The Smith College Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 brings together every essential date you need from Smith College enrollment deadlines, tuition payment due dates, and course add/drop windows, to college holidays and final exam schedules.
The Smith College academic calendar helps you lock in Smith semester dates, plan around the Smith exam schedule, and never miss critical cut‑offs such as the last day to withdraw without a “W” or the opening of Winter Term and Summer Session registration.
Smith College follows a semester system enriched by short, intensive sessions:
- Fall Semester (mid-September to mid-December; approximately 14 instructional weeks + 1 week of finals), so if you’re wondering how long a semester is at Smith, expect about 15 weeks total.
- Interterm (early January; 3 – 4 weeks for intensive coursework and independent study), ideal for making up credits or diving into a focused project.
- Spring Semester (mid-January to early May; 14 instructional weeks + 1 week of finals), with Smith Spring Break scheduled in late March.
- Summer Session (May through July; 6 – 8 weeks), offering accelerated modules and creative workshops.
Whether you’re mapping out your 15‑week semester workload, squeezing in an InterTerm intensive, or choosing the right Summer Session module, the Smith College Academic Calendar 2026‑2027 is your go‑to guide for every date and deadline, so you can focus on thriving in the vibrant academic community at Smith.
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Smith College Academic Calendar Fall 2026
- Central check-in for entering first-year students, transfer students, and Ada Comstock scholars takes place on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
- The President’s Welcome Assembly is held on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
- All houses open for returning students and key pick-up is available from Sunday, September 6, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026.
- Classes begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. It is the first day of classes.
- The last day to add a course via Workday is Monday, September 14, 2026.
- The last day to drop a course via Workday and the last day to submit a Five College course registration request is Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
- Mountain Day will be announced by the president on a surprise date during the fall semester. Classes scheduled before 7:00 p.m. are canceled on that day.
- Smith College Fall break 2026 takes place from Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Mid-semester grades are due from faculty on Monday, October 19, 2026.
- Family Weekend takes place from Friday, October 23, 2026 to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Advising and course registration for the Spring 2027 semester is tentatively scheduled from Tuesday, November 10, 2026 to Friday, November 20, 2026.
- Cromwell Day is observed on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and all morning and afternoon classes are canceled to allow time for reflection and education about diversity, racism, and inclusion.
- Thanksgiving recess takes place from Wednesday, November 25, 2026 to Sunday, November 29, 2026.
- Classes end on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
- The pre-examination study period runs from Wednesday, December 16, 2026 to Friday, December 18, 2026.
- Final examinations begin on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Final examinations end and the semester concludes on Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
- Winter recess takes place from Wednesday, December 23, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027.
- Fall 2026 grades are due from faculty on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at noon.
Smith College Academic Calendar Spring 2027
- Smith College Spring 2027 classes begin on Monday, January 25, 2027.
- The last day to add a course via Workday is Friday, January 29, 2027.
- The last day to drop a course via Workday and the last day to submit a Five College course registration request is Friday, February 5, 2027.
- Rally Day is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2027. An all-college convocation is held to honor distinguished alumnae with the Smith College Medal, followed by a reception, and afternoon classes are canceled.
- Smith College Spring Break 2027 is tentatively scheduled from Saturday, March 13, 2027 to Sunday, March 21, 2027.
- Spring mid-semester grades are due from faculty on Monday, March 22, 2027.
- Advising and course registration for the Fall 2027 semester is tentatively scheduled from Tuesday, April 6, 2027 to Friday, April 16, 2027.
- Collaborations is tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 16, 2027, and afternoon classes may be canceled at the discretion of the instructor.
- The last day of classes is Friday, April 30, 2027.
- The pre-examination study period runs from Saturday, May 1, 2027 to Monday, May 3, 2027.
- Final examinations begin on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
- Final examinations end and the semester concludes on Friday, May 7, 2027 at 3:00 p.m.
- Senior and graduate student grades are due from faculty on Monday, May 10, 2027 by noon.
- Commencement is held on Sunday, May 16, 2027. Commencement Weekend serves as Smith College’s final celebration of graduating seniors and includes traditions such as Ivy Day and Illumination Night before the awarding of diplomas.
- Non-senior grades are due from faculty on Monday, May 17, 2027 at noon.
- Residence houses close for graduating students on Monday, May 17, 2027 at noon.
For more on the Smith College Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the Smith College Calendar website.
