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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Think of it as a ﬁeld guide to the rest of your life. Look for the numbers, the data, the facts. Look for the things you expect: classes, sports, activities. But keep an eye out for surprises, too: a lively local culture, a commitment to undergraduate research, an Honors College. It is, in the end, a book of possibilities. Know that it is incomplete. Imagine the ways in which you could complete it.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT ounded in 1791, the University of Vermont,

Mathematical Sciences, the College of Nursing

theme-based housing.

or UVM (from the Latin name Universitas

and Health Sciences, the School of Business

Viridis Montis, which means University of

Administration, and The Rubenstein School of

ing with students to make residence halls and

the Green Mountains), is the fifth-oldest uni-

Environment and Natural Resources. In addi-

life on campus secure. To this end, all residence

versity in New England (after Harvard, Yale,

tion, the University’s internationally recognized

halls are locked 24 hours a day and students

Dartmouth, and Brown). Vermont was the first

College of Medicine and the Graduate College offer

gain entry to their halls and rooms with access

university to declare public support for freedom

52 master’s degree programs and 22 doctoral pro-

codes and keys. Campus community is pro-

of religion and, in 1875 and 1877, became the

grams, plus the Doctor of Medicine. High achieving

moted through the Community Living Agree-

first to admit women and African Americans,

students find exceptional opportunities through

ment, a set of rules that the residents in each

respectively, to its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa,

the University’s innovative Honors College.

hall develop at the beginning of the year to help

the national honor society. The University of Vermont is a close-knit

The University of Vermont seeks students

The University is actively involved in work-

foster mutual respect, common courtesy, and a

of diverse backgrounds. Approximately 36

safe and comfortable living environment for all

community of scholars. The average class size

percent of the University’s students come from

students.

is 24; the student-faculty ratio is 15:1. In many

Vermont; the rest come from across the United

ways the University feels like a small liberal

States and around the world. Each of the 9,040

recognized by the Student Government Associa-

arts college—invigorated by the resources of

undergraduate students contributes his or her

tion. These include academic, media-based, and

a major research university. The University

unique experiences to enrich this diverse

recreational options, as well as arts, religious,

offers 93 Bachelor’s degrees in its seven under-

campus community.

cultural, and political organizations. The

More than 100 student organizations are

graduate colleges and schools: the College of

Students spend their first two years in

University also fields 9 men’s and 11 women’s

Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of

one of 34 residence halls, with options includ-

NCAA Division I athletic teams and nearly 50

Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and

ing small and large housing complexes, historic

intramural and club sports.

Social Services, the College of Engineering and

and modern buildings. Many students opt for

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE GREEN PAGES

College of Arts and Sciences

Learning by Doingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Research and Internships

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs

School of Business Administration

Academic Resources and Facilities

College of Education and Social Services

Residential Life

College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Service and Community Engagement

Studying the Environment at UVM

Clubs and Organizations

The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

Athletics

Burlington and Vermont

Employment and Graduate School

Admission Requirements, Application Instructions, and Financial Aid and Scholarships

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Honors College

The First-Year Experience

Advising

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES the College of Arts and Sciences and every UVM student pursues course work in the liberal arts—the foundation of intellectual inquiry. Arts and Sciences students study with a distinguished faculty and proﬁt from a wealth of academic resources and a

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 4,807 GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 274

FACULTY: 399 CONTACT US: (802) 656-3344

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MAJORS:

200-year tradition of cutting-edge scholarship. The study of the

Anthropology

Greek

Art History

History

liberal arts is sometimes restless, sometimes contemplative, and

Art — Studio

Individually Designed

Asian Studies

Italian Studies

Biochemistry

Latin

Biological Science (B.S.)

Latin American Studies

Biology (B.A.)

Mathematics

Canadian Studies

Music

always passionately engaged with the world.

athematics and music theory, French and

College’s excellent pre-medical and pre-law

Chemistry

Philosophy

physics—the College offers 43 majors and nearly

advising, as well as the experience of doing

Classical Civilization

Physics

60 minors. First-year students enroll in the Teacher-

hands-on research with faculty. The College of-

Communication Science

Plant Biology

Advisor Program (TAP) featuring small seminars

fers an astonishing array of internships—

Computer Science

Psychology

in which the professors, leading experts in what

in Congressional offices and battered women’s

Economics

Religion

they teach, are also the students’ advisors. Second

shelters, with national magazines and regional

English Environmental Science

Russian/East European Studies

Environmental Studies

Russian

European Studies

Sociology

Film and Television Studies

Spanish

French Geography

Women’s and Gender Studies

ists and doctors, lawyers and diplomats, bank-

Geology

Zoology

depth of knowledge in their majors. Minors pro-

ers and botanists. They also become active,

German

vide the opportunity to explore either a second

thoughtful members of the world community.

semester students explore potential majors in

businesses. Students can also pick from a

special ‘Gateway’ courses through the Academic

long list of study abroad programs.

