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University of Vermont

Burlington, VT 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate64%
Acceptance Rate64%

University of Vermont Academics

University of Vermont requires at least 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Vermont, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Vermont accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Vermont has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 77% of students who start college at University of Vermont graduate within six years.

University of Vermont offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: University of Vermont may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At University of Vermont?

University of Vermont has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math true
Science true
Computer No

Reminder: Check with University of Vermont directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Vermont

When choosing a major, University of Vermont students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Vermont.

Student Designed Majors

University of Vermont allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

University of Vermont does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of Vermont

University of Vermont offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About University of Vermont


Does University of Vermont Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Vermont offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Vermont Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Vermont has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Vermont Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of Vermont offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Vermont Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Vermont offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Vermont.

Does University of Vermont Require Internships?

🟨 University of Vermont does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About University of Vermont


University of Vermont Library

The main library on campus is the Howe Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Vermont

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

University of Vermont offers these dual degree programs:

•Law with Vermont Law School

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Vermont have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Vermont has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Vermont include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

Keep Reading About University of Vermont

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University of Vermont Majors & Subject Areas

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

13,826

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

64%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$18,890

Out-of-State

$43,890

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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