Leading & Listening: Shape Your Own Academic Journey

Without the limitations of core requirements, you have the freedom to choose the courses that most interest you. Our academic programs are a combination of rigor, joy, and learning. You can learn about the flexibility of the open curriculum and personalized academic advising. Here we encourage you to explore what gives you purpose.

We will discuss "What is liberal arts?" and "How does Smith, a college with over 1000 different classes, help students choose 4-5 classes to take in their first semester?"

You will have the opportunity to ask your own questions of two of our first-year academic advisors: Professor of English Language & Literature Richard “Rick” Millington and Professor of Chemistry Elizabeth “Betsy” Jamieson. We hope to see you there!