KNOWLEDGE ISN’T OUR PURSUIT –IT’S A STARTING POINT
Here, we are cultivating wise judgment and moral leadership in a technological age.
Saint Michael’s is a residential Catholic college where serious academics and genuine community reinforce one another. In a world shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid change, the college prepares graduates with the judgment, creativity, and sense of purpose needed to lead and serve the common good.
“At St. Mike’s, you have the opportunity to harness your strengths, to develop knowledge about something you love, and to go deep into your interests.”
“ I received a research grant and was able to work with Dr. Ruth Fabian-Fine on her Alzheimer’s research for eight weeks. The opportunity to focus solely on research was incredible. I learned so much and realized I love doing research. At most colleges, these opportunities go to graduate students, we’re very lucky at St. Mike’s.”
— MICHAEL BRÄNNARE-GRAN '27
INTELLECTUAL RIGOR
Students learn to think critically and engage big questions.
The Saint Michael’s liberal arts approach fosters intellectual inquiry through interdisciplinary study, critical thinking, development of higher reasoning, applied learning, and communication and leadership skills.
Students are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone and explore the world while being exposed to new people and perspectives. These experiences lead to better understanding of oneself and others while contemplating the big questions about unity, purpose, and how their skills can contribute to a better society.
Intellectual Rigor in action:
39 academic programs and 47 minors reside in four schools:
School of ARTS & HUMANITIES
School of NATURAL & HEALTH SCIENCES
3 INSTITUTES
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENT
EQUITY & JUSTICE
School of BUSINESS & ANALYTICS
School of SOCIETY & CULTURE
Three institutes connect academic learning with community action in the areas of global engagement, the environment, and equity and justice.
Tailored Study
Many students combine multiple majors and minors, customizing studies to their particular interests.
High-performing students may join the Honors Program and be inducted into one of 16 honor societies.
RARE OPPORTUNITIES
Saint Michael’s is noted for undergraduate opportunities reserved for post-grad work elsewhere. Students can participate in high-profile faculty research, lead their own research project in their discipline, use specialized equipment, co-author scientific papers, or present a solo art exhibition.
“My goal is to get into medical school.
The professors here are amazing. Every class I’ve taken has been great. We have opportunities to work on professional equipment to participate in real research with faculty. I’m currently doing research on synthetic molecules for new medicine.”
—
JACOB
GAUDET '26
MAJORS
Accounting
Analytics, Computing, & Data Science
Art & Design
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Criminology
Cybersecurity
Digital Marketing
Digital Media & Communications
Economics
Education Studies
Elementary Education
Emergency Services
Engineering
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Equity & Justice
Ethics, Philosophy, & Religion
Exploratory
Finance
Global Languages & Cultures
Health Science
History
International Relations
Mathematics
Neuroscience
Nutrition
Performing Arts
Philosophy, Politics, & Economics
Political Science
Pre-Pharmacy
Psychology
Public Health
Secondary Education
Secondary Science Education
Sociology & Anthropology
47 minors offered catalog.smcvt.edu
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Pre-Medical and Health Careers
Medical, Dental, Physical Therapy, Physician's Assistant, Pharmacy, Veterinary
Pre-Law
Peace Corps Prep Program
ROTC
AVERAGE
STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIO
9:1
AN EXPANSIVE WORLD EXPANDS THE MIND
Explore the world through more than 100 opportunities for study abroad semesters, faculty-led study trips in the summer, or internships abroad.
St. Mike’s has been named a
TOP PRODUCER OF FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS
by the U.S. State Department, because of the high number of St. Mike’s students receiving the prestigious national scholarship.
The College is also one of 33 to partner with the Freeman Foundation, which supports internships in Asia.
Ben Mogensen '24 in Bhutan
Jarrett Sweet ' 25 in Vietnam for Freeman internship
YOUR CREATIVITY AMPLIFIED
Have a dream or an idea? Students are encouraged to follow their inspiration and take bold risks in pursuit of creative expression. Whether pursuing a degree in the arts or communications, or cultivating personal or professional skills, St. Mike’s has the spaces and tools to turn ideas into substance.
Media Creation Studio
Shoot and edit photos and videos, create a podcast, interview subjects in the studio space, or sign out a full range of media equipment..
Creative Design Studio
Make your own objects – from t-shirts to tools – with access to laser-cutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting, screen printing, sewing, creative engineering, and arts and crafts.
McCarthy Arts Center
Mac and Creative Labs
24-hour computer labs outfitted with professional-grade technology and software to support videography, photography, digital design, and web applications.
Public art gallery features professional artists’ work as well as student creations. The two theaters provide performance space for students to showcase music, drama, and dance.
Visual Artists
Senior art students present a solo art show in a professionally installed public exhibition and have their own studio space their final year. Art students can also apply for summer research projects to support the creation of an art collection.
“I want to be part of a validating community.”
“ St. Mike's is everything I hoped for. I found a place where I’m supported, inspired, and learning new skills. The people that I’ve met and the friends I’ve made here will be with me forever.”
