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ACADEMICSMajors & Concentrations 4Faculty 6Students 10 Environmental Commitment 14 Study Abroad 16Outcomes 18CAMPUS LIFEResidence 20Community 22Clubs & Organizations 24Athletics 26LOCATION 28ADMISSIONS 30FINANCIAL AID 31VISITING CAMPUS 32

A leader in undergraduate education, the scope and resources of a national research university —a Public Ivy experience.Move

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WHY UVM

Learn from the best...

(above) UVM College of Medicine professor James Hudziak, one of the world’s leading neuroscience authorities, also teaches UVM undergraduates; (opposite top left) business professor Dita Sharma is an international expert on family business; (opposite top right) Penny Bishop, professor of education, shares her expertise on technology and learning and school transformation internationally as well as with her students.

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Josh Bongard, computer science (right). Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers; Creator of one of “Six Ideas that Will Change the World,” Esquire

magazine; Microsoft New Faculty Fellowship Award; Top Innovator under 35, MIT Technology Review

The excitement of discovering new things “spills over into the class-room. It’s contagious.”

Learn from the best...

directly from the best...

98%

38%of classes are taught by faculty

of under- graduates do research with faculty mentors*

(above, left) Philosophy professor Randall Harp brings relevance and rigor to his courses on logic, ethics, ancient philosophy, and the philosophy of action and of social science; (below, left) Nursing and Health Sciences dean Patty Prelock is a foremost authority on autism as well as a dedicated and popular teacher; (below, center) geology professor Paul Bierman, recipient of a National Science Foundation Director’s Award, epitomizes UVM’s teacher-scholar model in and out of the classroom; (above, center) sociology professor Alice Fothergill, an expert on the effects of disaster on children and families, brings her active fieldwork into the classroom.

As a young professor, Emily Bernard knew she was supposed to want a position where she could conduct research, write wonderful books— and avoid undergraduate teaching. “I never wanted that job, teaching is too rewarding.”Emily Bernard, English. Ford Foundation Fellowship, National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship; W.E.B. Du Bois Resident Fellowship at Harvard

*National Survey of Student Engagement

directly from the best...

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...in a setting that fits.

Compared with other national research universities, UVM is small, creating distinct advantages:• Programs with breadth and depth• Interdisciplinary learning• Close connections with faculty

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Anthropology professor Luis Vivanco helped found UVM’s Global Studies Program, Humanities Center, and Oaxaca Semester. He’s received UVM’s highest honor for teaching as well as MacArthur, Mellon, and other awards for his ethnographic research.

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(above) Students help monitor water quality and aquatic biota in Lake Champlain aboard UVM’s research vessel Melosira; (top right) UVM Alternative Energy Race Organization (AERO) students design, build, test, and race a highly competitive vehicle for International Formula-Hybrid competition; (far right) film studies at UVM span all aspects of the art and have helped prepare Oscar and Peabody award winners.

Learning comes with experience...

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91%of UVM students engage in research, an internship, or other experience-based learning

76service-learning courses integrate hands-on learning

Learning comes with experience...

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Internships, research opportunities, service-learning courses… can all be found at UVM’s Career and Experience Hub.

UVM offersstudy abroad in

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RECENT INTERNSHIPSBrigham and Women’s Hospital • Burton Snowboards • Chittenden County Public Defender’s Office • Ernst & Young • Facebook, Inc. • Fuse Marketing • GE Power & Water • Jerusalem Post • Keurig Green Mountain • KSV • Marc Jacobs • McGladrey • New England Aquarium • NYC Arts Intern Program: International Center of Photography • NYC Depart-ment of Transportation • Paramount Pictures • Partners in Health • Pfizer Global R&D • Planned Parenthood of Northern New England • Running Times Magazine • Senator Patrick Leahy’s Office • Sports Illustrated • State Street • Stern Center for Language and Learning • USA Today • U.S. Tennis Association • UTC Aerospace • Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program • Vermont Fish & Wildlife...

...all kinds of expe rience.

Internships • Research • Travel Study • Hands-on Courses. . .

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In this hands-on course, students complete projects assigned by seasoned professionals at major financial services firms.

WALL STREET SEMINAR

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From vaccinating to birthing, milking to marketing, students do everything, paving paths to veterinary school. Last year, 26 of our students were admitted—a 100% acceptance rate.

Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management

...all kinds of expe rience.

Internships • Research • Travel Study • Hands-on Courses. . .

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Our 4-YEAR PLAN FOR CAREER SUCCESS builds experience into your education and gives you connections that lead to rewarding careers and top graduate school acceptances. Students at the University of Vermont explore, experience, focus, and achieve.

WHY UVM of UVM graduates are employed full-time or are continuing their education within 6 months of graduation.

Raise Your Salary Sights.

Get a Job that’s a Match.

91%

91% of recent graduates report they are in jobs related to their career goals.

UVM is ranked 7th among public universities in a list of 50 U.S. schools whose bachelor’s degree graduates earn the highest salaries.