Introduction to the Major (AIM) program. Both

Graduates of the College benefit from the

programs offer rigorous seminars and close

University’s Career Services office and a far-

contact with faculty during the first year.

reaching network of alumni. They become art-

Working closely with faculty, students gain

Political Science

Theatre

In addition to offerings in most areas listed above, minors are available in the following: African Studies, ALANA U.S. Ethnic Studies, Archaeology, Chinese, Gerontology, Holocaust Studies, Italian, Japanese, Middle Eastern Studies, Social Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Sexuality and Gender Identity Studies, Speech, Statistics, Vermont Studies

liberal arts discipline or a field in one of the University’s professional schools. Students’ experiences extend beyond the traditional classroom and prepare them to engage the world. Many students benefit from the

http://www.uvm.edu/artsandsciences/

THE GREEN PAGES COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Half the students at the University of Vermont choose a major in

AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 922 GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 128 FACULTY: 78 CONTACT US: (802) 656-2980

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES MAJORS: Animal Science

Students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences learn how to make a difference in our changing world. Rigorous course work, research in state-of-the-art labs, hands-on experiences, and relevant internships provide students with the knowledge, skills, and values that will help solve important societal problems and ensure a healthy, more sustainable planet.

Biochemistry Biological Science Community Entrepreneurship Community and International Development Dietetics, Nutrition, and Food Sciences

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES THE GREEN PAGES

Ecological Agriculture

he College offers an education rich in a

variety of course offerings and laboratory experiences. Students have flexibility within their

Environmental Sciences

required curricula to explore electives across

Environmental Studies

campus. Award-winning faculty members guide

Microbiology

scholars as they pursue major courses of study

Molecular Genetics

tailored to their individual interests and career

Nutrition and Food Sciences

goals. The College is recognized for its excel-

Plant Biology

lence in student advising and promotes signifi-

Public Communication Self Designed Sustainable Landscape Horticulture

cant student-faculty interaction. Opportunities abound for students to venture outside the classroom into real-world situ-

found in the lab or in the field taking advantage

ations. The cooperative hands-on, student-run

of research and internship opportunities that

CREAM and EQUUS programs engage students

are encouraged for all programs of study in

in dairy and horse management experiences at

the College.

the campus farm. In collaboration with the state

Graduates of the College may continue

Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, students help medi-

with advanced study or go on to find such jobs

ate consumer and business issues in Vermont.

as pharmaceutical representative, consumer

Other students learn how to apply modern tech-

lobbyist, hospital dietitian, landscape designer,

nology to the cultivation of crops to produce

research lab assistant, dairy herd manager, and

safer, healthier food for consumption by humans

environmental chemist.

and animals. Many undergraduates can be

www.uvm.edu/cals

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

ADMINISTRATION At the University of Vermont’s School of Business Administration, business is about character, leadership, vision. It’s about the work of scholarship: studying the history of the ﬁeld and examining the hottest current cases. And it’s about work, pure and simple: hustling for internships, meeting deadlines, loving the speed, the energy, the limitless possibility of business.

GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 56 FACULTY: 33 CONTACT US: (802) 656-4015

studentservices@bsad.uvm.edu

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATIONS: Accounting Entrepreneurship Finance

t the core of the School is a faculty steeped

alumni and business networking services. Recent

Human Resource Management

in theory and active in practice. These are distin-

job placements include: Aeropostle Corporate,

guished scholars and consultants; their work in the

Allscripts, Bank of America, Boston Consulting

Management and the Environment

classroom reflects their work in the boardroom.

Group, Duff & Phelps, Fidelity Investments,

Management Information Systems

General Dynamics, General Electric, IBM,

Marketing

nomics, statistics, accounting, and the liberal

Lehman Brothers, PriceWaterhouseCoopers,

Production and Operations Management

arts. Students work in small groups, analyzing

Thompson Financial, The Kellogg Group, and

case studies, developing projects, mastering

Vermont Teddy Bear.

The program begins with training in eco-

advanced technology. In their junior and senior

The program is accreditated by AACSB

years, students focus on an area of specializa-

International—The Association to Advance

tion. The School offers many concentrations,

Collegiate Schools of Business.

from the traditional (accounting, finance) to the progressive (international management, entrepreneurship). Many students study abroad. Many students call on their teachers and advisors for help in finding internships, establishing consulting projects, and conducting independent research. The Career and External Relations Office helps business students refine their résumés, hone interview skills, and locate internships and career opportunities. The office also provides

www.bsad.uvm.edu

International Management

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UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 909

EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES

COLLEGE OF UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 797

How do families stay together? How do children learn? What are

GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 451 FACULTY: 119

the roots of poverty? Questions like these are at the heart of studies

in the College of Education and Social Services. More than 100

beth.mohler@uvm.edu

EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES MAJORS:

faculty members guide students through one of three innovative programs—in human development and family studies, social work, and teacher education.

Art Education (Pre-K-12) Early Childhood Education (Birth-Gr3) Early Childhood Special Education (Age 3-6) Elementary Education (K-6)

ourse work in the College’s programs is

rooted in experience – fieldwork, internships,

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (5-12)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES THE GREEN PAGES

Human Development and Family Studies Individually Designed

volunteer service. Students participating in the program in human development and family

Middle Level Education (5-9)

studies learn about how individuals and fami-

Music Education (Pre-K-12)

lies develop in different environments. They

Physical Education (Pre-K-12)

leave the University prepared to work in a

Secondary Education (7-12)

variety of settings.

