Smith in Geneva Accepted Students

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

• Smith in Geneva Program Guide (updated July 2025) 

• Smith Programs Abroad Student Handbook 

• Swiss Consulate in New York

• Geneva Tourist Bureau

Instructions

Please complete each of the following steps by the dates given. Read all instructions and follow them to the letter.

Date Format

When entering dates, use the European format of dd MON yyyy (e.g., 12 Oct 2019).

All paperwork should be mailed to: 

Angelo Pisano
Lewis Global Studies Center
5 Chapin Drive, Wright Hall 127
Northampton, MA 01063