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Supporting Our Community

Smith College is committed to protecting the privacy, well-being, and safety of our community. Below are resources for students, faculty, and staff members. Additional resources will be provided as they become available. 

Principles we return to in uncertain times:

  1. Our commitment at Smith to academic freedom and freedom of expression is unwavering;
  2. Our highest priority is to educate students to think critically, to question assumptions, and to pursue the truth through approaches grounded in debate, multiple perspectives, and evidence-based research;
  3. The commitment at Smith College to the principles of intellectual rigor, human rights, and ethical leadership are central to our mission of educating women and every student in our classes, of developing global citizens, and of maintaining excellence in research and scholarship;
  4. External forces are striving to divide our campus. Let us join together in working against those forces with careful thought, strategic action, and a commitment to this community—understanding that we will not agree on everything;
  5. The leadership team of the college is committed to working with the campus community to act on behalf of the values American higher education represents—values that are central to a functioning and effective democracy.

Know Your Rights
Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. The ACLU website provides resources explaining your rights and how to exercise them.

On-Campus Resources

Schacht Center for Health & Wellness

The Schacht Center for Health & Wellness provides health support to the Smith community. For counseling services, email counselingservices@smith.edu; for wellness services, email wellness@smith.edu; and for medical services, email healthservices@smith.edu. You can also reach the Schacht Center by phone at 413-585-2800.

Visa Questions

For help with navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration and visa and travel regulations, students can email global@smith.edu and faculty can email provostoffice@smith.edu.

If you notice a change of status on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement website or you receive an email from the federal government informing you of such a change, you may contact the Office of General Counsel or the Lewis Global Studies Center, who can provide direction on your offices and connect you to resources, as needed.

Grants Administration/Grants & Sponsored Research

For grant-related information, you can reach out to the Grants Administration or the Office of Grants & Sponsored Research by emailing grants@smith.edu.

Title IX

Visit Title IX & Smith College to learn more about Title IX, the responsibilities of the Title IX coordinator, and how Title IX protects students, staff, and faculty. Smith’s Title IX coordinator can be reached by emailing titleixcoordinator@smith.edu or by calling 413-585-2113. 

Gender & Sexuality

The Resource Center for Sexuality & Gender (RCSG) offers support and information related to sexuality and gender in a safe and accepting environment. The RCSG can be reached via email at rcsg@smith.edu.

Office for International Study

For information or questions related to study abroad, contact the Office for International Study by emailing studyabroad@smith.edu or by calling 413-585-7598.

Human Resources

All Smith employees can reach out to the Office of Human Resources by emailing hr@smith.edu or by calling at 413-585-2260.

General Counsel

To contact Smith’s General Counsel’s Office, email gc@smith.edu or call the office at 413-585-2113.

Campus Safety

The Campus Safety Department supports all members of the campus community. For nonemergency services, dial 2490 from a campus phone or call 413-585-2490 from a cell phone. For emergency services, dial 5555 from a campus phone or call 413-585-5555 from a cell phone.

Off-Campus Legal Resources

Community Legal Aid, Inc.

Community Legal Aid, Inc. (CLA) is the free civil legal aid provider for residents of the five counties of Central and Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester).

Massachusetts Legal Resource Finder

This legal resource finder can connect you with legal aid offices, government agencies, and court programs that may be able to help you for free or at low cost.

LGBTQIA+ Legal Resources

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program is a resource for general legal issues for Smith employees. Call 855-784-2056 and mention you need legal advice to be connected to an attorney for a free consultation.

Immigration Legal Resources

Additional Resources