Graduate Admission

Saint Michael's graduate programs seek students who possess qualities of intellect and character that will enable them to benefit from and contribute to a rigorous program of advanced studies. Each applicant is judged on individual merit without regard for race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin. An otherwise qualified individual will not be excluded from admission solely based on the applicants disability status.

An application to a graduate program can be deferred for three terms (one year) only.  Then, if the student has not completed the application process, the application will be withdrawn and a new application must be filed.

Accepted students who do not register for classes for the term for which they are accepted are considered withdrawn unless the student notifies Graduate Admission.  If requested, an acceptance may be deferred for up to three terms (one year).

Admission decisions are made by the program director in consultation with other key people in the program. Meeting application requirements and following admission procedures does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Acceptance is also not guaranteed for students who enroll in courses in a non-matriculated status. Applicants are notified of the admission decision after all requirements of the admission process have been satisfied.

Conditional admittance is offered only under specific instances at the discretion of the Program Director and the Senior International Officer in the case of international students. Any conditions must be met in the time frame specified or admission may be denied.

Admission Procedures

The application for graduate admission is available here. Requirements vary by program. Please see individual programs for details regarding program requirements, application deadlines and procedures for admission.

• Clinical-Counseling Psychology

• Education

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Admission Procedures for International Students

International students should follow admission procedures for the program to which they are applying. In addition, international applicants must complete the International Applicants section of the application and:

• Enter the US on a visa eligible for studying, if not a US citizen or resident.

• Submit a financial statement (bank statement or financial certification from employer) verifying that you have sufficient financial resources to provide for academic and personal expenses while attending Saint Michael’s College.

• Submit a photocopy of your passport page showing the correct spelling of your name and the date of birth. (I-20’s cannot be prepared without this and your financial statement.)

• Submit English language translations of foreign transcripts from the issuing institution.  We reserve the right to request an applicant to submit evaluation(s) of official transcript(s) by an approved outside agency that verifies the attainment of the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree if needed.

If your native language is not English, you must submit verification that you have achieved the minimum test score on an approved test for English proficiency, listed below. We will consider waiving the English testing requirement for students who received their bachelor’s degree from an undergraduate institution where the language of instruction was English. Please be in touch if you have questions about your specific situation.

Required Test Scores

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 550 pbTOEFL/ 79 ibTOEFL (SMC TOEFL code: 3757)

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5

• Duolingo: 110