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Congratulations on your acceptance to the Smith in Geneva program! There are a number of steps that must be completed to enroll at the University of Geneva or the Graduate Institute and to apply for a student visa. The Swiss government requires all students who are not EU citizens to obtain a student visa before arriving in Geneva.
If you have any questions about any of the paperwork, please ask! Better to ask a "silly" question than to make a mistake and delay the process for everyone.
Important Resources
Important Resources
Smith in Geneva Program Guide (July 2025. Please note that the 2026-2027 version will be made available in May 2026)
Instructions
Instructions
Your Geneva Preparation Timeline – important steps. This centralized timeline presents all required preparation steps in one place, helping students better understand the preparation process, anticipate upcoming requirements, and easily track pre-departure expectations.
Date Format
Date Format
When entering dates, use the European format of dd MON yyyy (e.g., 12 Oct 2019).
All paperwork should be mailed to:
All paperwork should be mailed to:
Angelo Pisano
Lewis Global Studies Center
5 Chapin Drive, Wright Hall 127
Northampton, MA 01063
Geneva Preparation Timeline – important steps :
Step 1: Visa & Immigration, Passport & photo
Step 2A: Track A – Graduate Institute Enrollment
Step 2B: Track B – University of Geneva Enrollment
Step 2C: Track C – Graduate Institute Enrollment
Step 3: Housing & Living in Geneva
Step 4 : Swiss Check Form for Health Insurance Equivalence
Step 5: Health, Accessibility & Accommodation Support
Step 6: Attend Pre-Departure Orientation
Step 7 : Swiss Visa Application Materials
Step 8: Direct Deposit Setup
Step 9: Visa Issuance
Step 10: Emergency Information & Contacts
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