2019-2020 UVM College Fair Brochure

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UNIVER SIT Y OF VERMONT

THERE’S ALWAYS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE. LAKE CHAMPLAIN

OUR ACADEMIC

One of our most beautiful—and useful—classrooms. Explore exotic species, water quality, natural and human history (e.g. 300 shipwrecks) aboard our research vessel the Melosira and at our lakeside Rubenstein Lab.

BURLINGTON BIZ Hub” (Forbes) gets a boost from area business successes like Dealer.com, Burton, and Biotek. So do UVM students, who get great internships with them.

STRONG MEDICINE Clinical training, pre-med exposure, research experience— as good as it gets. Our on-campus medical center and Larner College of Medicine offer all, right here.

LOCAL, GLOBAL MIX Expect plenty of international flavor mixed with local New England charm. New Americans and students from around the globe greatly enrich our community. Servicelearning classes and student clubs spark cultural exchange and expand world views.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Food is a passion around here. Everything about it. How it’s produced, preserved, prepared, made safe, and brought to market. Food systems expertise, a new major, and dozens of related courses are a reflection of our healthy obsession.

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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

Burlington’s reputation as a great U.S. city and “Top 10 Tech


SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Animal Science (CALS)

Environmental Engineering (CEMS)

Music (CAS)

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS)

Anthropology (CAS)

Environmental Sciences (CALS, CAS, RSENR)

Music Education (CESS)

Environmental Studies (CALS, CAS, RSENR)

Neuroscience (CAS)

College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) College of Education & Social Services (CESS)

Art Education (CESS) Art—History (CAS) Art—Studio (CAS)

College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences (CEMS)

Asian Studies (CAS)

College of Nursing & Health Sciences (CNHS)

Biological Science (CALS, CAS)

Grossman School of Business (GSB) Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources (RSENR)

HONORS COLLEGE The Honors College is a community of student scholars committed to highest levels of intellectual inquiry. Students are automatically considered for admission to the Honors College when they apply to UVM; selection is based on academic achievement.

ACCELER ATED MA STER’S DEGREE PRO GR AMS Students can reduce the cost and time commitment of an advanced degree in 30 fields of study at UVM, ranging from accountancy to computer science to public administration.

European Studies (CAS) Exercise Science (CNHS)

Biochemistry (CALS)

Film & Television Studies (CAS) Food Systems (CALS)

Biology (CAS)

Forestry (RSENR)

Biomedical Engineering (CEMS)

French (CAS)

Business Administration (GSB)* Chemistry (CAS)

Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies (CAS)

Chinese (CAS)

Geography (CAS)

Civil Engineering (CEMS)

Geology (CAS)

Classical Civilization (CAS)

German (CAS)

Communication Sciences & Disorders (CNHS)

Global Studies (CAS)

Community Entrepreneurship (CALS)

Health and Society (CAS)

Greek (CAS) Health Sciences (CNHS)

Community & International Development (CALS)

History (CAS)

Computer Science (CAS, CEMS) Computer Science & Information Systems (CEMS) Dance (CAS)

STATS

MAJORS

10,612 Undergraduates

(27% from VT, 73% from out-of-state)

1,552 Graduate students 466 Medical students

49

%

Classes with fewer than 20 students.

98%

Classes taught by faculty 16:1 student /faculty ratio

100%

First-year students in our Learning Communities, matching students’ housing to their interests.

92%

Natural Resources (RSENR)

for fulbright and other national awards in the past 5 years.

Parks, Recreation & Tourism (RSENR)

Apply online at commonapp.org — or — mycoalition.org

Philosophy (CAS)

ACADEMIC PROFILE

Physical Education (CESS)

a new STEM complex and first-year residence.

Physics (CAS) Plant Biology (CALS) Political Science (CAS) Psychological Science (CAS)

WE, our wellness environment,

Public Communication (CALS) Religion (CAS)

a national model for healthy living.

Russian (CAS)

Social Work (CESS)

Individually Designed (CALS, CAS, CEMS, CESS, RSENR)

Spanish (CAS)

Sociology (CAS) Statistics (CEMS)

Italian Studies (CAS)

Dietetics, Nutrition & Food Sciences (CALS)

Japanese (CAS) Latin (CAS)

Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3) (CESS)

Latin American & Caribbean Studies (CAS)

Early Childhood Special Education (CESS)

Linguistics (CAS)

Zoology (CAS)

Mathematics (CAS, CEMS)

Ecological Agriculture (CALS)

Mechanical Engineering (CEMS)

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Economics (CAS)

Medical Laboratory Science (CNHS)

Pre-Dental

Electrical Engineering (CEMS)

Medical Radiation Sciences (CNHS)

Elementary Education (K-6) (CESS)

Microbiology (CALS)

Engineering (CEMS) Engineering Management (CEMS)

Middle Level Education (grades 5-9) (CESS)

Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Physical Therapy

English (CAS)

Molecular Genetics (CALS)

Sustainable Landscape Horticulture (CALS) Theatre (CAS)

#19

.. .

“colleges their students love” —Princeton Review

pure vt maple syrup and other local foods make up 20% of our dining hall fare.

Wildlife & Fisheries Biology (RSENR)

Pre-Veterinary

d-1 team wins

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

AVERAGE GPA 3.7 (4.0 scale)

File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based assistance.

SAT AND ACT SCORES

MIDDLE 50%

SAT all admitted students SAT Honors College admits ACT all admitted students ACT Honors College admits

Russian/East European Studies (CAS)

Human Development & Family Studies (CESS)

95%

of those employed are satisfied with their position

See yourself here.

95 winners or finalists

Nutrition & Food Sciences (CALS)

Secondary Education (grades 7-12) (CESS)**

Graduates employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

Nursing (CNHS)

Data Science (CEMS)

1210-1400 1410-1540 28-33 32-34

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FAFSA PRIORITY DEADLINES February 1 First-year for Fall March 1 Transfer for Fall All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships; $36M is awarded annually Award ranges: First-year Vermont residents $2,000–$7,000

November 1

Early Action & Spring

($55 fee waived for Vermont early action applicants)

Out of state and international $8,000–$20,000

January 15 April 15

First-year for Fall Transfer for Fall

Transfer $3,000–$10,000

COST TO ATTEND UVM 2019-20 In-State Tuition Room & Board Fees

Out-of-State

$16,392 $41,280 $12,496 $12,496 $2,410 $2,410

86%

of undergraduate students at UVM receive grants and scholarships. Learn more:

uvm.edu/sfs

including seven america east cups. Our club teams compete and win nationally, too.

#7 for clean and renewable energy use. —Assoc. for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

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

**

92%

Students involved in internships, research, or other experiencebased learning

come to campus Fall Open Houses: October 13 & November 9, 2019 • Jumpstart for Juniors: April 25, 2020 General information session & tours most weekdays and many Saturdays We want to introduce you to UVM students, tell you about classes, internships, shadowing in our medical center, and study abroad. We’ll show you where you’ll live, eat, play broomball, build a race car, watch sunsets, and make “sugar-on-snow.”

English, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science

More on majors and minors at

uvm.edu/academics

Join our contact list uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate

for starters.

Start planning your visit at uvm.edu/visit Contact us at admissions@uvm.edu • (802) 656-3370


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