Family Handbook

一个学生和他们的家人走在校园里.

We are very pleased that your student has made the decision to attend Smith College. We believe that Smith offers a wonderful opportunity for learning and engagement. We hope this handbook can help you find answers to your questions as you embark on the journey of being the parent of a college student.

为学生提供家庭支援

在你的学生上大学的第一年, 他们会追求新的兴趣, begin to evaluate ideas and beliefs and question or challenge the values you hold dear. Often, the changes experienced by first-year students occur quickly as new relationships are made, 获得新领域的能力，并增强独立性. 你的理解和可用性对这个过程至关重要. Maintaining a supportive relationship with them can be critical to success in college, 特别是在第一年.

Your student should learn who to contact when questions or concerns arise about their college experience, 包括班级主任, academic advisers, 财政援助官员和宿舍生活工作人员. 请参阅下面的转介指南. With your help, your student will learn how to handle difficult decisions—one of the most critical skills learned during the college years.

Common Topics

Absenteeism

学生应联络: Professor, Class Dean、学术顾问
设法确定问题的严重程度. 是一节课还是几节课? Encourage your student to be honest about their current situation.

Academic Problems

学生应联络: Class Dean、学术顾问
Class deans and advisers are committed to helping students succeed. 任何一个人都能引导他们走向正确的方向.

过量饮酒

学生应联络: 健康教育总监, Health Services
试着确定虐待的程度. 鼓励他们寻求专业帮助. 这个问题对父母来说很难独自解决.

校园里的汽车和停车罚单

学生应联络: Campus Safety
First-year students must not bring a car to Smith expecting to be able to park legally on campus or on city streets. 如果你的学生把车开过来, you should have a clear understanding at the beginning of the semester about how parking tickets will be handled.

家庭中的死亡或重病

家长或学生应联系: Dean of Students, Class Dean, 宗教生活主任
我们可以在很多方面帮助你, 如果需要的话，包括在课堂上找到你的学生, 协助安排回家的行程, etc.

紧急融资

A limited amount of funding is available to undergraduate Smith students in need for emergencies, special programs, 会议和一些意想不到的事件. These funds are limited and in most cases will not cover the entire cost of the emergency/event. 更多信息请访问 学生资助.

家庭取向

Each year the Office of Student Affairs hosts a 家庭取向. Please see the 家庭迎新时间表.

财政援助和账单问题

学生应联络: 学生财务服务

财政援助和账单问题

学生应联络: 学生财务服务

乡愁/孤独

学生应联络: 学生事务副院长, 宿舍生活人员, 咨询服务
每个人都会想家. 在学期开始的时候, determine when visits home will be scheduled and when you might be able to visit campus (Family Weekend is a good time). 鼓励你的学生参与进来. Keep in mind that the busier they are, the less time they have to feel homesick.

学生疾病

学生应联络: Health Services, Class Dean
鼓励你的学生去健康服务中心接受治疗.

Leave of Absence

学生应联络: Class Dean、学术顾问
If your student is thinking of taking a leave of absence or might require a medical leave of absence, their class dean will guide them on how best to complete this process.

选择专业

学生应联络: Class Dean，学院学术顾问
Students are required to declare a major in the second semester of their sophomore year, but the first year of college is not too early to begin exploring interests, 技能和价值观.

阅读建议

Some 我们招生团队的推荐信 for families interested in learning more about women's education and preparing to send your student to college.

注册的问题

学生应联络: Registrar, Class Dean

室友冲突

学生应联络: Area Director, Head Resident
鼓励你的学生花时间解决矛盾. Discuss the educational value of learning to get along with people who are different from them.

Safety

学生应联络: Campus Safety, 宿舍生活人员
Smith College is a safe place, but students need to be reminded that they are not invincible. The Residential Life Staff offers tips on personal safety and security of property.

支持远程学习者

Resources that you may find useful in supporting your remote learning college student

常见问题

Can families participate in the advising and registration process?
家长不应与学生一起参加咨询会议, as they may be more likely to express family expectations rather than personal interests regarding classes and majors. College is often one of the first steps in becoming more independent, 澳门葡京博彩软件希望在很多方面促进这一点, 包括通过个性化建议.

有什么资源可以为挣扎的学生提供?
The instructor of the course your student is struggling in and their class dean are the best sources of help. 学生可以在课前或课后与老师交谈, 去他们的办公室拜访他们, 通过电子邮件联系他们, 或者在他们办公室的邮箱里留个便条. Class deans are available either by making an appointment or attending their walk-in hours.

在哪里可以为残疾学生提供帮助?
The 残疾事务办公室 协调残疾人项目, as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The office provides free and appropriate academic aids and services, 包括辅助设备的使用, 阅读和手语翻译服务, 特殊考试监考服务, academic support and counseling assistance specific to disability issues, and more. Disabilities Services also serves the campus community as an advocate and resource on all disability-related issues.

Is it advisable for students to be employed while taking classes?
Studies show that most students who work a modest amount each week perform better in school. Many students receive a work-study award as part of their financial aid at Smith. Students work in positions both on and off campus that not only give them the opportunity to earn some money for expenses but also help them to engage more fully in their college experience. In most cases we recommended that students not work more than 12 hours per week.

Where can information be found on loans, grants and scholarships?
If you are concerned about how to finance your student's education, the 学生财务服务办公室 will assist you. 澳门葡京博彩软件使用助学金和奖学金, 贷款和兼职校园就业, 单独地或组合地, 作为提供经济援助的手段.

Why are parents and other family members not informed of a student’s grades?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) mandates that once a student is 18 years old, 学生记录中的信息不能与他人共享, not even parents, 未经学生书面同意. The only exception is directory information (telephone extension, box number).

Most students want to discuss their academic progress with their families. Families are encouraged to consult with their student regarding courses and grades.

资料来源:美国家庭政策遵从办公室.S. 教育部.

学生有医疗保险吗?
All Smith College students are required to have health insurance, 要么通过你的家庭保险，要么通过 澳门葡京博彩软件计划.

什么是第一年的经验?
The 第一年的经验 begins with orientation and continues through the year with first-year seminars, lectures, 与教职员工一起参加研讨会和特别郊游. This program helps to ensure that new students become academically engaged, 尽早与其他学生建立联系, faculty and staff, 结交朋友，了解澳门葡京博彩软件.

常见的澳门葡京博彩软件缩略语

AASC: 澳门葡京博彩软件校友会

AD: Area Director

CB: Conduct Board

CC: Campus Center

CDO: 职业发展办公室(拉撒路中心)

CEEDS: Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability

CHO:社区卫生组织者

FAFSA: 免费申请联邦学生资助

FLEX:全球教师主导的经验

FYS:第一年研讨会

HCA: 房屋及社区顾问

HONS: 新生主任

HP: House President

HR: Head Resident

ITS: 资讯科技服务

ITT: 室内田径和网球设施

JMG: John M. Greene Hall

HB: Honor Board

LAA:文科顾问

ODS:残疾人服务办公室

OEI:平等与包容办公室

OMA:多元文化事务办公室

OSE:学生参与办公室

OneCard: Smith ID Card

LOA: Leave of Absence

NEWMAC: 新英格兰男女运动员大会

PVTA: 先锋谷运输管理局(巴士线)

SAA: 学生学术顾问

SFS:学生财务服务

SGA: 学生会协会

SSN——Smith Social Network

SSW: 澳门葡京博彩软件社会工作学院

WCL: Wurtele领导力中心

WI:写作密集