Secondary Education – English Secondary Education – Language Secondary Education – Math Secondary Education – Science Secondary Education – Social Science Social Work

In the College’s fully accredited social work program, students study ways to enhance social functioning and the quality of life for all, with special attention on populations at risk. Drawing on its extensive list of contacts, the

music education, and physical education. These

program places first-year students in social ser-

programs are nationally accredited by NCATE

vice agencies as volunteers. During the senior

and approved by the Vermont State Department

year, students complete a year-long internship

of Education. Successfully completing a state

where they practice social intervention.

approved program leads to reciprocity with

Students in the College’s teacher education programs are guided by nationally recognized scholars. Study and practice leads to a teacher license in PreK-3, elementary, middle, or secondary level, as well as in art education,

www.uvm.edu/~cess/

many other states and the District of Columbia.

ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF

Innovative research, design experience, and intensive course work — this is the College of Engineering and Mathematical

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 592 GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 145 FACULTY: 86

Sciences. Professors and students collaborate on a range of

projects, including nationally-funded research opportunities

(802) 656-3392 (local) engmath@cems.uvm.edu

for undergraduates. Engineering students gain experience at

experimentation.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES MAJORS: Civil Engineering

Electric, Hewlett-Packard, Husky Injection

Computer Science

students develop essential mathematical, com-

Molding, IBM, Infineon Technologies, Johnson

Computer Science and Information Systems

putational, and scientific knowledge. Hands-on

and Johnson, Los Angeles County Public

design courses begin right away, in the first

Works, Qimonda, Verizon, and a variety of

year. Students can seek out challenge and earn

consulting firms.

uring the first two years, engineering

Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Engineering

distinction through participation in national de-

Mathematics Mechanical Engineering

sign competitions and through involvement in

Statistics

their respective disciplines and honor societies. Junior and senior years are focused on students’ chosen disciplines. A senior capstone course, typically addressing immediate problems encountered in industry, is a multi-disciplinary, two-semester, synthesizing experience required of all engineering majors. Graduating students have obtained positions in aerospace design, fiber-optics, robotics, hardware and software development, automotive and ski design, waste management, and many other fields. They work for companies such as Burton Snowboards, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, General Dynamics, General

www.cems.uvm.edu

THE GREEN PAGES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

every stage of the scientiﬁc process: theory, design, and lab

STUDYING THE

ENVIRONMENT AT UVM ENVIRON MEN TAL MAJ ORS

The University’s distinction as a leader in environmental research

Ecological Agriculture

and education comes naturally. The Green Mountains run up the

Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences* Environmental Studies* Forestry Natural Resources Recreation Management Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

OTHER MAJORS WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL OPTION INCLUDE:

center of the state like a spine. Water pours down slopes through verdant valleys into Lake Champlain, creating one of our nation’s most treasured landscapes. Here, UVM students explore complex and vibrant ecosystems with some of the most inspiring and inspired educators and researchers in the country, working to solve the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

Biology Business Administration/Management and the Environment

STUDYING THE ENVIRONMENT AT UVM THE GREEN PAGES

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

approached from several disciplines. Many

Aiken Center, home to The Rubenstein School of

Education (Early Childhood, Elementary, Physical, and Secondary Programs)

programs are centered in The Rubenstein School

Environment and Natural Resources and labora-

of Environment and Natural Resources and are

tories for research in genetics, tree physiology,

Geology

keenly focused on the natural world. Students

forest pathology, fisheries, and spatial analysis

in Arts and Sciences, Agriculture and Life Sci-

research; the Rubenstein Ecosystem Science

ences, Business Administration, and Engineer-

Center, a hub of freshwater research critical to

ing and Mathematics can all pursue environ-

the health of our nation’s great lakes; the Geo-

Plant Biology * Offered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, and The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.

t UVM, study of the environment can be

projects. Other facilities include: the George D.

mental majors. All options for studying the envi- techniques Lab at the Perkins Geology Museum; ronment lead to a multi-disciplinary perspective a groundwater flow and transport modeling earned through active, inquiry-based learning.

facility in our College of Engineering; and a 97-

And all are supported by expert faculty, part-

acre horticultural farm.

nerships with Vermont and national agencies,

Student groups—the Vermont Student

premier research facilities, and natural splendor Environmental Program (VSTEP) and Slade in every direction. The University manages nine natural ar-

Hall Environmental Co-op among them—put concern for the environment into daily ac-

eas featuring ecosystems ranging from alpine

tion. UVM’s Environmental Council, a leader in

tundra to bio-diverse wetlands. These sites

the national Campus Ecology movement, has

host on-going conservation, recreation manage-

helped introduce bio-diesel transportation and

ment, wildlife habitat studies, and other field

other eco-friendly systems to the campus.

