Smith College AI Policy for College Applications

General Policy:L0 • No explicit policyD0 • No disclosure requiredE0 • No enforcement stated

Quick Answer: Can you use AI at Smith College?

It depends on your program:

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General/Undergraduate: No explicit policy (No explicit policy)
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School for Social Work: No explicit policy

Last verified: 2025-09-19 • Confidence: High

Policy Evidence

University General Policy

“Your essay is meant to help our admission committee better understand you as a student and a person. Please give an in-depth and authentic response”
— First-Year Applicants - Smith College Admission(Updated: 2024)

“Your essay tells us how you think and write (and what you care about). No two applicants are the same—let your personality shine through!”
— First-Year Applicants - Smith College Admission(Updated: 2024)

Program-Specific Policies

School for Social Work

L0 • No explicit policyD0 • No disclosure requiredE0 • No enforcement stated

“Faculty will be evaluating your response for content and the quality and organization of your writing”
— View source(Updated: 2024)

Applies to: personal statements, application essays

Policy Summary by Program

Program	AI Allowed?	Disclosure	Enforcement
General/Undergraduate	No explicit policy	No disclosure required	E0 • No enforcement stated
School for Social Work	No explicit policy	No disclosure required	E0 • No enforcement stated

Sources Verified

All sources checked (4)

Policy Sources:

https://www.smith.edu/admission-aid/apply-smith/first-year-applicants

Additional Sources Checked:

Confidence: HighLast verified: 2025-09-19

Additional Context

Smith has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays but emphasizes authenticity and personal expression. Evaluates essays for how applicants think and write. Uses holistic admission approach considering various factors. Graduate programs assess writing quality and organization without specific AI restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Smith College allow ChatGPT for essays?

Smith College has no explicit AI policy for admissions essays. While not explicitly prohibited, the lack of clear guidance means students should be cautious.

Do I need to disclose AI use to Smith College?

Smith College does not require disclosure of AI use in admissions materials.

How does Smith College check for AI?

Smith College has not indicated how they check for AI use in admissions essays.

Which Smith College programs have different AI policies?

School for Social Work have specific policies that differ from the general university policy.

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