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SIT Programs

Background

Established in 1964, the School for International Training (SIT) is fully accredited graduate school based in Brattleboro, Vermont:www.sit.edu. In addition to its degree programs, SIT offers a wide variety of semester-long undergraduate study programs around the world. The majority of SIT's study options are located in developing nations; each program is interdisciplinary in its approach and focuses on a theme relevant to the host country. Field-based learning is the cornerstone of SIT's pedagogy with each program integrating classroom study (language and thematic seminar) with guided field study and an independent research project.

The following programs have been approved or are currently being considered for UW credit. If you have any questions about the UW sponsorship, please contact the International Programs and Exchanges Office.


Africa & the Middle East

Asia

South Pacific

Europe

Americas

Fall semester programs generally begin the first week of September and end in mid-December. Spring semester programs generally begin the first of February and end in mid-May.

Eligibility

All UW students with sophomore standing or above and a minimum 3.0 GPA, who meet language and/or subject requirements of the program are eligible to apply. Pre-requisites vary by program and are listed in the SIT program flyer and posted on the SIT website: www.sit.edu/studyabroad. Students who have recently transferred to UW must complete a minimum of one quarter of study at the UW prior to submitting an application to study abroad. SIT requires a minimum of one year of college study prior to application.

Application Instructions

SIT application forms and instructions can be downloaded from the SIT website: www.sit.edu/studyabroad. Please submit the following SIT application materials to the IPE office in 459 Schmitz Hall by the application deadline:

Once your application has been entered into the IPE database and a file has been made on your behalf, IPE will send an email requesting that you schedule an interview appointment with an IPE advisor. The purpose of the interview is to assess your personal educational objective; to verify that your application is complete and that you meet all eligibility requirements; to make a determination about your admission; and if accepted, to provide you with details about program payments and orientation dates.

At the interview's conclusion, the IPE advisor will inform you of your application status (i.e. your acceptance, conditional acceptance or non-acceptance). Final admission decisions are made SIT program staff in Battleboro, Vermont.

IPE will mail your application to SIT following the interview.

Application Deadlines

Please note that UW application deadlines for SIT programs are earlier than SIT's posted deadlines. Please note that many programs fill up fast so it is recommended to apply early.

Fall Semester April 1: India, Nepal, Russia, and Tanzania April 15: All other programs

Spring Semester October 1: China, India, Jamaica, Jordan, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, Samoa, Vietnam October 15: All other programs

Application may be accepted after the deadline on a space available basis.

Academic Credit

All students participating on SIT programs will be concurerently enrolled at the UW during their terms of study abroad. As concurrently enrolled students, they will early regular UW credit (not transfer credit) for their work; grades earned will be computed into their UW GPAs and will appear on their official UW transcripts.

Prior to your departure, we encourage you to meet with your regular academic advisor to discuss how credits from your SIT program will contribute to your degree progress at UW. Students participating on programs for which Spanish credit will be awarded are required to meet with the Spanish Department advisor prior to departure.

All grades for courses completed abroad will be reported on SIT transcripts and the student's UW transcripts regardless of the final mark or need for credit. Students on SIT semester programs earn the equivalent of two quarters worth of UW credit. Final assignment of the credits earned and the course titles will be made by the appropriate academic department(s) at the UW.

Academic Credit

All students participating on SIT programs will be concurerently enrolled at the UW during their terms of study abroad. As concurrently enrolled students, they will early regular UW credit (not transfer credit) for their work; grades earned will be computed into their UW GPAs and will appear on their official UW transcripts.

Prior to your departure, we encourage you to meet with your regular academic advisor to discuss how credits from your SIT program will contribute to your degree progress at UW. Students participating on programs for which Spanish credit will be awarded are required to meet with the Spanish Department advisor prior to departure.

All grades for courses completed abroad will be reported on SIT transcripts and the student's UW transcripts regardless of the final mark or need for credit. Students on SIT semester programs earn the equivalent of two quarters worth of UW credit. Final assignment of the credits earned and the course titles will be made by the appropriate academic department(s) at the UW.

Fees and Payment Procedures

SIT: SIT program fees include the cost of tuition, full room and board, field trips and related fares, basic health and accident insurance and international transportation. Fees vary by country and site and are posted on the SIT website. Upon your acceptance to a program, a SIT payment contract will be provided to you by IPE outlining your financial obligations.

All SIT program fees will collected by IPE and charged to your UW student account; program payments should be made the UW Students Accounts Office in 129 Schmitz Hall.

IPE: UW students accepted to SIT programs pay an IPE fee of $300 per semester. This fee is charged to your in addition to SIT program fees and in lieu of UW tuition.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid

Most forms of UW financial aid including loans, grants, and veteran's benefits can be applied to the costs of SIT programs. If you are a financial aid ricipient, you can defer the due date of your SIT program payment until your financial aid disburses.

To arrange a deferment, students must complete a Payment Deferment Agreement with an IPE fiscal specialist. Students can schedule an appointment with a fiscal specialist by the IPE office during regular office hours: Monday - Friday from 10AM to 4PM. You can reach the IPE at (206)221-4404.

As the tuition, room and board, and travel expenses associated with participation on the SIT program exceed the amount of financial aid that is awarded for the same period of study at the UW, students should consider submitting a Financial Aid Revision Request to qualify for additional aid. To do so, students should pick up a budget sheet from the IPE office and submit it along with the revision request form (available in the Financial Aid Office). The revision request should be submitted for consideration to the Financial Aid Office in 105 Schmitz Hall.


Scholarships

SIT-UW Global Citizenship Scholarship: UW students participating on SIT programs are eligible for this scholarship. Awards range from approximately $1,500-$4,000 and are granted in the form of a program fee reduction. Please complete the regular SIT scholarship application form (download from SIT's website: www.sit.edu/studyabroad) and turn it in to the appropriate IPE advisor for further information and instructions. Please mark the application "SIT-UW Global Citizenship Scholarship."

IPE Scholarship: The IPE scholarship awards are merit-based and range from $300-$1000 each. Application forms are available in the IPE Office or can be downloaded from the IPE website: www.ipe.washington.edu.

To research other funding options for study abroad, please contact the Undergraduate Scholarship Office located in Mary Gates Hall. You can also schedule an appointment with an IPE fiscal specialist to discuss specific financial aid and scholarship questions.