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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:

Middlebury California Coast and Climate Semester

Spend a semester at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies learning from experts addressing the climate crisis. Set against the backdrop of the California Coast — communities at the forefront of U.S. environmental policy — this program uses the region as a case study to explore global issues of climate change, resilience, and environmental justice.  As undergraduate students, you have access to exceptional resources at the Middlebury Institute, including its Master of Arts in Environmental Policy and Management and the Center for the Blue Economy. This access offers a unique opportunity to learn, research, and innovate in the field of climate and environmental studies.
 

With the California Coast and Climate Semester, students directly enroll in courses offered at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, including a core course uniquely designed for the California Coast and Climate semester. Throughout the semester, students learn alongside graduate students and hear from experts working across disciplines creating pathways for just and resilient climate solutions. Students take up to 18 credits, mostly in the Environmental Policy and Management program. Enrolling in a course outside of EPM (e.g. language) is allowed with approval.

By studying away at the Middlebury Institute 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
Fall 2025 03/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 08/18/2025 12/19/2025
Spring 2026 10/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 01/23/2026 05/15/2026

** 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.