THE RUBENSTEIN SCHOOL OF

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Welcome to base camp: the George D. Aiken Center at The Rubenstein

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 489

School of Environment and Natural Resources. Here you’ll ﬁnd

GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 111

spacious classrooms, research and computer labs (including a state-

of-the-art GIS facility), and lots of room to gather. Most of all, you’ll

envnr@uvm.edu

tudents at The Rubenstein School leave

U.S. Forest Service, Ocean Arks International,

base camp for a thousand reasons. A trip on the the Smithsonian Institute, Sugarbush Resort, School’s research vessel, the Melosira, to study

Volcanoes National Park, and the National Sci-

water quality in Lake Champlain. A day spent

ence Foundation. The School’s alumni work as

T HE R UB ENSTEIN SCHOOL O F ENV IRONMENT AND N AT UR A L RESOURCES MAJORS: Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies

in one of nine ecologically diverse natural areas environmental consultants and scientists, natu-

Forestry

managed by the University. A trip to Costa Rica

ralists and foresters, for companies and orga-

Natural Resources

to consider the effects of ecotourism.

nizations such as the Earth Watch Institute, the

Recreation Management

The University sits atop an ecological gold

Environmental Protection Agency, Weyerhauser Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

mine—it’s within minutes of wetlands, forests,

International Paper Corporation, the Nature

mountains, and the nation’s sixth great lake.

Conservancy, the Appalachian Mountain Club,

Vermont itself serves as the School’s learning

the Rainforest Alliance, and the U.S. Fish and

lab. But fieldwork at the School extends beyond Wildlife Service. Vermont’s borders. Recent projects have been based in Florida’s Everglades, the North Slope of Alaska, and the Chesapeake Bay, and the School offers a special exchange program with the University of Western Australia, in Perth. Professors work at the forefront of their field—but they’re dedicated teachers, too. They lead students through a core curriculum that provides a firm grounding in ecology, ecosystem management, environmental policy, and environmental impact assessment. An extensive internship program includes positions with the

http://www.uvm.edu/envnr

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ﬁnd inspiration to study the natural world in all its splendid variety.

FACULTY: 40

NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 524

Transformation is the watchword of the College of Nursing and

GRADUATE ENROLLMENT: 96

Health Sciences. Here, students learn to transform the lives of

FACULTY: 72 CONTACT US: (802) 656-3858

others one day, one hour, at a time. They also transform their own

cnhs@uvm.edu

lives by becoming passionate, insightful, and courageous leaders,

COLLEG E OF NU RSI N G AND HEALT H SCI E NCE S Alternate Track Vermont RN

systems.

Exercise and Movement Science

Medical Laboratory Science

Health Sciences learn in a unique environment.

dards for health care education. All profes-

Nuclear Medicine Technology

The intimate setting of the College—where

sional programs requiring accreditation and/or

Nursing

classes are small and faculty form close rela-

state approval for licensure eligibility have

Radiation Therapy

tionships with students—builds confidence and

achieved and maintain such status. The College

Doctor of Physical Therapy*

character, as well as skill. Students also learn

also offers a set of master’s programs that build

and grow within the larger setting of a major

on undergraduate course work.

Athletic Training

COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES THE GREEN PAGES

and agents of change within their communities and health care

* Students may be pre-admitted to the DPT program as an undergraduate and begin the PT program following completion of their undergraduate major and minor requirements.

tudents at the College of Nursing and

research university, where they can pursue as many academic interests as they can imagine. The College emphasizes hands-on learning

Every program meets the highest stan-

The College prepares students for a vibrant, fulfilling career in one of several “hot” professions, where demand for trained profes-

and has a wealth of facilities to bring students

sionals dramatically exceeds supply. Graduates

into the real world of health and health care.

are snapped up by hospitals, research labs,

Next door to the College is one of northern

pharmaceutical companies, community health

New England’s premier teaching hospitals,

care organizations, sports medicine/orthope-

where students learn the clinical side of the

dic clinics, professional sports organizations,

profession alongside some of the country’s

schools, and private clinics.

most prominent researchers and practitioners. The College boasts over 400 other placement facilities around the state, country, and globe— from women’s centers, schools, and social service agencies to health care clinics, government agencies, and elder centers.

www.uvm.edu/cnhs/

HONORS COLLEGE The Honors College offers an intensely focused, academically challenging environment for some of the University’s best students. Seminars taught by outstanding faculty, opportunities

Honors.College@uvm.edu CURRICULUM The Honors College experience begins with a two-se-

for advanced undergraduate research, a wealth of co-curricular

mester seminar, “Making Ethical Decisions: Personal,

activities, and a residential college in the heart of campus all

Public and Professional.” The seminar leads students

contribute to the Honors College experience.

medicine and the environment, for example — with

into various realms of applied ethics —in the ﬁelds of

extensive readings in classical works in philosophy and political science, from the ancient through modern eras.

In the sophomore year students take two three-credit

undergraduate schools and colleges at the

special topics courses selected from an extensive slate of

munity of scholars — students and faculty

University. Credits earned through the

offerings created for Honors College students. Junior year

— committed to the ideals of excellence in

Honors College are applied toward degree

students take one three-credit seminar in their home

scholarship, academic rigor, and intellectual

requirements within “home” schools and

college that prepares them for the senior-year honors

inquiry and engagement. As members of

colleges. A student successfully completing

project. Senior students complete a six-credit research

this dynamic community, Honors College

Honors College and home school/college

students are encouraged to live in the honors

requirements graduates as a University

residence hall, centrally located on campus,

Scholar.

where enthusiasm for the world of ideas is among the givens of daily life. Becoming an Honors College student

thesis or senior project approved by their home school or college and the Honors College.

