Saint Michael’s College in Vermont - International Student Services Association

Location: Suburban Colchester, Vermont School Type: Private, Coed

Student Profile: Undergraduate Students 1,600+ Graduate Students: 300+

Recognition:

- #2 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Vermont
- #4 Best Value Colleges in Vermont
- #59 Best Catholic Colleges in America
- #73 Liberal Arts Colleges

(Forbes America 2018 Top College)

TOP 5 PROGRAMS

Career Services

95% of graduates found full-time jobs or continuing higher education
Career Launch Program: during their college experience, students will work directly with a Career Coach to build professional skills and experiences through 3 levels of the programs. After 3 levels, students will gain outstanding professional experience along with a career-ready resume and Linkedin profile to apply for jobs.
Career Planning and Networking Seminars: SMCVT is in collaboration with the Alumni Center to put on a series of seminars for current students. Each seminar is an opportunity for students to gain valuable insights from experienced alumni with topics of job search, interviewing, networking, self-marketing, transferable skills, etc. The seminar is also a chance to network and make connections in their career field and beyond.
SMC Connect: is an online networking and mentoring tool just for the SMCVT community. It brings alumni, students, staff and faculty together to mentor and network with one another for career advice. This platform is also helpful for students to find internships and job shadowing opportunities.
Career Events and Professional Development Series: Year-round opportunities for students to meet with alumni and potential employers through panels, fairs, and speaker events to learn more about the professional workplace. Workshops are also available to help students build a Resume, LinkedIn, interviewing skills and professional etiquette.

Merit Scholarships

All students are considered for Merit-based financial aids up to 60% tuition.
Pontigny Scholarship: $28,000 per year.
Founders Scholarship: $26,000 per year.
Saint Michael’s Scholarship: $22,000 per year.
Heritage Award: $16,000 per year.
International Student Scholarship:are valued between $2,000 and up to covering 60% of tuition cost per year.
#YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship: SMCVT up to five renewable scholarships covering 60% tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Student Life and Safety

Safe campus: SMCVT is top 5 safest college campuses in Vermont according to Niche. Police Officers are on duty and patrol 24/7 year-round.
Tight-knit community on-campus: SMCVT small campus means helps you connect and make friends with almost 97% of students who live on campus. Housing is guaranteed for all four years. Reach out and be involved in 40+ different student organizations. SMCVT students value the sense of community and many of them participate in social services and meaningful volunteering activities.
Diverse and busy Burlington: SMCVT is very close to downtown Burlington with all the shops, businesses, restaurants and energy you can find a busy downtown. Burlington is known as one of the healthiest, happiest and most appealing cities in the whole country with 14,000+ college students living here every year. The city is also internship-friendly with companies like IBM, GE Medical, Burton Snowboards, Dealer.com etc. The nature of Vermont also provides students with many outdoor activities (camping, hiking, biking, skiing etc.)
Convenient location and transportation: SMCVT is just hours away from major cities like Montreal and Boston, 10 minutes away from Vermont airport train station. Students can also ride free on public transportation and be downtown in a matter of minutes.

Intensive English Program

Since 1954, more than 20,000 students from 120 countries have studied English at SMCVT. The school offers students two English language programs: Intensive English Program and Academic English Program.
Intensive English Program (IEP) aims to help students improve their English skills in a short-term (8-16 weeks) language training or planning to study undergraduate and graduate level after the program. No TOEFL/IELTS score is required for admission.
Academic English Program (AEP) is part of the Pathway program that looks to put students in a pathway to continued education while enhancing their English skills. AEP students can take both academic courses and English courses in each AEP level. After two levels, students will have enough credit to be considered a sophomore at SMCVT. Scholarships are available.