Support Resources
Smith is committed to providing equitable, inclusive, dynamic services. The goal is to help students connect with the offices, centers and resources that they can rely on for personal and academic support, community engagement, inclusion and self-care, as well as a variety of other forms of assistance.
Are You Concerned About Someone?
If there is an immediate risk to life or property please contact campus safety at 413-585-5555 or extension 5555.
Student of Concern Referrals
The above referral form is for the use of faculty, staff, students and community members.
Referrals are reviewed by the Dean of Students or a member of the Dean of the College's team during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm and may not be immediately reviewed.
Questions about the form? Contact studentaffairs@emorageimagazine.com
The college’s scheduling calendar, 25Live, provides a central campus calendar of events.
Emailed to every student, this calendar resource provides important academic notices as well as information on events.
The social network provides helpful access to events from student organizations as well as student life.
Navigating Other Resources
Who can help me with…?
The Office of Student Affairs strives to ensure students have access to the information they need in order to navigate the Smith College campus and its many resources. Below you will find a list of the most common concerns for students and families as well as the campus partners best suited to assist.
If you don't find what you are looking for, please reach out to us at studentaffairs@emorageimagazine.com, and we will help connect you with the right office or department.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Office of Disability Services can help students with academic accommodations and coordinate with professor(s) and the registrar’s office to ensure each student’s needs are met.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
The Assistive Technology Lab contains technology with accessibility features.
RESEARCH
The Smith College Libraries help students learn to research effectively and access librarian support.
MATH AND SCIENCE
The Spinelli Center for Quantitative Learning offers tutoring, workshops, and class study sessions on utilizing quantitative data.
WRITING
The Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching and Learning offers tutoring and workshops on time management, study skills and public speaking.
GET FIT SMITH
The Athletics Department organizes extracurricular fitness classes for students every semester with a variety of topics and times that will fit into a busy schedule.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM
The Outdoor Adventure Program coordinates many extracurricular outdoor activities including hiking, rock climbing, paddle sports and more.
VARSITY ATHLETIC TEAMS & CLUB SPORT TEAMS
The Athletics Department offers a wealth of opportunities to participate in sports and exercise for students of all levels of experience, from varsity athletic teams to recreational club teams.
ASYMPTOMATIC TESTING
Students and employees not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 can schedule a test at the Testing Center or pick up a self-collection kit at the vending machine located at the lower level of the Campus Center.
CONTACT TRACING & ISOLATION SPACE SUPPORT
Students and staff may always reach out to testingandtracing@emorageimagazine.com for assistance with isolation and testing questions.
SYMPTOMATIC TESTING
Students, staff and faculty who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should take a rapid test and a PCR test at the self-service testing kiosk at the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness. Hours for the kiosk are posted on the COVID-19 response page.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
The Office of Student Engagement hosts the Smith Social Network which helps connect students to student organizations.
FIND YOUR FIT
OSE uses Find Your Fit to connect you with involvement opportunities. To participate, complete the Match-up Quiz.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
The Student Government Association acts as a governing body for Smith and provides a voice for students in campus-wide issues.
RESIDENCE LIFE
The Office of Residence Life enhances and enriches house communities and facilitates housing processes such as room draw and room change, check-in and storage.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Office for International Students and Scholars assists students with U.S. immigration, visa and travel regulations prior to their arrival and throughout their time at Smith.
STUDY ABROAD
The Office for International Study assists students in finding, selecting and applying for study abroad programs.
职业发展
The Lazarus Center prepares students for meaningful undergraduate and postgraduate working opportunities.
MEDICAL SERVICES
The Pelham Medical Services offers essential medical services and referrals to specialist care for students.
Appointment Desk: 413-585-2800
After-hours Answering Service and Nurse: 413-585-2800 (Option 1)
COUNSELING & PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
The Counseling Service offers free and confidential clinical services, weekly counseling groups, connections to community-based care and crisis resources.
Counseling Service (including after hours): 413-585-2800 (Option 2)
WELLNESS SERVICES
Wellness Services has a variety of services supporting holistic wellness including health education, nutritionist consultations and group acupuncture sessions.
Contact the Wellness Team: 413-585-2800
CAMPUS SAFETY
Campus Safety coordinates responses to all emergency situations and matters of security and safety on campus.
On-campus emergencies: Call Campus Safety at extension 5555 or 413-585-5555.
Off-campus emergencies: Dial 911 for law enforcement and emergency services.
CENTER FOR RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL LIFE
The Center for Religious & Spiritual Life provides resources grounded in different faith and wisdom traditions, hosts weekly events that foster connection and helps connect students with community partners.
DISABILITY SERVICES
The Office of Disability Services provides support and resources for students with chronic health and mental health disabilities. No medical information is required to start a conversation with ODS.
RECOGNIZING STUDENTS IN DISTRESS
This student support decision tree explains how to recognize and respond to students in distress and will help you to make a choice about when and to whom you should refer students.
CRISIS LINE NUMBERS
This is a printable collection of important contact numbers for mental health concerns or crises including on- and off-campus lines. Please feel free to distribute it to students.
COMMON REACTIONS TO GRIEF
This handout on grief support contains information about common reactions to grief and strategies for self-care and helping others as well as contact information for on-campus support resources.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Information Technology Services offers assistance with commonly utilized Smith services such as WiFi, printing, licensed software, loaned equipment and more.
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES ADVISING APPLIED LEARNING & RESEARCH EMERGENCY FUNDS FINANCIAL AID
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EXPECTATIONS
Students at Smith should expect to be challenged by a diversity of thought, experience and expression. The diversity of Smith is essential to creating a robust culture for living and learning, both on campus and beyond. Each member of our community is encouraged to inquire freely and to express ideas and criticism in a civil manner, while also recognizing the opinions, cultures, traditions and individuality of others, and their right to maintain them. Everyone in our community should be able to both speak and be heard while abiding by our conduct expectations.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The Code of Conduct and Social Responsibility is a social contract identifying the expectations of our learning community at Smith. It is premised on taking responsibility for how an individual’s actions affect others.
STATEMENT OF ETHICS
Ethical student conduct is critical to a supportive and inclusive community that fosters learning and achievement. As noted in the Statement of Student Ethics, students have freely associated themselves with Smith College in a relationship based on mutual trust, personal respect and individual integrity.
RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Joining the Smith community entails both rights and responsibilities. These include:
- to engage and experience a community that cares for its members and to assume each member’s best intentions;
- to cultivate one another's thoughts and ideas and to coexist in the discomfort of different viewpoints; and
- to contribute, discuss, negotiate and take responsibility for personal conduct and the conduct of one’s invited guests.
Please reach out to student affairs with any questions or concerns.