Admission to the Honors College is based on prior academic performance. There is no application required for first-year

involves close engagement with faculty and

admission; rather, the College reviews the

students from throughout the University and

academic records of the entering class each

a multidisciplinary challenge that comple-

year and invites top performers to enroll.

ments and enriches the entire undergradu-

The College welcomes applications for sopho-

ate experience. The Honors College exists not

more admission from students who are top

of the University’s most talented professors,

as a cloistered academic enclave, but as a

performers during their first year at UVM.

and can take advantage of the opportunity to

vital part of the University enhancing

In addition to the personal fulfillment

compete for prestigious scholarships such as

academic life through frequent events

that comes from academic achievement, hon-

the Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, and Goldwa-

extended to the greater campus community.

ors scholars are invited to live in the Honors

ter. Honors Scholars leave UVM with strong

Honors College students enroll both in the

College residency, receive priority for class

abilities that open doors to prospective em-

Honors College and in one of the seven other

registration, have close contact with some

ployers and graduate schools alike.

www.uvm.edu/honorscollege

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he Honors College is above all a com-

THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE SAMPLE FIRST-YEAR ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS June Orientation: Plan your fall schedule; choose your residence hall; learn the lay of the land from seasoned students and faculty.

Yes, the campus has lake and mountain views, and yes, there is so much going on at the new Dudley H. Davis Student Center, and yes, you know you want to be here. But what classes should you take? What organizations should you join? How does this

Week of Welcome (W.O.W.) and First-Year Induction: Community meetings in your residence hall; live music, movies, comedy acts…every night; student and faculty picnics; hiking, biking; kayaking and touring

place work, exactly? The University’s ﬁrst-year programs help students make sense of their new home and begin their new life.

trips; a candlelight ceremony and pledge to community on the University Green. Activities Fair: Learn about student clubs, campus and Burlington-area organizations, and other ways to get involved—discover your interests and join up. EDHI 55: The College Experience: Seminar-style class available to any ﬁrst-year student seeking guidance for success in college.

THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE THE GREEN PAGES

Life Skills Program for First-Year Athletes focuses on health and wellness, academics, athletic skills, and moral and ethical reasoning. Library Skills Resources programs are offered to ﬁrstyear students through the Bailey Howe Library.

few months before your first semester

begins, you’ll join your classmates for orientation—an intensive two-day session during

counselors in Career Services will help you find your path; visit them early and often. Most of the University’s academic pro-

which you’ll plan your fall schedule with faculty

grams sponsor special options for first-year

advisors, choose a residence hall, and explore

students. A few examples: the Teacher-Advisor

the campus with savvy returning students. Just

Program in the College of Arts and Sciences;

before classes start, you can join your class-

Foundations, in the College of Agriculture and

mates again for Trek, a weeklong adventuring

Life Sciences; and advising programs in the

program. You’ll hike mountain trails, paddle riv-

School of Natural Resources, like career plan-

ers, and manage community service projects—

ning and résumé-writing sessions that take

a chance to test your limits, do good work, and

place the very first semester.

make good friends. When classes start, you’ll be grateful for

First-year students find fun as well as support for their personal and academic lives

your academic advisor, a faculty member you

through the residence halls. UVM’s Residential

may work with throughout your university ca-

Life staff directs an ongoing flow of activities—

reer. Professors at the University of Vermont

barbecues, movie nights, community meetings,

know about more than academics—they work

service projects—that draw students closer to

with student organizations, live in residence

the University community. A packed schedule

halls, play Frisbee, eat at good restaurants—

of concerts, lectures, theatre productions, and

and they’re eager to share their knowledge.

athletic and club events further connects stu-

Undecided about your major? You’re not

dents across campus. You’ll be surrounded by

alone. UVM is a place to explore, especially in

familiar faces well before the end of your first

your first year. Academic advisors as well as

semester.

ADVISING You don’t know everything. It sounds harsh, but it’s one of the

S UP P O R T PROGRAMS

most important lessons you can learn at a university. Everyone

In addition to academic advising, the University offers

at the University of Vermont—students, faculty, staff—relies on colleagues for guidance and advice. The University provides a far-reaching network of advisors and encourages students to make good use of it.

services supporting the “whole student,” including: The Learning Co-op provides support in speciﬁc academic areas, written expression, and study skills. Career Services helps students develop academic and career plans and build skills to carry them forward. ACCESS (Accommodation, Consultation, Collaboration and Educational Support Services) fosters opportunities

for students with disabilities to participate in a barrier-

counselors at Career Services. Not sure how

Diversity and Equity Services

to adapt to life in a residence hall? Stop by the main office in your residence, where the staff

free learning environment.

• Alana Student Center promotes success among African, Latino/a, Asian, and Native American

is seasoned and sympathetic. The University’s

students through academic and other support.

advisors can answer questions about financial

• Women’s Center supports a safe community,

aid or international study, pre-professional programs or resources for students from diverse

fostering equity and positive social change.

