SIT Fields of Study
Contact Us
Phone:
800.257.7751
TTY:
802.258.3388
Fax:
802.258.3320
PO Box 676, 1 Kipling Road
Brattleboro, VT 05302 USA
Contact us by email.
How To Apply to the CONTACT Certificate Program
Graduate Certificate Application Process Checklist
To obtain a CONTACT Graduate Certificate Application click the "application form" link below or e-mail us at contactprogram@sit.edu.
- A completed application form, signed and dated.
(application also available in MS Word format) - Your résumé or curriculum vitae in English.
- A $50 (US) application fee. No application will be processed prior to receipt of this fee.
- A 2-3 page essay typed in English describing your professional background and interests relevant to the field of conflict transformation and peace building, including personal expectations and objectives. Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities.
Note: In some countries the term "transcript" may not be used by colleges and universities and thus may not be a familiar term. To be official, a transcript must include the following information: (1) the dates you attended the institution, (2) the titles of the specific courses or subjects in which you were enrolled, (3) the number of hours of instruction or other learning involved in each course or subject, (4) the grade, mark, or other evaluation you received for each course or subject, and (5) any degree, diploma, certificate, or other qualifications awarded for completion of studies. To be official, the document(s) must contain the institution's stamp or other certification which clearly indicates authenticity. In cases where the above requested information is not available, an applicant should consult the CONTACT Office for advice on the best way to proceed. In cases where the transcript is not in English, an original certified translation must accompany the official document. - Three (3) reference forms written in English must be submitted by three different individuals, one of whom is a supervisor in a professional work or volunteer position. Copy the Personal Reference Form and fill out the top portion of each form before submitting it to each reference writer. Please provide a stamped envelope, addressed to CONTACT, as a courtesy to the reference writer.
Note: If a reference is received without a Personal Reference Form accompanying it, you will automatically waive your right of access to that letter. - Non-native speakers of English must demonstrate their ability to participate in a graduate-level academic program in English through a standardized exam such as TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or through other indicators of English language proficiency, such as a phone interview, certificates of English language study, or reference letters.
