International Alums
Distance makes no difference. The Office of International Alumnae Relations and Development exists to help build and nurture relations with alums living outside of the United States. Smith is a global institution and no matter where you live, you can enjoy alum benefits and access to our powerful network, volunteer with the college, join (or start!) a club in your area, listen to (or give!) webinars and find out what your friends and classmates are up to—and so much more. Our international alums also share a common commitment to give to Smith in order to help the college flourish. We appreciate your support, and we’ve made the giving process seamless and easy, no matter where you live.
Smith College Global Connections is a Facebook page celebrating all things global at Smith. Follow us to connect with the college and other alumnae around the world.
A Word from the Director
“What does it mean to be a ‘Smithie?’ It is not one thing, not easily summed up in a word or a phrase—but when you meet a Smithie, you have a sense of what ‘it’ is. Whether in Toronto, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Dubai, Nairobi, Paris or any other place in the world, Smithies have a purposeful way of being that is immediately recognizable. With an expansive, interconnected global network like ours you will never be far from Smith. I invite you to get involved in the many opportunities that this diverse global network makes possible.”
—Jacqui DeFelice, Director of International Alumnae Relations and Development
Get Involved
Meet Smith’s Global Alums
Giving to Smith from Abroad
Think back to your time at Smith: Whether you came to Smith from far or near, when you arrived on campus you were immediately part of a global community full of possibility—the possibility of finding and using your voice and of mapping your own way in the world. The power of a Smith education is that it gives you countless options. Now you have the opportunity to support other students as they arrive at Smith ready to start a similar journey.
The giving process is easy and straightforward. You can use a debit or credit card in any major currency to give to Smith via our secure donation page. Donors outside the United States can also make gifts with checks from U.S. bank accounts or via wire transfers. For detailed information regarding making a gift, please contact Director of International Alumnae Relations and Development, Jacqui DeFelice at jdefelice@big5vn.com.
Notable Numbers
3,132
International alums
130
Countries in which alums live
14.3%
International students at Smith
Meet Our International Students
Match Your Gift
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer's name below or check with your human resources department. Some large employers provide very generous matches.
If your company matches, you may be able to access the forms directly through the search. Follow the procedure described below; if needed, our staff will be happy to assist. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
Contact International Alumnae Relations & Development
76 Elm Street
Smith College
Northampton, MA 01063
Jacqui DeFelice
Director of International Alumnae Relations and Development