Track A - Graduate Institute Enrollment

Track A Step 2: Submit Graduate Institute Enrollment

The Graduate Institute (IHEID) issues enrollment attestations once the student has completed all the steps listed below. This attestation is required for the Swiss Immigration Office to process and grant a visa. Without an enrollment attestation, the visa cannot be issued. It is therefore essential that students complete all the following steps on time. 

Smith College cannot be held responsible for missed steps in the visa application and Graduate Institute online registration process. If you encounter problems or have questions, please refer to the track A info session held in April or contact gpiron@smith.edu.

Please complete the Graduate Institute Enrollment by following the steps:

1. MANDATORY WORKSHOPS

   • Internship workshop: March 30 on Zoom (link will be shared closer to date)

   •  Track A session with Mme Piron at Smith College: April 13 at 12-1pm (Seelye 302)

2. INTERNSHIP COMMITMENT FORM

   • Complete the Internship Commitment Form and return the completed and signed copy to us at studyabroad@smith.edu by the deadline above.

3. COMPLETE THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE ENROLLMENT

   • Create a new account and fill up the forms step by step following the indication of the Instruction Sheet.

4. FRENCH TEST - Take a French Placement Test by April 15

0-1 semester of French, no placement test is required, you will be placed in beginners. 2 semesters (and more) of French or equivalent, please follow the steps below:

4. • Your French placement test is an important part of your application. For more information on the test, levels, and how to prepare for it, click here (PDF French Placement Test: European Levels*).

   • To take the test, you will be contacted by the French Department which will organize a group exam in a room at Smith (April 10 from 12:15-1:15 PM, tentatively in the Knowledge Lab). Before taking the test, you must create an account by following the guidelines (PDF 2. Guidelines to French Placement Test EALO*), validate your account, and complete the payment before taking the test. The test itself should not take more than 30 minutes.

   • Please send the result to gpiron@smith.edu by April 15 (fall and year applicants) and October 15 (spring applicants).

IMPORTANT: The University of Geneva is a French-speaking institution. While the Graduate Institute is bilingual, having as much French as possible will greatly enhance your education abroad experience, helping you connect with local life and make friends.