— BusinessWeek.com

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(left) Mechanical engineering major Hilary Hickingbotham attended a campus career fair her sophomore year that led to a two-year paid internship, then a full-time position at United Technologies Corporation when she graduated. (right) Christopher Veal’s premed track included mentorship by College of Medicine faculty and involvement in research he presented at conferences in the U.S. and Europe. Veal is continuing his passion for research and preparing to apply to an M.D./Ph.D. program.

MED SCHOOL admit rate

vs. 43% national rate

LAW SCHOOL admit rate

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Be Accepted.15% of recent UVM graduates are continuing their education. Some recent placements...Columbia University, HistoryCornell University, PhysicsLondon School of Economics, EconomicsMIT, Urban PlanningNew York University, Social WorkTufts University, Veterinary MedicinePrinceton University, ClassicsScripps Institute, OceanographyYale University, ForestryUC Berkeley, Molecular GeneticsUniversity of Chicago, Egyptology

121students have won or been finalists in scholarship competitions ranging from the Fulbright to Goldwater in the last five years.

Success comes with a plan.

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WHY UVM “I recognize that I am now a member of a university community committed to creating and maintaining an environment supportive of all.” —First-year Induction Ceremony Pledge

We value community.

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40+25%

Themed Housing Options

of students choose theme-based housing

• fitness and nutrition coaching

•on-site tai chi and yoga classes

•a local mentorship role

•seminars on the brain science behind sports,

nutrition, drugs, and other topics taught by

physicians and other health experts

•a “leave-it-at-the-door policy” contributing

to a respectful, peaceful living environment

WE Our newest programmed housing option, Wellness Environment (WE) offers:

(lower left) For many, a sense of community begins in the residence halls and spreads from there – especially around cookies, in this case made fresh every Tuesday by Lisa Schnell, interim dean of the Honors College ; (center) students build a canoe from locally harvested cedar, a project supported by UVM’s Ecological Design Collaboratory in the GreenHouse residence; (right) TREK connects many first-year students on outdoor, wilderness, and service trips before classes begin each fall.

We value community.

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Josh Bongard, Computer Science, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers; Creator of one of “Six Ideas That Will Change the World”, Esquire Magazine; Microsoft New Faculty Fellowship Award; Top Innovator under 35, MIT Technology Review Josh Bongard, Computer Science, Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers; Creator of one of “Six Ideas That Will Change t

UVM’s ranking for number of graduates entering the Peace Corps

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(top left and right) Each spring, UVM students fan out across the country to build homes for those without, tutor youth at risk, repair dam-age to wildlife habitats… during Alternative Spring Break; (above) as part of a “Citizenship and Education in the U.S.” course, students like Eric Venzia help members of Burlington’s large refugee community prepare to become U.S. citizens.

Our community has values.

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GREEN SPOTS• 22 environmentally themed majors and concentrations are offered • The Green House, one of our Residential Learning Communities, provides environmentally themed programming for more than 200 students • Eco-Reps promote environmental practices within residence halls and campus-wide through events supported by the Office of Sustainability • Clean Energy Fund supports campus renewable-energy projects • 45% recycle rate of campus waste • Real Food Campus Commitment—UVM became the 5th school in the country to sign this pledge; by 2020, 20% of all food will be locally or sustainably grown • New Building Commitment —all new buildings since 2004 have received Silver or higher LEED certification from U.S. Green Building Council

UVM named “College with a Conscience”

—Princeton Review

ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Every student takes a Sustainability course that explores how humans and nature can productively coexist and how society can progress without compromising future generations. We believe it is possible to do well and to do good. These goals are at the heart of a UVM education.

Our community has values.

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Our community gets involved.

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A FEW FAVORITES Alianza Latina • Free 2 Be (LGBQTA) • Greek Societies (9 fraternities, 6 sororities) • Hillel • Investment Club • Lawrence Debate Union • Outing Club • The Vermont Cynic (student paper) • Top Cats (a cappella) • Salsa & Swing Society • Ski & Snowboard Club • Student Government Association • UVM Rescue • Volunteers in Action (VIA) • WRUV

(top left) Hockey action packs Gutterson Field House each season; (bottom left) weekly Outing Club trips match every level of experience; (bottom center) the Ski & Snowboard Club gets students on all kinds of slopes; (top right) UVM productions span Shakespeare to musical theatre; (far right center) student-run WRUV rocks the waves 24/7.

Sports • Outdoors...Culture • Service • Media •

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“Top 10 College Town” —NY Times

WHY UVM

Burlington, VT

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“One of the five best places to live & ride.” —Bike magazine

“Burlington a Top 10 Tech Hub. ” —Forbes magazine

“Burlington a Top Adventure Town. ” —National Geographic magazine

“One of the nation’s best towns.” —Outside magazine

“One of ten best places to go to college (UVM and Burlington).” —Huffington Post

“Burlington a Best Town Ever. ” —Outside magazine

“Top 10 College Town” —NY Times

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UNDERGRADUATECOLLEGES & SCHOOLS

Animal & Veterinary SciencesAnthropologyArt EducationArt – HistoryArt – StudioAsian StudiesAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiological ScienceBiologyBusiness Administration

Students select a strategic theme: Global Business; Sustainable Business; or Entrepreneurship, and also choose a concentration: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Business Analytics.

