Language and Writing Proficiencies

As part of our liberal studies commitment, Saint Michael's requires demonstration of the following proficiencies:

Writing Proficiency Requirement

All students at Saint Michael’s College must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly in written English. The College defines the level of writing proficiency necessary to graduate as the ability to formulate a thesis statement and to validate it in a clear, well-organized essay.

This requirement is ordinarily met by examination at matriculation or by demonstration during the first-year seminar. All students at the College take two writing-intensive courses which are intended to develop critical thinking and compositional skills: the first-year seminar and a writing-intensive course in the major.

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For further information contact:

Antonia Messuri
Coordinator of Academic Compliance

Klein Hall 111
Phone: 802.654.2818
Box 389
E-mail: amessuri@smcvt.edu


Joan Wry
Coordinator of Academic Programs
 
Klein Hall 108
Phone: 802.654.2891
Box 381
E-mail: jwry@smcvt.edu

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Language Proficiency Requirement

All students are required to achieve an intermediate level of second-language proficiency in order to graduate from the College. Second-language proficiency is the ability to understand and effectively communicate in a non-native language.

Language proficiency is normally demonstrated by: (a) passing the College’s language placement test at the intermediate level or higher; or (b) passing an intermediate level second-language course at Saint Michael’s College; or (c) passing an Advanced Placement test with a score of three or higher; or (d) passing an SAT II language test at the level specified by the College for that language. The College administers language placement tests during the Academic Orientation days, and at the beginning of each semester.

Further information on the second-language proficiency requirement is available from the program’s coordinator:

Hideko Furukawa
Proficiency Project Coordinator

Durick Library 319
Phone: 802.654.2760
Box 374
E-mail: hfurukawa@smcvt.edu