University of Auckland Auckland, New Zealand IMPORTANT INFORMATION Full Load Information: 60 points per semester Smith College Timeline for Confirmation of Fall Semester start: early April Acceptance to Host School/University: Spring Semester start: mid-September Payments (Students must confirm with their host school/university that Smith is responsible for all tuition, room and board expenses) Tuition Deposit Required? No Yes, covered by Smith. In the interest of time Accommodation Deposit Covered by Smith? deposit should be paid by the student and reimbursed. Contact Budget Coordinator for refund. Tuition: Student must indicate to Auckland that Smith College is their third party sponsor so that invoices Accommodation: will be sent directly to Smith College. Student must indicate to Auckland that Smith College is their third party sponsor so that invoices will be sent directly to Smith College. Accommodation Expectations: Housing guaranteed for study abroad students. Students should apply for accommodations in either Carlaw Park Student Village, Parnell Student Village, UniLodge Anzac/Beach, or Grafton Student Flats. Housing is generally single or double room in self-catered (cook your own meals) apartment style, with a shared kitchen and shared or ensuite bathroom. Smith will not approve studio and/or deluxe apartment options. Accommodation Application Deadline at Must apply for university-affiliated housing by University of Auckland: posted deadline. Visa: All students applying directly to host schools/universities will be required to obtain their own visa. It is very important that students begin this process early, as it may take a several months to obtain. This is especially true for International Students. We recommend students use a service, such as, Perry International www.perryvisa.com .