• LGBQTA Services offers advocacy and support.

backgrounds. They’ll provide a listening ear or

TRIO, encompassing Project STAY and Upward Bound,

a detailed set of options. They won’t make your

helps limited-income Americans to enter college and

decisions for you, but they’ll talk about any issue, personal and practical, social and spiritual. One of your most important advisors— every student has one—is your academic advisor, a faculty member with a broad knowledge

successfully graduate. Center for Health and Wellbeing provides services through the Counseling Center; Medical Clinic; Women’s Health Clinic; Alcohol and other Drug Services; Athletic Medicine; HOPE (Help Overcoming Problem Eating); and other programs staffed by health professionals.

of the University’s resources and a personal investment in your work. All new students are assigned an advisor. Later, you may choose a faculty member you’ve come to know, someone with expertise in your field. Advisors serve as mentors and guides, counselors, and often friends. When you leave the University, you’ll know the value of good advice.

THE GREEN PAGES ADVISING

onfused about your future? Visit the

LEARNING BY DOING— RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIPS SAMPLE INTERNSHIP SITES American Museum of Natural History

The University’s educational philosophy encourages active, hands-on learning. Along with ﬁeldwork, service learning, and

American Red Cross Appalacian Mountain Club Bank of America Boston Globe Burton Snowboards

co-op programs, UVM offers an array of undergraduate research and guided internship opportunities. The practical application of knowledge is a deeply held core value.

Cross Cultural Solutions — (Peru, Tanzania, and Kazakhstan) ECHO Center for Lake Champlain GE Financial Management Program GE Healthcare

ndergraduates find exceptional opportuni-

scientific investigations to oral history

ties to gain experience and test knowledge in

compilations, from work in a public defender’s

Harvard Research Forest

fields of interest. The University-sponsored

office to assisting a contemporary art gallery in

Holocaust Muesum

Undergraduate Research Endeavors Competi-

New York City.

IBM

tive Awards (URECA) program provides grants

Lehman Brothers

to students eager to work with professors on

Living Roots Ecovillages, Brazil

new or ongoing research projects. Students sub- ternships offered through UVM Career Services.

General Dynamics

LEARNING BY DOING—RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIPS THE GREEN PAGES

Merrill Lynch

Students can take advantage of service learning programs, co-op placements, and in-

mit a proposal for review by a panel of experts,

This year, Career Services posted more than

conduct research with the guidance of a faculty

1,500 internships with private firms, govern-

Ofﬁce of the Public Defender

mentor, and compile a report of their results for

ment offices, and not-for-profit organizations

Olympic National Forest

presentation to the academic community.

around the country. Students also find intern-

Mount Everest Research/NASA National Science Foundation

Oxfam International Peppercom Senator Patrick Leahy’s Ofﬁce

Another research program, the Hughes Endeavor for Life Sciences Excellence (HELiX), entails seminar work, close study

Salomon Smith Barney Smithsonian Museum

with a professor in a chosen field, and substan-

Sports Illustrated

tial support—up to 500 dollars for expenses

The Daily Show

during the academic year, and more during

Vermont Outdoor Magazine

the summer. Research projects focus on

Vermont State’s Attorneys’ Ofﬁce

everything from sharp-shinned hawks to

Vermont Public Radio/NPR

genetic algorithms.

Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program WCAX Channel 3 News

Arts and Sciences students find additional

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

research and internship opportunities through

WBZN Boston

the College’s Academic Programs for Learning

Women’s Rape Crisis Center

and Engagement (APLE). Projects range from

ships through faculty advisors and student services coordinators in their deans’offices.

OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND STUDY ABROAD “It changed my life”—that’s what students say when they return from studying abroad. Every year, hundreds of students take advantage of the University’s vast selection of international programs. The programs vary in nature and scope—some improve language proﬁciency, some include internships, some

•

Universidad de Leon, Spain

the University’s Office of International Educa-

•

Universitat Augsburg in Augsburg, Germany

tion. Your study abroad advisor will guide you

•

University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland

through the extensive list of options and help

•

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

ensure that academic credits, scholarships, and

•

University of Sussex in Brighton, England

financial aid are carried forward during study

•

University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia

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Wirtschaftsuniversitat Wien in Vienna, Austria

f you want to study abroad, your first stop is

abroad. UVM exchange programs provide immersion into the academic life and culture of the country. These affordable options provide a unique cultural experience and the opportunity to complete curricular requirements abroad. Current UVM exchange programs include:

UVM also offers faculty-led courses that are taught abroad for 2-6 weeks in January, spring break, and the summer months. This option provides students with the opportunity to study abroad without a semester or a year-

Belize, China, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic,

•

Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan

long commitment. Some of these courses

Finland, Ghana, India, Japan, Scotland and

•

Beijing Institute of Technology, China

have involved study at archeological digs,

South Africa. UVM’s Approved Programs list for

•

Edith Cowan University, in Perth, Australia

ecotourism sites, and nature preserves.

Study Abroad includes more than 40 accredited

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International Student Exchange Program – sites in more than 35 countries

•

Irkutsk state University in Irkutsk, Russia

•

Kansai Gaidai University in Hirakata, Japan

•

Stockholm Institute of Education in Stockholm, Sweden

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Tri-national NAFTA Exchange, Canada/ Mexico

Where else might you study? The University

institutions and agencies. The following are

sponsors programs in international business in

just a few options that students can choose

Grenoble, France, and, for academically-eligible

from on the list: The School for International

English majors, a sponsored year or semester

Training (SIT), the Institute for Study Abroad-

at the University of Kent in England through the

Butler University, Institute for the International

University’s Buckham program.

