Sterling College Students: St. Mike’s Is Here For You
We are invested in seeing college students in Vermont succeed
Saint Michael’s College shares a commitment to responsible stewardship of the planet and will make the transfer process seamless for Sterling College students.
What you’ll get – a robust environmental program through the Leahy Institute for the Environment
Our programs foster a deep connection with land stewardship practices, philosophies, and experiences, utilizing experiential learning theory and place-based learning. Students engage with four outdoor and living classrooms including The Farm, the 360-acre Natural Area, eco-restoration sites around campus, and the Champlain Watershed. St. Mike’s offers majors in both Environmental Science and Environmental Studies as well as a minor in Environmental Studies.
Students train in 5 fields of practice:
- Ecological Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Sustainability
- Environmental Analysis
- Farm & Food Systems
Strong career readiness training, experience, and outcomes
Students build work portfolios, are mentored in leadership development, and offered numerous career networking opportunities in partnership with our Boucher Career Education Center. Plus, students have access to a robust alumni network.
Students in the program have gone on to jobs with:
- UVM Extension
- VT Fish & Wildlife
- The Intervale Center
- The Intervale Food Hub
- Farm to Plate
- Shelburne Farms
- MapleWind Farm
- Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Students have also gone on to numerous graduate school options in education, soil science, food systems, law, and policy work.
Undergraduate Student Research
Through undergraduate research experiences, Saint Michael’s College students work with faculty mentors to address some of the world’s most urgent questions and problems. These projects span many different academic disciplines, from science to history to the arts.
Here are stories about two exciting student lead research projects from this summer:
Let Us Help
Saint Michael's College wants to help you find a welcoming, supportive community in the face of the challenges that the closure of Sterling College has brought upon students. We can provide personalized transfer support as you navigate your next steps.
How we support your transition
Guaranteed Admission
For all Sterling students in good academic standing, Saint Michael’s will guarantee admission to the college. Students could begin as early as our Spring Semester 2026. The College offers a generous transfer policy with regard to acceptance of credits and will work with students to apply what they’ve learned toward their St. Mike’s degree.
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Guaranteed Housing
Sterling students are guaranteed housing for all of the years they attend Saint Michael's. The College is a residential campus with a choice of residence halls, townhouses and student apartments
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Financial Aid
Saint Michael’s will work with each student to develop an aid package. Whether your home state is Vermont or elsewhere, we have a program that is affordable.
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Our Academics
Saint Michael's College offers many of the same academic programs that Sterling has provided. We can assist students in finishing their degree or help them to find a different path. Our Admissions and registrar’s offices would work closely with each student to provide a seamless transition in getting credit toward a Saint Michael's degree.
Explore our Majors and Minors
Institute for the Environment
Saint Michael’s College develops environmentally conscious citizens as leaders, advocates, scientists, artists, humanitarians, thinkers & business people through its many programs.
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The Farm
Saint Michael’s College has many outdoor classrooms – The natural area; The tree, pollinator, and teaching gardens; and The farm.
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