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Middlebury California Coast and Climate Semester (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Other Program Options Program Sponsor: Middlebury College
Other Program Option Type: Domestic Program Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term GPA (cumulative): 3.0 Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Major GPA: 3.0
Independent Study Project: YES Excursions: YES
Click here for a definition of this term Midd. Financial Aid: YES Advisor: Phyllis Stinson
Subjects Offered: Environmental Studies Recommended Program: YES
Program Description:
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Middlebury California Coast and Climate Semester

Spend the winter and spring semesters at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) learning from experts addressing the climate crisis. The California Coast, on the forefront of US environmental policy, is used as a case study to think globally about climate change, coastal resilience, and environmental justice. Undergraduate students can access the extraordinary resources at MIIS, which features a Master of Arts in International Environmental Policy and the Center for the Blue Economy.

Students enroll in three core courses over the winter and spring terms. Remaining credits will usually be made up of two courses within the International Environmental Policy (IEP) Department. Students may replace one of these courses with one of the following:
  • an elective course outside the IEP Department focused on a related field such as global security, development, or trade;
  • a directed study project with MIIS faculty;
  • a service-learning course or workshop focused on social justice; or
  • a course taught at California State University Monterey Bay (in consultation with the program director).

By studying away at MIIS as an undergraduate, students may be able to get a head start on a future graduate degree.

Phyllis Stinson is the advisor for this program.  Please feel free to contact her with any questions: pstinson@middlebury.edu.

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter and Spring 2025 10/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 01/02/2025 05/16/2025
NOTE: Note: MIDDLEBURY UNDERGRADUATES should apply by February 1st, 2024. Contact Phyllis Stinson at pstinson@middlebury.edu if you would like to submit an application past the deadline.

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants who apply in the fall or winter will be notified on February 15th of the academic year preceeding study abroad. Applicants whose applicaitons are completed after February 15th (or anytime in the fall, if they are applying to study abroad during the following spring semester) will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. Some Schools Abroad will fill before the deadline.