Read the welcome letter from Sora H. Friedman, PhD, Chair of the MA in International Education.

Read the full academic calendar here.

All SIT programs around the world share the same tenets and philosophy — social justice for all, cross-cultural understanding, shared experience, and reciprocity — distilled through deep personal and professional reflection.

The rigorous academic study you will receive through lectures, course materials, discussions, simulations, case studies, and other exercises provides a framework that enhances the education you create for yourself through direct, active, close engagement with your classmates and your surroundings outside the classroom.

The following characteristics will be key to your success:

• Active engagement with others through open-mindedness, inquisitiveness, solidarity, flexibility, and acceptance of differences
• A willingness to uncover, examine and critically evaluate your long-held beliefs
• Respect for other cultures and the perspectives of other group members.

By practicing respect, tact, and sensitivity with members of your group, you will discover cultures very different from yours and recognize universal commonalities. Previous SIT graduates have described how quickly they drew strength and enrichment from their differences, unique backgrounds, and common values.

Your cohort will become successful as a “learning community” by establishing positive, respectful relationships and supporting each other from the very start of the program. The bonds you form — and the challenges you face and overcome—will likely lead to lifelong friendships. We hope this is your experience. It will take hard work — and a lot of laughter—but the returns can be immeasurable.

Read the arrival guide here.

Click here for information on Vermont Residency Housing Information.

Download and fill out the Vermont Residency Housing Form and return to your admissions officer within seven (7) days: Housing form

Health Form

Students are required to complete a personal health history form and return it to [email protected] by May 15^th, 2023. This information assists in facilitating emergency health needs that may arise during residencies.

Student Support Services

SIT places the highest priority on each student’s safety, security, and health. During orientation our staff will provide the resources and knowledge needed for a safe and productive academic experience. SIT provides student support through staff and resources in Brattleboro, Vermont. Detailed information about health, wellness, and mental health resources will be delivered during your orientation.

Disability Services

Wellness Tips & Mental Health Resources

Sexual Safety & Title IX

Before travelling to the United States, you will need to procure a visa. It is your responsibility to procure the appropriate visa prior to coming to the US.  For information about visa types, the Form I-20, and the entire visa process, see: Visa Information and Requirements

It is recommended that you locate the nearest US embassy or consulate and verify visa appointment and processing wait times well in advance of your intended travel date.

The following support services will be available to you as soon as your program begins.

Language Support
Mango Languages is a service available to all current SIT students, faculty, and staff. Mango Languages provides access to more than 70 foreign language courses and 17 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

Academic Writing Support
The Online Writing Center is available to all Graduate Institute students who are working on course and degree related writing projects. Students can work one-on-one with a trained writing coach to receive objective, constructive feedback on their writing projects at any stage of development by scheduling a synchronous or asynchronous appointment with the Online Writing Center at https://sit.mywconline.net.

Library Services
The Donald B. Watt Library provides access to electronic resources including e-books, journals, online databases, and [email protected], which include selected Graduate Capstone Papers, MA TESOL Independent Professional Projects (IPP), and Undergraduate Independent Study Projects (ISP). In addition to these resources, our professional librarians provide both real time and asynchronous general reference consultations, database  navigation and research assistance, citation management instruction, and liaison with other libraries to obtain outside materials via Interlibrary Loan. For library hours, collection access, or to schedule an appointment please visit us at http://library.sit.edu or contact us at [email protected].

Canvas Support
SIT’s Online Courses: Canvas

URL: https://sitedu.instructure.com/login/canvas

Online courses at SIT utilize the learning management system called Canvas. In Canvas, students are able to interact with online learning environments created by their instructors. Canvas is a secure and integrated system that can be used to review syllabi, watch embedded video, post in forum discussions, and submit assignments.

Canvas Username Recovery/Password Resets
For Canvas support issues or questions, please send an email to: [email protected]. To reset Canvas passwords, click HERE and select “Forgot Password?”.

Technical Support
For technical issues or questions, please send an email to [email protected].

Dear Student,

Congratulations on your acceptance to the School for International Training (SIT) Graduate Institute!  As Registrar, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our community.

The registrar’s office staff are happy to support you in your academic career with all that concerns course registration, enrollment certification, veterans’ benefits, grades, academic policy, degree audits, transcripts, application to graduate, and issuance of diplomas.

Approximately two to three weeks prior to the beginning of your first term of enrollment, I will send more detailed information to you via your SIT email address about when and in which courses you should register, rather than overwhelm you with information now.  In the meantime, I invite you to familiarize yourself with Colleague Self-Service, the online interface with Colleague, our Student Information System, which you will use to register for classes, consult your course schedule, final grades, tuition bill and financial aid, and progress toward graduation.

Should you have any questions, please never hesitate to contact us.  We are happy to help!

Ginny Nellis, Registrar

[email protected]

Office: 802-258-3283

Cheryl Haskins, Associate Registrar

[email protected]

Office: 802.258.3582

SIT offers a variety of services to help students explore their career options, develop their professional networks, build their job seeker skills, and connect them with internship and job opportunities. Learn more here.