General Religious & Spiritual Resources
While the Center for Religious & Spiritual Life offers support, resources, and programming for students of specific faiths, we also offer interfaith guidance for students who might be wondering about spirituality, grappling with life’s challenges, or who just need a heart-to-heart.
Spiritual guidance differs from psychological counseling in that there is no plan, no goal, no one takes notes. We are just here to chat and we would love to have you visit. All of our services are confidential and are offered to persons of any belief, faith, or mixed faith background. We aim to support all seekers in the Smith community.
Faith-Based Counseling
Religious Dining
Smith respects the role of food in the lives of students, not only for physical sustenance, but as an expression of culture and faith. The Center for Religious & Spiritual Life works with Dining Services to provide daily and holiday meals in accordance with Jewish and Muslim religious requirements (see Religious Accommodations). If you have questions about whether our dining meets your religious requirements, please contact Dining Services or send an email to Matilda Cantwell.

Religious & Spiritual Life Funding
Note: There is currently a temporary hold on CRSL funding.
Funds for student expenses—available via various applications—may be available for religious and spiritual programs that include a community service component. The CRSL does not fund courses or projects for credit.
For emergencies, please fill out the “Emergency Funding Application.”
For academic needs, please fill out the “Academic Funding Application.” This application is for textbooks, fine arts supplies, computer repair, special studies, graduate school application processes, post-graduation plans, graduation cap/gown, Ivy Day clothes, co-curricular activities, and religious and spiritual programs that include a community service component..
For conference funding, please fill out the “Universal Conference Fund Application."
Please email Maureen Raucher at mraucher@smith.edu and let Maureen know you have submitted a request for funds.
We recommend you submit your application as soon as you determine that you might be in need of CRSL funding. Sufficient time must be given to review your application and determine the amount of funds to be awarded, prior to your event.