— CASSIE LATHROPE '26
AUTHENTIC BELONGING
A close community rooted in Edmundite affirmation of the value within every person.
Ask any student what is special about St. Mike’s and they’ll say –the Community. Each person is truly known and appreciated for the value they bring. From establishing lifelong friendships with fellow students, to closeness with professors who are available and passionate about seeing each student succeed, to getting support from a staff member when in need, St. Mike’s students belong to the Purple Knight family then and always.
Authentic Belonging in action:
FIND YOUR PEOPLE
There’s always something happening on campus to expand your mind, to connect with affinity groups, or to bring the hype and just have fun.
Former and New Athletes
We have competitive travel club teams for rugby and ultimate, and vibrant intramural leagues for soccer, volleyball, basketball, pickleball, disc golf, and bucket golf.
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STUDENT-RUN CLUBS
Among them: Mock Trial, Pre-Law, Random Acts of Kindness, ShredMC. Interested in something? Start a club!
FEELING ADVENTUROUS?
Explore Vermont’s best recreational activities with us.
Adventure Sports
The outdoors are calling and we answer with guided adventure trips nearly every weekend. Ski, mountain climb, snowboard, canoe, ice climb, kayak, bike, hike – you name it.
We’ve got all the gear you could need, plus we’ll train you how to use it.
Some students become trip guides and complete wilderness and CPR certifications.
CAMPUS LIFE
Alliot, the 3s, Sloane, St. Ed’s –it all happens here on campus.
The walkable residential campus brings people together by design, creating natural hubs for students to congregate and socialize. Every stroll to class or practice is a chance to greet friends.
The 440-acre grounds include a working farm for growing crops, a nature preserve with plenty of outdoor learning opportunities, and walking trails to commune with the environment.
LIVE, LEARN, EXPLORE
Campus housing is guaranteed all four years. Options include residence halls including suites, single and double rooms, and apartments/townhouses. Students can live in themed housing communities for Honors, LGBTQIA+, and substance-free. We also welcome commuters from the local area living with family.
SEASONS AT SMC
“I always wanted to do service work and decided to become a firefighter.”
“ The Fire & Rescue program at St. Mike’s was a big draw, along with the chance to play lacrosse. I came for a tour and was struck by the feeling on campus. I immediately felt at home.”
— TRAVIS STANDERSKI '26
Purpose & Service in action:
PURPOSE & SERVICE
Developing leaders who seek to do good in the world.
St. Mike’s students aren’t just looking for a career. They are seeking their life’s purpose and to leave a meaningful impact on the world around them. From day one, students are encouraged to serve their community through both volunteer opportunities outside the classroom as well as applied learning assignments that connect to outside groups and organizations.
A core value of Saint Michael’s College is every person has inherent value and dignity. Catholic intellectual tradition shapes the experience through inquiry, human dignity, service, and the common good, while remaining welcoming to students of every background.
Educational pathways and experiences are designed to grow the next generation of community leaders, caretakers, and changemakers.
CALLED TO SERVE
Students have an abundance of opportunities to serve the community through MOVE (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts).
“I believe that community service generates a greater sense of humanity.
MOVE taps into students’ natural instinct to give back. The reasons for doing so are individual, but MOVE strips away our differences and unites us to work on behalf of others.”
— SOPHIA SEVI '27
Students are also well prepared for a career in humanitarian aid, international or domestic service, and public service.
Model UN club at international conference
Ben Mogensen '24, AmeriCorps volunteer turned U.S. Forest Service Helitack firefighter
Networking trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. State Department officials and others
OUR ROOTS
The Society of Saint Edmund founded Saint Michael's College in 1904. The College draws upon Catholic intellectual and social teaching. Students of all faiths are welcome, including those without a spiritual belief or practice.
Social Justice Legacy
Social justice issues have been the Edmundites’ primary focus for more than 180 years, serving the needs of marginalized populations across the world. Notably, Edmundite priests were involved in the Civil Rights Movement and fight for voter’s rights in the 1960s. The order maintains missions in Selma, Alabama, where students volunteer each year to meet the needs of those impacted by multi-generational poverty and inequity.
The Edmundites’ hands-on compassion sets the standard for a campus deeply devoted to helping others.
REAL-LIFE HEROES
Saint Michael’s Fire & Rescue (SMFR) members save lives on the regular. Students receive specialized training and certifications to be deployed as firefighters and EMTs, responding to emergencies across the greater Chittenden County area.
SMFR students respond to
4K CALLS PER YEAR
IN THE NATION
for NCAA Division II academic success rate, 19 years running
NCAA Division II athletics competing in the NE10 Conference.
Athletics is an important part of campus life with 41% of students taking part in varsity sports. Saint Michael’s College is an NCAA Division II school competing in the NE10 Conference. Some programs, including skiing and women’s hockey, compete in conferences with Division I teams.
Our athletes aren’t one-dimensional. Many are campus leaders, participate in service opportunities, study abroad, and are active club members. They channel their drive, development, leadership, and teamwork into the classroom. St. Mike’s consistently receives accolades for its scholar-athletes who achieve on and off the field.