ChemistryChineseCivil EngineeringClassical CivilizationCommunication Sciences & DisordersCommunity EntrepreneurshipCommunity & International Development Computer ScienceComputer Science & Information SystemsDietetics, Nutrition & Food SciencesEarly Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Special EducationEcological AgricultureEconomics

Electrical EngineeringElementary Education (K-6)Engineering Engineering ManagementEnglishEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesEnvironmental StudiesEuropean StudiesExercise & Movement ScienceFilm & Television StudiesForestryFrenchGender, Sexuality & Women’s StudiesGeographyGeologyGermanGlobal StudiesGreekHistoryHuman Development & Family StudiesIndividually Designed MajorsItalian StudiesJapaneseLatinLatin American & Caribbean StudiesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Laboratory ScienceMedical Radiation Sciences

MicrobiologyMiddle Level EducationMolecular GeneticsMusicMusic EducationNatural ResourcesNeuroscienceNursingNutrition & Food SciencesParks, Recreation & TourismPhilosophyPhysical EducationPhysicsPlant BiologyPolitical SciencePsychological SciencePublic Communication ReligionRussianRussian/East European StudiesSecondary Education

(English, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science)

Social WorkSociologySpanishStatisticsSustainable Landscape HorticultureTheatreWildlife & Fisheries BiologyZoology

MINORS (A majority of majors are also available as minors)

African StudiesApplied DesignAstronomyConsumer AffairsConsumer & AdvertisingCritical Race & Ethnic StudiesDanceFood SystemsGeospatial TechnologiesGerontologyGreen Building & Community DesignHolocaust StudiesMusic Technology & BusinessMusical TheatreSoil ScienceSpeech & DebateVermont Studies

PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-DentalPre-LawPre-MedicalPre-Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary

Majors & Programs

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The intellectual opportunity of a lifetime.College of Agriculture

& Life SciencesCollege of Arts & SciencesSchool of Business AdministrationCollege of Education & Social ServicesCollege of Engineering & Mathematical SciencesCollege of Nursing & Health SciencesThe Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources

HONORS COLLEGEUNDERGRADUATECOLLEGES & SCHOOLS

• UVM Honors College students successfully compete with the most talented students nationwide for prestigious awards such as Fulbright, Marshall, and Goldwater.

• Close advising and networking open doors to top graduate schools and employers.

• Newly admitted students are invited to enroll based on their academic record. Approximately 200 students make up the first-year class; they are joined by 100 students in the sophomore year who present outstanding first-year academic records.

• Seminars in the first and second year stimulate inquiry, debate, writing, and research; students conclude honors studies with a senior thesis or project.

• Scholars are invited to live in the honors residence, University Heights North.

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The University of Vermont selects students who demonstrate great potential for success at the university. The rigor of a student’s academic program, standing in the graduating class, standardized test results, trends in performance, the competitive nature of the student’s prior academic environment, and life experience are considered.

View detailed entrance requirements, application steps, and guidelines at www.uvm.edu/apply

The university awards more than $29 million annually to new first-year and transfer students in merit scholarships as well as need-based aid. A student’s estimated family contribution along with their academic record are considered when determining awards. The University of Vermont remains need-blind in our evaluation for admission.

We offer information sessions and tours most weekdays and several Saturdays during the academic year and summer, as well as fall open houses. To plan a visit, please call us at (802) 656-3370 or make a reservation online at

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CITY DISTANCE Albany, NY 145 milesBoston, MA 220 milesHartford, CT 220 milesMontreal, QC 100 milesNew York, NY 290 miles

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TOP TENTH 40% TOP QUARTER 77%TOP HALF 97%Middle 50% scores for admitted students:

SAT CRITICAL READING 560-670SAT MATH 570-670 SAT WRITING 560-670ACT 26-31*reported by 36% of applicants

For your information: The University of Vermont publishes an Annual Safety and Security Report (ASR) in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act that may be of interest to you. The ASR includes statistics for the previous three calendar years for certain categories of crimes that were reported to have oc-curred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by UVM, and on public property within or imme-diately adjacent to and accessible from the main campus. The ASR also includes information about institutional policies and procedures, programming, and resource referrals pertinent to the promotion of safety and security on campus. You can obtain an electronic copy of this report at http://www.uvm.edu/police/reports/clery/public-safety-report.pdf, or request a paper copy from the Department of Police Services by visiting 284 East Avenue, Burlington, VT or by calling (802) 656-3473.

2015-16 COSTS IN-STATE OUT-OF-STATE Tuition $14,664 $37, 056 Avg. Room & Board $11,180 $11,180Fees $2,074 $2,074Books & Supplies (est.) $1,200 $1,200

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