9:03 am, Jan 20, 2016
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Central Check-In
Clark Hall
Pick up all essential materials including keys and registration materials.
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Administrative Offices open
If you need to “take care of business”, please refer to the listing in your Handbook in Brief for office locations.
Please note that the OneCard Office will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Art Museum Atrium
An opportunity for students and their families to meet staff from various offices, as well as administrators and
students. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Parents and families depart
5:30 p.m.
Dinner with Orientation Leaders
Chase/Duckett Special Dining Room C
Join the Orientation Leaders for dinner. The group will gather at the conclusion of the reception.
Breakfast
Open Dining Rooms
Please refer to the list of open dining rooms and meal times at the end of this schedule. You will need your
OneCard to access the dining rooms.
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Administrative Offices open
If you need to “take care of business,” please refer to the listing in your Academic Planner/Handbook in Brief
for office locations.
9:00 a.m.
Academic Life at Smith
Neilson Browsing Room, Neilson Library
Class deans Margaret Bruzelius and Frazer Ward, and Karen Sise in the Registrar’s Office will review Smith’s
academic regulations and procedures, as well as policies regarding transfer credits. Please bring the course
registration packet you received at check-in.
10:30 a.m.
Smith College Libraries Exploration
Neilson Library Classroom, Neilson Library
With over 1.5 million items, the Smith College Libraries system is one of the largest liberal arts college
collections in the nation. Library staff will introduce you to the amazing array of services and resources we
provide to support your studies. The session will end with a tour of the Neilson Library building. All
participants will receive a welcome gift from the Friends of the Smith College Libraries.
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Open Dining Rooms
Please refer to the list of open dining rooms and meal times at the end of this schedule. You will need your
OneCard to access the dining rooms.
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Ada Lunch
Chase/Duckett Special Dining Room A
Join current and other incoming Adas for lunch. This will be a great time to get to know your cohort, more
about the Ada program, and to ask questions about registration.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Individual Advising & Course Registration
One-on-one meeting with your academic adviser to confer about and register for courses. Refer to your
registration packet for your adviser’s office location and time.
Open Hours with the Registrar
College Hall 102
Registrar Gretchen Herringer and Karen Sise will offer one-on-one drop-in meetings to answer questions
regarding the status of transfer credit, etc.
3:00 p.m.
Campus Life Resource Fair
Campus Center – Garden Level
Stop by and speak with staff from all across campus and learn about the myriad resources available to you.
4:00 p.m.
Smith’s Honor Tradition
Neilson Browsing Room, Neilson Library
The student chairs of the Academic Honor Board and Conduct Board will join you for a discussion of Smith’s
Honor Code and Social Code of Conduct and how they shape your rights and responsibilities as a Smith
student.
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Five College Orientation Social at UMass
Bus departs from John M. Greene (JMG) Hall at 5:30 p.m. and returns to Smith at 8:00 p.m.
Join your Orientation Leaders and SGA Cabinet members for a trip to the UMass campus to meet other new
transfer students from UMass, Amherst College, Hampshire College, and Mt. Holyoke College. Great food,
entertainment, and give-aways!
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Game Night
Bodman Lounge, Helen Hills Hills Chapel
Join the orientation leaders, your fellow Adas, and transfer students for a fun night of games. This will be a
great opportunity to learn more about Smith, as well as bond with the other transfer students. Comfy clothes
are encouraged!
Breakfast
Open Dining Rooms
Please refer to the list of open dining rooms and meal times at the end of this schedule.
You will need your OneCard to access the dining rooms.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Speed Friending
CC 103/104
You’ve heard of speed dating…right? Well this fun, low-stakes spinoff will help you get to know your incoming
peers while you answer some fun questions, quickly!
11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pioneer Valley Indoor Karting
Meet on the side of John M. Greene at 11 a.m. to head to PVIK.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ada Comstock Scholars’ Lunch with Current Adas
Chase/Duckett Special Dining Room A
Join current Adas for lunch in the Ada Lounge. This is a great time to get to know your peers, ask questions
about the program, and learn more about Smith and Northampton.
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Walking Tour of Smith
Join your Orientation Leaders in front of JMG for a tour around campus. This tour will provide you with more
familiarity of Smith’s facilities and resources. Wear your walking shoes or boots if it’s snowing!
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Open Dining Rooms
Please refer to the list of open dining rooms and meal times at the end of this schedule.
You will need your OneCard to access the dining rooms.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Paint Social Art
Art Museum Atrium
Come and relax while an art instructor guides you through painting a beautiful scene. No prior painting or art
experience necessary, and supplies will be provided.
Free day!
Unpack, get to know the area, relax and settle in.
8 a.m.
Classes begin
OPEN DINING LOCATIONS AND TIMES
*Monday, January 25th- Onwards, regular dining hours: www.smith.edu/diningservices
Thursday, January 21- Friday, January 22nd
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Tyler
7:30-9:30
11:30-1:30
5:30-7:30
Chase/Duckett
7:30-9:30
11:30-1:30
5:30-7:30
King/Scales
7:30-9:30
11:30-1:30
5:30-7:30
Cutter/Ziskind
7:30-9:30
11:30-1:30
5:30-7:30
Cushing/Emerson
7:30-9:30
CLOSED
5:30-7:30
Continental Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Tyler
9:00-11:00
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
Chase/Duckett
7:30-9:00
9:00-12:30
5:30-7:00
King/Scales
7:30-9:00
9:00-12:30
5:30-7:00
Cutter/Ziskind
CLOSED
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
Cushing/Emerson
CLOSED
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
Saturday, January 23rd
Sunday, January 24th
Continental Breakfast
Chase/Duckett
Brunch
Dinner
7:30-9:00
9:00-12:30
5:30-7:00
Comstock/Wilder
CLOSED
CLOSED
5:30-7:00
Cushing/Emerson
CLOSED
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
Cutter/Ziskind
CLOSED
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
Gillett
CLOSED
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
Hubbard
CLOSED
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
7:30-9:00
9:00-12:30
5:30-7:00
CLOSED
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
9:00-11:00
11:00-1:00
5:30-7:00
King/Scales
Lamont
Tyler