Smith Precollege Programs are residential summer programs held on Smith College's campus in Northampton, Massachusetts. Smith is a women's college; the precollege programs offer a Smith experience to high school students in grades 9–12. Last year, 32% of participants were international students and 50% were rising seniors.
2027 program tracks:
| Program | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing Workshop | July 3–16 | 2 weeks |
| Summer Science & Engineering (Session 1) | July 3–16 | 2 weeks |
| College Readiness Workshop | July 18–24 | 1 week |
| Summer Science & Engineering (Session 2) | July 18–31 | 2 weeks |
| Sustainable Futures | July 18–31 | 2 weeks |
| Women, Gender, & Representation | July 18–31 | 2 weeks |
| Theatre | July 18–31 | 2 weeks |
Students may also attend both SSEP sessions (four weeks total); 2027 pricing is not yet published.
Summer Science & Engineering Program (SSEP): Lab-based courses with Smith faculty in life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Prerequisite requirements vary by course.
Historical 2026 fees (SSEP; 2027 rates are coming soon):
- One 2-week session: $4,985 (deposit: $1,246)
- Both sessions (4 weeks): $9,970 (deposit: $2,493)
The 2027 application page confirms an increase to $100 on April 15. The previously listed initial $50 application fee could not be verified on that page.
Financial aid: Limited need-based tuition assistance is available through the application; complete that section and upload tax documentation by March 1, 2027. Partner organisations also support eligible students, sometimes within particular schools or communities. The amount or full-cost coverage is not confirmed for every applicant.
International students: Warmly welcomed; Smith has a dedicated section for international student information.
Sources checked November 4, 2026: Applying and 2027 deadlines, programme dates and SSEP dates and historical 2026 fees. Priority and assistance decisions are planned by February 14 and March 21 respectively; final programme payments are due May 15. Those notifications are separate from submission deadlines.