Smith College

Smith College requires at least 128 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Smith College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Smith College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at Smith College graduate within six years.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	–	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	–	–	–

Reminder: Smith College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Smith College?

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirementor a math or science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	No
Science	No
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Smith College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Smith College

When choosing a major, Smith College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Smith College.Smith College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Smith College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smith College

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Does Smith College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Smith College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Smith College Have An Online Program?

❌ Smith College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Smith College Give AP Credit?

🟨 Smith College may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Smith College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Smith College, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Smith College.

Does Smith College Require Internships?

❌ Smith College does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Smith College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Smith College

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Smith College Library

The main library on campus is the Neilson Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Smith College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Smith College, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Smith College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Smith College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Smith College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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