Living at Smith
Smith’s housing system is unique. Here, most students live on campus throughout their college career (though off-campus housing is available after your first year) in house communities, not standard dormitories. Students from all four class years reside in the houses, introducing you to people from a wide range of backgrounds. For many Smithies, their house becomes like their second family, with lifelong friendships often formed with the people who live just down the hall from you.
Houses, Not Dorms
Wonder what it’s like to live in a Smith house? Check out some quick tours from current Smithies.
From Day One
On the day you move in, you’re introduced to your student leadership team. This group of students, elected by your house community the prior semester, is there to support you every step of the way—they’ll even help you haul your minifridge up to your room!
From questions about the house to advice on choosing classes, your student leaders help you acclimate to college life and find your place at Smith.
Campus Dining, Elevated
Having 11 dining halls—plus two cafés!—already sets Smith apart. Add to that the fact that each dining hall is located in a student house, and you’ve got a truly unique campus dining experience.
Anyone can eat at any dining hall, which together serve a wide array of food including delicious vegan, kosher, halal, and gluten-free options.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Each of Smith’s neighborhoods contains a handful of unique houses that vary in architectural style, size, and location. From the grand houses in the Quad, which house around 100 students, to smaller, quaint houses that 10 or so call home, wherever on campus you live, you’re bound to find community.
Take a (virtual) stroll through each neighborhood and picture yourself at home, at Smith.