Check out smcathletics.com
MENʼS TEAMS
BASEBALL
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
ICE HOCKEY
LACROSSE
ALPINE SKIING
NORDIC SKIING
SOCCER
SWIMMING & DIVING
TENNIS
TRACK
WOMENʼS TEAMS
BASKETBALL
CROSS COUNTRY
FIELD HOCKEY
ICE HOCKEY
LACROSSE
ALPINE SKIING
NORDIC SKIING
SOCCER
SOFTBALL
SWIMMING & DIVING
TENNIS
TRACK
VOLLEYBALL
41%
OF STUDENTS ARE ATHLETES
See the Immersive Landscape:
IMMERSIVE LANDSCAPE
Vermont provides boundless opportunities for adventure and soul-stirring reflection.
The Green Mountain State is known for maple syrup, Cabot cheese, Ben & Jerry’s, Noah Kahan, and Bernie. But, it is truly remarkable for an abundance of outdoor adventure, breathtaking vistas resplendent in all seasons, and an eclectic sense of self-expression that welcomes all types.
NATUREʼS CLASSROOM
The environment is a living laboratory incorporated into many classes and a natural haven that moves the spirit.
“The
learning goes beyond a textbook and into the world.
I feel like I’m becoming the best version of myself because of the Saint Michael’s liberal arts curriculum. It’s such a well-rounded education. My SMC education has taken me to Washington, D.C., Ottawa, and Wales. I’m a living example of what students can do here — anything!”
— RYANN EDWARDS
'26
BTV VIBE
Culture abounds in nearby Burlington with award-winning restaurants, live music, art, theater, and the walkable Church Street Marketplace all along the banks of Lake Champlain.
“I was so well equipped coming out of school, I knew that I would do well.”
“ I had so much support — I was just surrounded by people encouraging me. I wasn’t afraid to apply to big things, because I knew that I had it in me to do it. And that confidence came from St. Mike’s.”
— ASHLEY DELEON '23
Emmy-nominated producer of the children’s show ‘Ms. Rachel‘
How St. Mike's is a Launchpad for Life:
LAUNCHPAD FOR LIFE
Ready for anything.
In a society where Google can give you knowledge in an instant and AI can frame a concept, our students are taught not what to think but how to think. St. Mike’s grads find success in all sectors utilizing their vast skills to channel purpose and passion into a career.
Micro-credentials & Certifications
Get more than a degree. Students can also obtain professional credentials in 40 different areas, from Adobe Premiere to Paddle Sport Instruction to Global Competency, plus national EMT and firefighter certifications.
99% OF GRADUATES EMPLOYED or in graduate or professional school within six months
“I’ve had great professional experiences through St. Mike’s.
I did an eight-week internship in Vietnam and taught English to Vietnamese children. I loved the experience and am excited to start my student teaching.”
—
ERIN BOYD '26 Freeman Foundation recipient
INFLUENTIAL ALUMNI
Our alumni are very active and many are in powerful positions around the globe. Through campus and job site visits, profile stories, to making connections for internships and jobs –many make it their mission to see students succeed.
“Really, everything traces back to what St. Mike's provided for opportunities and opportunities to grow.
And those professors? If they saw that you were interested in their topic and that you wanted to learn, they were champions of giving you an opportunity, champions of giving you time and encouragement.”
— BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER JARED PEICK '13, in NASA's Mission Control after taking part in the Artemis II mission in April 2026.
TOM CARON '86, RED SOX SPORTS ANNOUNCER FOR NESN
NO MORE STICKER SHOCK
We tell you up-front what your financial aid package will look like – and it’s more affordable than you might think.
Flagship Match
Through the Flagship Match, your tuition (after institutional scholarships) equals the tuition and fees for the flagship public university in your home state. Rates range from $6,440 (UF Match) to $21,574 (UConn Match) per year.
Find your match at smcvt.edu/match
Vermonters
Vermont households making less than $100,000 may be eligible for the Free Tuition VT program.
If you plan to commute from a permanent residence within 35 miles, you can qualify for the Commuter Commitment. Tuition = $11,500 per year (after institutional scholarships).
All other Vermonters qualify for the UVM Match. Tuition = $19,996 per year (after institutional scholarships).
International
International and U.S. territory students receive the International Student Scholarship. Tuition = $22,500 per year (after institutional scholarships).
COME FOR A VISIT
Most students say being on campus just felt right and that’s what cemented their decision.
Come to an event or schedule a tour: smcvt.edu/visit
Take the next step. Apply.
Submit a Common App: CommonApp.org or St. Mike’s App: smcvt.edu/smcapp
November 1 for Early Action
February 1 Regular Admission
Rolling after as space allows
We are test-optional, however you can send scores if you’d like us to consider them.
SAT 1: code 3757 ACT with Writing: code 4312
Submit your FAFSA for income-based scholarships, state and national aid, as well as work-study eligibility. If in doubt, submit your FAFSA.
FAFSA code: 003694
