Day and Illumination Night. The weekend culminates on Sunday when families, friends and seniors gather for the awarding of diplomas.
Monday, May 18
Faculty: Non-senior grades due at noon
Houses close for graduating students at noon
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