Pre-Orientation Programs
Smith College offers a number of pre-orientation programs to entering students. Descriptions, eligibility criteria, and registration instructions are detailed below.
International Students Pre-Orientation
August 22–27, 2024
Bridge Pre-Orientation Program
August 25–28, 2024
First Generation Pre-Orientation
August 27–28, 2024
Pre-Season Athletics
Program Dates
Various
About
Students who participate in certain fall sports may be asked to come to campus early for pre-season training.
Registration
There is no registration for pre-season athletics. Eligible students will be contacted by their coach with arrival information.
Contact
Contact the Associate Athletic Director at jduff@smith.edu or reach out to your sport’s head coach with questions about Pre-Season Athletics.
Notes About Pre-Orientation Programs
Participants in Bridge, First Generation Pre-Orientation, and Pre-Season Athletics must go to Central Check-In even though they arrive early.
Participants in International Students Pre-Orientation are not required to go to Central Check-In but are encouraged to attend to take full advantage of all resources available to them.
Participants in all pre-orientation programs must still participate in the general Orientation program in its entirety.
Entering students who arrive as pre-season athletes may be required to attend pre-season training/activities on Saturday, August 31, 2024 rather than Group Day. Pre-season athletes should receive directions from their coaches regarding Saturday activities.
Due to the overlap in program dates, new students can only participate in ONE of the following: ISP, Bridge, First Gen Pre-Orientation.
Pre-season athletes should consult with their coaches to determine if they are eligible to participate in other pre-orientation programs.
Because First Gen Pre-Orientation and Bridge are offered to a limited number of students, these students in particular are reminded that they should attend all of their program’s sessions and participate fully.
If you are no longer able to attend or participate, please contact your program’s director well in advance of the program’s start so that arrangements may be made to allow another student to participate. Thank you for your understanding.