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.
News & Announcements
Apply to be an ISP Leader!!
Fill out this year's application if you'd like to join our team! Applications are due Friday, March 8th.
OPT Updates
If you need to update your OPT information with us, please visit our Graduated Students section.
Cultural Organizations at Smith
Asian Students Association (ASA)
A support network for Asian and Asian Pacific American students.
View moreChinese Interregional Student Cultural Organization (CISCO)
CISCO's mission is to understand, share and enjoy the multiple aspects of Chinese culture.
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 moreMiddle Eastern & North African Smith Alliance (MENA)
A community to promote Arab culture, identity and language, and engage in dialogue about the MENA region.
View morePAIA
Pan Asians in Action
View moreQuinta
A safe and supportive space for international LGBTQIA+ students.
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 moreFeatured Upcoming Events
OPT Information Session
- ISSO, Wright Hall, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Information session for students to learn about opportunities for paid and unpaid work in the United States. Attendance at an OPT information session is required for all applicants.
CPT Q & A Session
- ISSO, Wright Hall, 5-6 p.m.
- Question and answer session for any international students looking to receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from the ISSO. CPT is required to complete a paid internship or job in the US during summer break, or to complete a US-based Praxis. CPT is strongly recommended for any unpaid internship in the US. We will review the requirements of CPT, as well as how to apply.
OPT Information Session
- ISSO, Wright Hall, 5-6 p.m.
- Information session for students to learn about opportunities for paid and unpaid work in the United States. Attendance at an OPT information session is required for all applicants.
CPT Q & A Session
- ISSO, Wright Hall, 4:15-5:15pm
- Question and answer session for any international students looking to receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from the ISSO. CPT is required to complete a paid internship or job in the US during summer break, or to complete a US-based Praxis. CPT is strongly recommended for any unpaid internship in the US. We will review the requirements of CPT, as well as how to apply.
Contact
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.