J-1 Exchange Visitor Program
Smith College has been designated by the Department of State and USIA as a sponsor of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. The purpose of this program is to promote international education exchanges and collaboration among universities around the world. The college is permitted to sponsor visitors under the following categories: Professor, Research Scholar, Short-term Scholar or Student. It is not possible to change from one category of the J-1 visa to another category within the United States.