Admission

Students who apply to the MATESOL or the Graduate Certificate Program must have a bachelor’s degree with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 from an accredited American college or university, or its equivalent from a foreign university. International students attending bachelor's programs outside of the US need to have their transcripts evaluated course by course by an outside agency confirming the attainment of the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree. (See list of sample agencies.)

International applicants and applicants for whom English is not a native language should consult the International Applicants page and complete the international applicant section of the Graduate Admission Application. Immigration documents cannot be issued without completion of this form and the supporting financial documentation.

All applicants should visit our Admission Section to complete their application online (optional downloadable application form). In addition to the application, the following documents are required:

  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work, mailed in the original sealed envelope from the issuing institution;
  • Two Reference Forms accompanied by letters of recommendation with original signatures, at least one of which should be an academic reference. (ESL Licensure applicants must have one academic or employer reference--whichever is most relevant--and one from a person who has observed your work with children/adolescents in a professional setting.)
  • An official TOEFL or other English language proficiency test score report (for those whom English is not a native language);*
  • An original letter of support (international students only);
  • A resume;
  • The application fee of $40.00 (U.S.) payable to Saint Michael’s;
  • An essay. Submit a one-to-two page essay describing your educational career objectives with particular emphasis on the following: personal and professional goals, relevant employment experience, why you wish to study at Saint Michael's, and your ability and commitment to undertake graduate level education at this time. 

Application for admission to Saint Michael’s is not complete until all of the above information is received. You will be informed of the admission decision by letter.

For domestic (US) applicants, contact:
Dee Goodrich
Director of Graduate Admission and Marketing
dgoodrich@smcvt.edu
802.654.2251

Jessa Karki
International and Graduate Admission Assistant
jkarki@smcvt.edu
802.654.2810

For international applicants, contact:
Kevin Spensley
Director of International Recruiting
kspensley@smcvt.edu
802.654.2357

* Saint Michael's College Department of Applied Linguistics offers an Intensive English Program for those who are working toward the required English proficiency.