Track B - University of Geneva Enrollment 

Track B Step 2: Submit University Enrollment

Please complete the University of Geneva Enrollment by following the steps:

1. MANDATORY WORKSHOPS

   • Track B session with Mme Piron at Smith College : April 14 at 5-6pm (Lilly Hall 3rd Floor Conference Room)

IMPORTANT: Once you submit your form, you cannot go back and make changes.

The University of Geneva (UNIGE) 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.

During the summer, you will be contacted by the University of Geneva (mobility@unige.ch or Claire.Giordano@unige.ch) and you will receive a link to complete your enrollment. You should regularly check your email and are responsible for meeting deadlines. Smith College cannot be held responsible for missed steps in the visa application and university online registration process. If you encounter problems or have questions, please refer to the track B info session held in April or contact gpiron@smith.edu.

The procedure to enroll at the University of Geneva (by March 31, for Fall applicants and by August 30, for Spring applicants) is described below, step 4. “Complete the University of Geneva Enrollment”.

Prior to enrolling on the University website, you need to follow step 2 and 3.

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

   • 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,  in Wright Hall 237). Before taking the test, you must create an account by following the guidelines (PDF 2. Guidelines to French Placement Test ELAO*), 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 August 15 (spring applicants).

3. PREPARE YOUR PLAN OF STUDY AND GET IT APPROVED:

You must prepare your Plan of Study by following the step-by-step guidelines provided (the guidelines will be shared during the mandatory workshop in April). Your plan of study will be reviewed and approved by the Geneva Program Director, G. Piron, during an individual meeting prior to the University of Geneva enrollment. These 1:1 session will take place March 20-23 for fall applicants, and August 17-19 for spring applicants.

4. COMPLETE THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA ENROLLMENT by April 15 (Fall applicants) and by August 23 (Spring applicants)

   • Create a new account and fill up the forms following the step-by-step guidelines at the University of Geneva: click here (*PDF University of Geneva enrollment guidelines)