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Undergraduate Independent Study, Research & Internships

Independent Study & Research Coursework

Independent study and/or research opportunities are available under certain circumstances to qualified students as complements to regular coursework. A 3.0 minimum grade point average is required to enroll in Independent Study/Research courses. Such courses must be approved by the Dean of Undergraduate Education no later than the last day of the Drop/Add period. In addition, Independent Research opportunities are available during the summer through an application process that may provide a grant for full-time research for an 8-10 week period.

Academic Internships

The Academic Internship Program at Saint Michael’s College provides the opportunity for students to integrate their academic studies with a supervised work experience. Internships are available to all majors, and involve work in such areas as operations, marketing, law, education, the environment, sustainability, communications, fine arts, human resources, advocacy, science, healthcare, market research, social services, finance, sales, public relations, and more. Further details are listed on the Career Education Center’s website.

Students must have completed their first full year of studies to be eligible to receive academic credit for an internship. Participation in the Academic Internship Program requires a minimum GPA of 2.0. Career Coaches assist students in identifying internship opportunities and completing the required forms.

Opportunities for overseas internships are available through the Office of Study Abroad. Non-credit internship opportunities are available during the academic year or the summer through the Career Education Center.

Saint Michael’s is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The College is a member of the College Board, Vermont Higher Education Council, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Vermont Campus Compact, and Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

Saint Michael’s College is committed to equal opportunity. It does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment, on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical characteristics.

The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change its policies without prior notice.

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