Off-Campus Study & Leave
In considering taking time away from Smith, it's important to consider how that time will affect a student's visa status.
Study Abroad
Study Away
Leave of Absence
Readmission/Return to Smith
When a student is ready to return to Smith, the ISSO will request new financial documentation to issue a new I-20. This new I-20 will correspond to a new SEVIS ID number, so the student will have to pay the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee once again. Payment can be made online at www.fmjfee.com.
If there is still validity on the student's F-1 entry visa, they may still be able to use that to enter the US. We recommend consulting with the nearest US Consulate in this case, letting them know that the F-1 visa is still valid by date, but that the student will have a new SEVIS ID number associated with the Smith record. In some cases, it can be fine to utilize that outdated (but still valid) visa. To be most safe and secure, it’s always best to apply for a new visa, which will match the school and SEVIS number from the new I-20. This will require a new DS-160 application and visa interview at the local US Consulate.
Contact International Students and Scholars
125 Wright Hall
Smith College
Northampton, MA USA
Phone: 413-585-7598 Email: interstu@smith.edu
Open office hours: Schedule a meeting with Dean Caitlin or with Claire Seely when it’s convenient for you!