Come Home to Smith

October 24, 2026

Campus will be buzzing with energy this fall, and we can’t wait to welcome you back. On Saturday, October 24, alums are invited to celebrate; reconnect with friends, faculty, staff, and students; and enjoy special programming designed just for you. Register today to receive updates and exclusive access.

All events are free, including lunch in the houses for the first 300 registrants.

Please register by October 9 to let us know you’e coming and to secure your lunch ticket!

Register for Come Home to Smith 2026

Schedule Highlights

Read the full schedule of activities. Schedule subject to change.

Welcome Center

9–11 a.m., Alumnae House

Begin your day at the Alumnae House with coffee and refreshments. Secure your lunch ticket, pick up a schedule with the full list of campus activities, and grab some commemorative swag.

Lunch in the Houses

11 a.m.–1 p.m., Various Locations

Registered alums are invited to enjoy lunch in select Smith dining halls. Secure your lunch ticket at the Alumnae House between 9 and 11 a.m. and present it at the dining hall for entry. Additional dining options, including the Campus Center Café, will also be available, as well as downtown Northampton restaurants.

Program with President Sarah Willie-LeBreton

3–4 p.m., Location TBD

Join President Sarah Willie-LeBreton for a special program.

Tours, Open Houses, Athletic Events, and Special Activities

9 a.m.–5 p.m., Various Locations

Enjoy a wide selection of tours, open houses, and activities across campus—including many Family Weekend events being opened to alums! A full list of activities will be shared upon registration.

A Sneak Peak

From quiet moments with friends in the botanic garden to taking in a volleyball game, Come Home to Smith has something for everyone. Check out some photos from last year’s event.

President Sarah Willie-LeBreton talks onstage with Amanda Lopez during the 2025 Come Home to Smith program.
Alums smile in the botanic garden during the 2025 Come Home to Smith event.
The volleyball team lines up and smiles during a game taking place during Come Home to Smith 2025
Alums look through archival materials in the library during Come Home to Smith 2025
Alums peruse Smith tea at the bookstore during Come Home to Smith 2025

Know Before You Go

Presented by the Office of Alumnae Relations & Development
Questions: EventsRSVP@smith.edu

Alums and their guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from campus and securing their own housing if they wish to stay overnight. 

For disability access information or accommodation requests, please call 413-585-2407. To request a sign language interpreter, please email arc@smith.edu at least ten days before the event.