Open Campus-More Info

Bossf51
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:38:01 +0000

Separating this out from the other thread for the sake of clarity. I found the schedule from last year’s Open Campus at Smith(I don’t throw out much stuff!).

Registration actually starts at 10 am on Thursday to clarify that. It takes place at the Indoor Tennis and Track facility(ITT). If you’re coming by car the parking is a little tight. They usually have shuttles to take you there if you park at one of the more remote spots.

During the day there are campus tours, visiting of classrooms, parent panels, tours of specific buildings (Theatre Dept for example). There are also presentations on Junior Year Abroad, Financial Aid and Athletics.

At the end of the day there is a reception at which faculty members are present and willng to answer your questions about their departments.

At about 5:45 you meet the person you will staying with overnight. Parents have the opportunity for a small reception 6-7 or may leave for the night.

Prospies get to eat in one of the dining halls and spend the night at one of the houses. I recommend your bringing a book or some homework as your host may be busy herself. Don’t be offended that’s how it goes at Smith.

Friday is spent doing whatever you couldn’t do on Thursday with more class visits, tours and panels. It comes to a close with a reception from 2:45-3:15 pm

All in all it’s a fun couple days for the prospies as well as the parents, some of whom choose to make a visit to the bookstore for shirts, hoodies, stickers, etc. :D