Education of Students, and the American

There are still more options. UVM students have recently studied abroad in Austria,

Institute for Foreign Study. At UVM the world is waiting for you.

THE GREEN PAGES OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS AND STUDY ABROAD

entail living with a host family—but each can change your life.

DIVERSITY ON CAMPUS SAMPLE OF SERVICES AND GROUPS PROMOTING DIVERSITY ALANA* Student Center ALANA Residential Program Alianza Latina Asian American Student Union Black Student Union Center for Cultural Pluralism Chabad Jewish Student Organization Council for Unity Deaf and Disability Committee Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Free To Be Global Village Hillel LGBTQA** Services Muslim Student Association Social Justice Housing South Asian Student Union Spiritual & Religious Life Council

The night before classes begin, new students gather on the University Green to be inducted into the UVM community and make a pledge to one another: “I recognize that I am now a member of a university community committed to creating and maintaining an environment supportive of (all) people... It is the responsibility of every community member to celebrate diversity beyond mere tolerance of differences.”

s a member of the UVM community, you’ll

live with and learn from students, staff and

and Friday breakfasts at Blundell House, where

faculty of different races, ethnicities, religions,

the ALANA Student Center is located, for

sexual orientations, politics, economic back-

instance. UVM also offers an array of campus-

grounds, and personal histories. They will help

wide multicultural events like Winterfest, Inter-

Women’s Center World Club (The Salad Bowl) * African, Latino/a, Asian, and Native American

you see the world through a larger lens.

national Women’s Day, Comida Para la Gente,

** Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Ally

requirement, you’ll examine issues of racism,

Through a six-credit race and culture

human rights and social justice — and likely

RECENT SPEAKERS AND EVENTS DIVERSITY ON CAMPUS THE GREEN PAGES

bag discussions, the “Social Justice” film series,

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Black History Month Chinese/Vietnamese New Year Comida Para la Gente Diva Diction Elie Wiesel International Women’s Day Intercultural Shabbat Latino Heritage Month Minniejean Brown-Trickey Richard Rodriguez Social Justice Film Series Step Afrika Tim Wise Translating Identity Conference ALANA Student Talent Show Vagina Monologues Winterfest (multicultural celebration)

National Coming Out Week, ALANA Student Talent Show, and Shabbat dinners. UVM is committed to creating a welcom-

encounter values and viewpoints vastly differ-

ing environment for students as soon as they

ent from your own. Some will challenge and

arrive. The first-year diversity programming

inspire you, others you may reject. The goal is

series includes monthly ‘Voices’ student panels

to create ongoing, open dialogue and, above all,

in UVM’s residence halls. The Next Step, an

to promote respect for each individual and his

annual weekend retreat, promotes the creation

or her distinct voice. That’s the common ground

of student leaders concerned about issues of

of our university community and is essential

social justice.

preparation for our students’ participation in a global society. Hubs of cultural activity on campus include

UVM’s surrounding community also promotes and celebrates diversity. Burlington has a growing population of Africans, Asians, and

the Center for Cultural Pluralism, ALANA

east Europeans – and has a reputation for being

Student Center, LGBTQA Services and Women’s

one of the most progressive cities in America.

Center. Groups gather regularly in these centers

And Montreal, a global center of multi-cultural-

for social and intellectual exchanges – brown

ism, is only a 90-minute drive from campus.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE At the University of Vermont, a residence hall isn’t just a building

McNair Scholars Program

with a lot of beds and desks—it’s a home. Even better, it’s a home

Mind, Body and Soul

Media Literacy Music Appreciation & All That Jazz

ﬁlled with sane, funny, smart people, some of whom will become

No Boundaries: Redeﬁning Culture Open and Active Minds on Global Issues

trusted advisors, some of whom will become best friends. It’s also

Out of the Box: Beyond the Gender Binary PRIDE: People Recognizing Identities and

a home that’s fully wired and cabled, neatly appointed, and ﬂush

Differences for Equality Russian House

with recreation facilities.

SURF: Scholarly Undergraduate Research Focus Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Literature

n their first and second years, students live

in one of the University’s 39 residence halls, choosing traditional non-programmed space,

Africa House ALANA House Animalia Anime as an Art Form

theme-based housing or residential learning

Art of Photography

communities. Most rooms are doubles within

ASL House (American Sign Language)

traditional or suite-style halls. Every residence hall, every room, is the

Canada House (TAP*) Casa Italiana Chinese House

site of some great plan: a new intramural team;

Clay: Pottery, Sculpture and…

a walk to a Burlington café late on a Friday

Community Connection

and Media Today Shalom Home: Israel Experience Spanish House Vermont Exploration Vermont Winter Culture WILD: Wilderness is Land Defended

RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES Global Village Residential Learning Community GreenHouse Residential Learning Community Health & Wellness Learning Community

Engineering and Mathematics

SPECIAL INTEREST HOUSING COMMUNITES

sign-up for a literacy program in town. Students

Farms/2+2 Dairy Farm Management

Environmental Cooperative

often find that their social circle begins in their

Future Health Care Professionals

Kosher Cottages

German House

Live Music Program

Healthy Eating with Cultural Style

Outdoor Experience Program

The Inkpot: A Creative Writing Community

Quiet Lifestyle

Integrated Humanities Program (IHP) (TAP*)

Rainbow Cottages (LGBTQA Community)

Integrated Social Sciences Program (ISSP) (TAP*)

Substance and Alcohol Free Environment

Interpreting Film

Wright Start

Japanese House

* TAP (Teacher Advisor Program); see College of Arts & Sciences, p. 3)

night; a weekend-long, hall-wide film festival; a

room and expands outward, from roommates to friends on other floors to friends across campus and in classes.

