SIT Graduate Institute Accepted Student Materials
Full-time Vermont programs
Congratulations on your acceptance to SIT!
On behalf of everyone at the SIT Graduate Institute, we would like to welcome you to our dynamic and international community. We look forward to you joining us at SIT and participating in our endeavors to create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.
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- Financial Aid
- Submitting Your Deposit
- Health Forms
- Housing Forms
- Student Insurance
- Childcare Information
- Disability Services
Your Next Steps
To ensure your place in the upcoming class at SIT, you will need to complete the following steps. If you have any questions, please contact your Admissions Counselor directly or admissions@sit.edu
Deadlines
| Semester | I-20 Deadline | Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2012 | July 15, 2012 | Students must submit their enrollment deposit within 2 weeks of financial aid award notification. |
| Spring 2013 | November 15, 2012 | Students must submit their enrollment deposit within 2 weeks of financial aid award notification. |
Financial Aid
If you have not yet applied for financial aid, this is an important next step. If you do not intend to apply for financial aid, please notify your Admissions Counselor directly or contact admissions@sit.edu.
Financial Aid applications and instructions:
Submitting Your Deposit
For US Citizens and Permanent Residents
To secure your place in the incoming class, you must complete and return the Enrollment Form (PDF) with your $400 non-refundable deposit payment within two weeks of your financial award notification.
- Enrollment Form (PDF)
- Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF)
Students not applying for/receiving financial aid: Please deposit on or before May 4, 2012 for the fall 2012 semester, and December 15, 2012 for the spring 2013 semester.
Submitting Your Deposit
For International Students
Because international students must pay their first semester tuition and fees as part of their student visa process, SIT does not require the $400 deposit payment for international students. International students should review the information concerning student visas and focus their efforts on completing the necessary steps to obtain their I-20 and student visa.
After You Have Reserved Your Place
Once you have submitted your enrollment form and deposit payment (US students and Permanent Residents only), you should begin completing the other necessary forms listed below. Please note that these forms will not be processed until your deposit payment is received or, for international students, until you have completed the required steps to obtain your I-20 form.
Medical Clearance
If you received your undergraduate degree from a university outside of the US, you must submit a copy of your immunization record. Please complete and return the following form to Cheryl Pennie Williams, Student Health Administrator at meds@sit.edu or fax to 802-258-3296:
Please be aware that students will not be allowed on campus or to register for or attend classes without medical clearance.
If you attended undergraduate college or university in the US, you do not need to submit an immunization record to SIT.
Housing Forms
Required for all Vermont campus students:
- Housing Agreement (PDF)
On-Campus Housing
For students who wish to live on-campus, the Housing Deposit form and $100 deposit payment are required.
- On Campus Housing Guide (PDF)
- Housing Deposit Form (PDF)
Resident Advisor (RA) Positions
The Resident Advisor (RA) is a para-professional student leader. RAs, under the guidance of the Student Activities & Residence Life Office, are collectively responsible for assisting in the creation and maintenance of a close-knit community on campus.
As of March 21, 2012, SIT is still accepting RA applications from MA in TESOL students for the 2012-2013 academic year. However, SIT is no longer accepting RA applications from students in other programs.
Off-Campus Housing in Vermont
- Off-Campus Housing information (PDF)
To receive a current listing of available, off-campus housing in Vermont, please contact the Housing Office or by phone at 802.258.3365.
Other Helpful Information
This section provides guidance about student insurance, information for international students, child care, and disability services.
Student Insurance
If you have additional questions after reviewing this information, please contact Student Accounts or by phone at 802.258.3197.
International Students in Vermont
Before the semester begins, international students in Vermont can enroll in a three-week Intensive Academic Preparation for International Students course. Meeting six hours a day, the course emphasizes classroom skills: listening, presenting, writing, reading, and managing study time.
During the academic year, English as a Second Language (ESL) is offered at an advanced level for SIT students in Vermont for whom English is not a first language.
In addition, the Language and Culture Department Writing Tutors supports SIT students in Vermont in need of assistance with their written work.
Child Care Information
Windham Child Care Association helps parents find and pay for quality child care in Brattleboro, Vermont’s Windham County, providing referrals and information about subsidies.
Disability Services
SIT Disability Services facilitates an accessible educational experience for students with disabilities and serves as a resource to all members of the academic community.
Phone:
802.257.7751
Admissions:
800.336.1616 (toll free in US)
802.258.3510 (outside the US)
TTY:
802.258.3388
Fax:
802.258.3428
Mailing Address:
PO Box 676, 1 Kipling Road
Brattleboro, VT 05302 USA