Welcome to the Smith International Travel Experiences System (SITES)

Smith College Faculty and Staff should register as participants by clicking "Non-Smith Students & Smith Faculty and Staff Register Here." (If you are visiting this site to provide a recommendation, simply click "Recommender Login" on the right.)

Smith Programs Abroad in Florence, Geneva, Hamburg or Paris Applicants from other colleges and universities who are interested in applying to one of the Smith Programs Abroad should register as participants by clicking "Non-Smith Students & Smith Faculty and Staff Register Here," and then selecting “Study Abroad Guest Students & Smith College Staff/Faculty”

International Exchange & Interdisciplinary Studies Diploma Program Applicants from other colleges and universities whose home institutions have established exchange program relationships with Smith College should register as participants by clicking "Non-Smith Students & Smith Faculty and Staff Register Here," and selecting “International Exchange Students Interested in Studying at Smith” on the second page.

***Smith Students DO NOT need to Register.  To enter the system, please click on the Login option to the right***

 

After you register, log in to access the following features:

Travel Registries
All Smith College students traveling internationally on college business must log in and register their trip using the "Travel Registry" tab (also recommended for faculty and staff.) For more information, see the Short-Term International Travel Policy.

Smith Programs Abroad Applications
After logging in, click the "Search Programs" tab to locate and apply for a Smith Program Abroad in Florence, Geneva, Hamburg or Paris.

International Exchange & Interdisciplinary Studies Diploma Program Applications
After logging in, click the "Search Programs" tab. Scroll down and select the appropriate program from the list by clicking the gray "Apply For" button and selecting the term during which you wish to study at Smith College.

 

 

Announcements

Housing Reminder - Spring 2026 Study Abroad

Posted On: October 22, 2025, 3:34 pm
For all students studying abroad in Spring 2026:
 
Houses close for all students at 10am on December 20 for winter break. All students who plan to study abroad/away MUST completely vacate your fall assignment no later than 10am on December 20. Students who plan to study abroad for spring are not permitted to register for January interterm courses and must depart campus on December 20, unless approved for winter break housing by the Associate Dean of International Students and Scholars. Exceptions will not be granted by Residence Life. International students approved for winter break housing may be required to relocate a temporary winter break housing assignment until January 4. Housing will not be provided for students studying abroad/away after January 4. 
 
Additional information about interterm housing is available on the Residence Life website. 

Save the Date for Pre-Departure Orientation!

Posted On: October 10, 2025, 11:45 am

All students studying abroad in Spring 2026 are required to attend one of the following pre-departure orientation sessions. Please attend the relevant orientation session for your program only.

  • DIS Abroad - Tuesday, November 11th, from 4:30-6:30 pm, Seelye 201
  • Direct Enroll Programs - Tuesday, December 2nd, from 4:30-5:30 pm, Hillyer Graham Auditorium
  • Other Approved Programs - Wednesday, December 3rd, from 4:30-5:30 pm, Hillyer Graham Auditorium
  • Smith Programs Abroad - Thursday, December 4th, from 4:30-5:30 pm, CC 203

Students studying abroad in Spring 2026 are also cordially invited to join our optional sessions on the topics below:

  • Paperwork Wrap Party: SITES Confirmation & Visas - Thursday, October 23rd, from 4:30- 5:30 pm, in LGSC Lounge, Wright Hall
  • Money Matters: Budgeting - Monday, November 3rd, from 4:30-5:30 pm, in the Conway Center, Neilson Library
  • Being Well Abroad: Identity, Access, and Mental Health - Thursday, November 13th, from 12:15-1:15 pm, CC 203
  • Travel Readiness & Student Life - Thursday, November 20th, from 4:30-5:30 pm, in LGSC Lounge, Wright Hall 

Please note these sessions are only open to students who have been approved to study abroad in Spring 2026. 

We look forward to seeing you there! Please contact us at studyabroad@smith.edu with any questions.

Education Abroad 101 Info Sessions

Posted On: September 19, 2025, 12:02 pm