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United States colleges and universities are world leaders in welcoming international students. People everywhere recognize that the United States is the place to go for a superior education, and Smith is one of America’s most distinguished colleges.

Limited financial aid is available for international students, though competition for aid grows as the number of international applicants increases each year. Visit www.smith.edu/finaid for information about the aid application process.

Admission to Smith is highly competitive for international students with approximately 20 percent of applicants admitted. Prospective first-year students are required to file the Common Application by January 15. All required supporting materials are due by February 1. Prospective transfer students must file the Transfer Common Application and all required credentials. The deadline for January entrance is November 15 and the preferred deadline for September entrance is February 1.

International transfer students who need financial aid may not apply for January entrance. For aid applicants for the fall, February 1 is the required (not preferred) deadline.

Special Academic Opportunities

Need-eligible students admitted to Smith from a United World College will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Davis United World Scholars Program. This scholarship will be included in a student's financial aid award from Smith.

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