Monday, January 5–Friday, January 23 During January interterm, the college is open, but residence is not required. Interterm provides time for students to investigate a special area of interest; to participate in courses, activities and conferences at Smith and other area colleges; to do work in libraries, museums, laboratories, etc.; to participate in internships; to work on research projects; or to enjoy the facilities of the campus at a more leisurely pace. No classes are held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19.
Monday, February 2 Faculty: Interterm grades due by noon
Spring SemesterMonday, January 26 Classes begin
Friday, January 30 Last day to add a course via Workday
Friday, February 6 Last day to drop a course via Workday; last day to submit a Five College course registration request
Friday, February 13 Last day to add a Smith course
Thursday, February 26: Rally Day Rally Day is highlighted by an all-college convocation at which distinguished alumnae are awarded the Smith College Medal, with a reception to follow. Afternoon classes are canceled.
Saturday, March 14–Sunday, March 22Spring recess.
Monday, March 23Faculty: Spring mid-semester grades due
Tuesday, April 7–Friday, April 17Advising and course registration for the fall 2026 semester
Friday, April 24: CollaborationsAfternoon classes canceled at the discretion of the instructor.
Friday, May 1 Last day of classes
Saturday, May 2–Monday, May 4 Pre-examination study period
Tuesday, May 5Final examinations begin
Friday, May 8 at 3 p.m.Final examinations end/semester ends
Saturday, May 9Houses close for non-graduating students at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 11 Faculty: Senior and graduate student grades due by noon
Sunday, May 17: Commencement Commencement Weekend is Smith’s final chance to honor its graduating seniors and to observe such traditions as Ivy Day and Illumination Night. The weekend culminates on Sunday when families, friends and seniors gather for the awarding of diplomas.
Monday, May 18 Faculty: Non-senior grades due at noonHouses close for graduating students at noon