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International Students & Scholars
The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) advises and assists students through the complexities of U.S. immigration and visa and travel regulations, both prior to their arrival and throughout their stay at Smith. We assess the needs of international students and professors and facilitate their smooth transition to life at Smith and within the United States. Our office conducts programs and workshops on various topics throughout the year, and we act as a liaison and an advocate with governmental agencies and various college offices.
Important Updates
Visa and Immigration Issues
For details on Suspension of Routine U.S. Visa Services Worldwide; Continuity of F-1 Status during COVID-19; COVID-19 Travel Bans; Other Travel Restrictions; Public Charge Rule Change; and Unlawful Presence Memo Update, please visit the ISSO News & Announcements page.
COVID-19
For updates on Smith’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page.
Updating Your OPT Information
If you need to update your OPT information, see the Graduated Students section.
Beware of Phone Scams
Every year college students are the target of a variety of fraudulent phone and email scams. All students should remain cautious and wary of suspicious communications. Remember that no U.S. government agency will contact you by phone regarding money you owe or problems with your visa. The same is true for most international governments. For more information, see the ISSO News & Announcements page.
Cultural Organizations at Smith
Asian Students Association (ASA)
A support network for Asian and Asian Pacific American students.
View moreSmith College Chinese Students Association (CSA)
CSA aims to spread Chinese culture throughout the campus, raise awareness of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the community and foster constructive discussions about fascinating topics related to China in all fields.
View moreEKTA (South Asian Organization of Smith College)
EKTA means "unity" in several languages spoken in South Asia.
View moreInternational Students' Organization (ISO)
Share, exchange and appreciate the wealth of experiences that international students bring to Smith College.
View moreKorean Students Association (KSA)
A support network for all Korean and Korean American students at Smith College.
View moreLatin American Students' Organization (LASO)
Formerly Nosotras, this organization provides a support network for Latin American students at Smith.
View moreAl-Iman
A Muslim Student Organization affiliated with MSA National and dedicated to creating an environment for Muslims and non-Muslims to come together and participate in social events.
View morePan Asians in Action (PAIA)
Pan Asians In Action is an affinity-based activism group that welcomes all AAPI (Asian/American/Pacific Islander) identifying folks.
View moreIndigenous Smith Students Alliance (ISSA)
Raising awareness of Native American and Indigenous issues both locally, nationally, and globally.
View moreSmith African & Caribbean Students' Association (SACSA)
Gather to share and discuss knowledge about Africa and the Caribbean.
View moreSazanami
This organization aims to stimulate enthusiasm about Japanese culture as well as give an encompassing representation of the country.
View moreVietnamese Students Association (VSA)
The VSA provides a supportive network for members and raises awareness of the Vietnamese culture.
View moreContact
125 Wright Hall
Smith College
Northampton, MA USA
Fax: 413-585-4982
Email: interstu@smith.edu
Open office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 2:30–4 p.m.