2021 ISP Leader Application
A Culture of Care >> Read Smith’s plans for the summer and fall 2021 semesters.
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
ISP Leader Application now available for ISP 2021!
Submit your application to interstu@smith.edu by March 28th!
Need a new I-20 or a Travel Signature?
Complete this Google Form, and we'll get in touch with you to arrange how best to get your new document to you!
New Study Abroad Policy for International Students Unable to Return to Campus
International students, along with U.S. residents or citizens residing outside the U.S., may be granted exceptions to study abroad locally at universities or programs in their home countries and to apply for transfer of the credits to Smith. Please visit the News and Events page of the Office for International Study website for more details.
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.
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, raise awareness of equality and inclusion, and foster discussions about topics related to China.
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
International Students and Scholars
125 Wright Hall
Smith College
Northampton, MA USA
Phone:
413-585-7598
Fax: 413-585-4982
Email: interstu@smith.edu
Fax: 413-585-4982
Email: interstu@smith.edu
Open office hours: Schedule a meeting with Dean Caitlin when it’s convenient for you!