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
Family Travel for Graduation
For most students, your family will not need anything from us in order to apply for a tourist visa to attend graduation. However, if your family members are being asked by their consulate/embassy for an invitation letter for graduation, please see the instructions on the Travel section of our website!
Need a new I-20 or a Travel Signature?
If you are traveling internationally, you need to have a travel signature on your I-20 that is less than 12 months old when you return to the U.S.
Bring your I-20 to the ISSO and get it signed while you wait if you are still on campus. If you are off-campus, you can complete this Google Form, and we’ll email your new I-20 to you!
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
125 Wright Hall
Smith College
Northampton, MA USA
Fax: 413-585-4982
Email: interstu@smith.edu
Open office hours: Schedule a meeting with Dean Caitlin or with Claire Seely when it’s convenient for you!