Experience campus life before college! Live and learn for two weeks this summer at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Programs of Study: Creative Writing, Summer Science and Engineering, Women, Gender and Representation, Sustainable Futures, Theater, and College Readiness. Smith Precollege Programs are open to students entering 9-12th grade in the fall of 2026. Classes are Monday-Friday and not for credit. Smith College is among the top-rated liberal arts colleges in the US.
Smith Precollege Programs – Spend Two Weeks in New England this Summer!
Smith College | Northampton, MA | Grades 9–12
Classes are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m.
Programs of Study
Science & Engineering
Creative Writing Workshop
Women, Gender, and Representation
Sustainable Futures
Theater
College Readiness
Why Smith Precollege?
Our students gain a preview of college life. They experience academic exploration (without grades or tests!), campus navigation, community connection and a residential experience in one of New England's most vibrant college towns. Classes are Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm with a break for lunch, followed by a 1pm-4pm class block. After class, students can explore campus and downtown Northampton, take part in activities in our houses, or simply relax and build friendships with fellow peers. We offer a unique curriculum with courses not typically offered in high school.
Sample classes:
Science & Engineering
-Genetic Analyses
-Designing Intelligent Robots
-Novel Bacteriophage Discovery
-Global Young Women’s Health
Creative Writing Workshop
-Journalism
-Writing Fantasy
-Screenwriting
-Science Fiction
-Poetry
Women, Gender, and Representation
-Queer Love Stories
-Global Reproductive Justice
-Gender in Sports
Sustainable Futures
-Daily field trips to permaculture farms, community gardens, and local organizations tackling climate resilience
Theater
-Explore acting, playwriting, and performance with peers who share your passion
College Readiness
-Learn how to build your college list, craft your story, and approach applications with confidence
Spend two weeks at one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and be a Smithie this summer!
2025 pricing:
Four Weeks (two programs) $9,728.00
Two Weeks (one program) $4,864.00
College Readiness (one week program) $2,726.00