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The College discourages students from living off campus because it sees residential life as an integral part of the Smith experience, and the majority of Smithies live on campus all four years. However, the off-campus population is growing and includes local students who choose to live at home during their time at Smith, as well as a number who have been granted permission to live off campus because of special circumstances. Off-campus status is usually granted by a lottery to traditional-aged students, usually seniors, who have lived in campus houses for at least two years and have a legitimate reason to live off campus.

However, it seems like Smith students rarely want to live off campus because rent can be really steep. It is also difficult to find apartment buildings close to campus, so having a car is integral to making living off campus possible. A cheaper option is to rent rooms in private residences. However, this does not really work for students looking for more privacy by moving off campus. Students looking for more independent, private living options usually elect to live in Friedman, which are on-campus apartments. These house four students each and have a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and three or four bedrooms.

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Off-Campus Housing at Smith College

TifDuckie3

'15

Women's Studies

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Not Quite an Option.

I guess you could live off campus but I think you need to provide the college with a really good reason. Living at Smith is what makes the college so special.

Dec 12, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Smith College

lovemydog

'14

Physical Sciences

1.2

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What Off-Campus Housing?

You can't live off campus until you're in your junior or senior year (I can't recall which). Smith tries to keep you on their campus all the time so they can get your money.

Jan 11, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Smith College

sarastarshine

'14

History

1.2

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Off Campus Is Practically Impossible

There is little to no off-campus living options for students, and on top of that, only a select number of seniors (selected by lottery) are allowed to live off-campus. The Friedman Apartments are suite-style apartments and are the closest thing to independent living available for the majority of students. The housing available in Northampton is limited as well, because the area is pretty wealthy and historic.

Jan 04, 2011

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