PROGRAM ME D H OUSI NG OPTIONS F OR 2007–08

Emergency Services Program

Knitting for Knowledge: Fiber Arts & Cultural Patterns

HONORS COLLEGE RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES

La Casa Hispanica

(By invitation only)

Latin American Culture and Politics

Honors College

Leadership in Education

Lola Aiken Honors

La Maison Francaise

Making the Mark: Creative Art

THE GREEN PAGES RESIDENTIAL LIFE

LIVING/LEARNING PROGRAMS

SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION (VIA)

The numbers are astounding. University of Vermont students

VIA is the hub of service activities on campus and the largest student-administered club at the University of Vermont. VIA programs this past year included:

volunteer more than 120,000 hours of community service every

Adaptive Sports Alternative Spring and Summer Breaks Big Buddies English as a Second Language Food Salvage Program

year. The University has been among the top universities for the number of graduates joining the Peace Corps. Service is a proud tradition here.

Generations Habitat for Humanity UVM HIV/AIDS Task Force Lund Family Center Program

hat’s behind the numbers? Volunteers in

The University of Vermont also has a

Action—the most popular organization on cam-

vibrant service learning program, allowing

Prison Project

pus—running programs to feed the homeless,

students to integrate rigorous academic course

SEEDS/Environmental Education

assist refugees, and improve the environment.

work and community service. The result is a

S.O.S. (Special One-Time Service)

An Alternative Spring Break program—one

rich interplay between classroom theory and

of the most active in the country—that sends

real-world, concrete experience. Students who

teams of students to assist disadvantaged

engage in service learning say the hands-on

communities across the country. Innovative Al-

work in the community makes their studies

ternative Summer and Winter Break programs,

more relevant and connected. In turn, their

formed in response to student demand.

classroom readings, discussions, and assign-

Pets Helping People

Sprouts

SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE GREEN PAGES

Tutoring Project

Vermont Children’s Magazine

There’s more: Courses that engage realworld social issues—like “Individual and Community Development,” which requires two

ments make their integrated service activity more meaningful. Learning about the politics of literacy. Pre-

weeks of fieldwork in Cuba. Study-abroad pro-

paring dinner at the Burlington Food Salvage.

grams that encourage community involvement.

Answering emergency calls with the Universi-

The University’s Center for Cultural Pluralism,

ty’s rescue service. Tutoring recently-arrived

dedicated to promoting diversity and social

refugees. Taking to heart the University motto,

justice. A nationally known non-profit program

“For studies and other Honest Pursuits”—this is

run by the University’s Career Services, helping

what service at UVM means.

students find careers in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private firms committed to community development.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Navigators

you love business, or psychology, or civil engineering. Because

New Sudan Education Initiative

you’re planning to run for public ofﬁce. Because you want to be a nurse, a lawyer, a broadcast journalist. There are more than one hundred organizations on campus—and thousands of reasons for joining one. Concert Band

early 80 percent of the University’s stu-

Concert Choir

Delta Delta Delta Omicron Lambda Pi Pi Beta Phi

Orchesis Dance Company

Students for Peace and Global Justice Students Taking Action Now: Darfur Swing and Salsa Dance

Outing Club

Symphony Orchestra

Percussion Ensemble

Tai Chi Chuan

Pre-Vet Club

Target Shooting

Rescue

The Navigators

SA Concerts Salsa and Swing Society

Top Cats (male a capella group)

Search and Rescue

Traditional Music

Senior Class Council

UNICEF

SFPGJ

Unitarian Universalists University Players

dents join a campus organization. Some groups

Consortium for Ecological Living (CEL)

Hillel

are small and informal, some are large and in-

Council for Unity

Hit Paws (a capella group)

Slade Gardening Cooperative

Horticulture Club

UVM Dance

tense, but every group serves as a second home.

Dairy Club

Small Ensemble

DREAM

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Society of American Foresters

UVMTV Channel 12

Indoor Climbing Club

Society of Women Engineers

It’s a place to go when you need to be with people who share your passions—or spark new ones. Even without thinking about it, you’ll

Economics Club Elvish Language Engineers Without Borders FeelGood

International Socialist Organization

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

Aikido

Catamount Dance Team

Foreign Films

Investment Club

Alianza Latina

Catamount Singers

Jazz Ensemble

Alpha Phi Omega (service group)

Cat’s Meow (female a capella group)

Free to Be: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance (GLBTA)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Catayak Kayak and Canoe Club

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Catholic Student Association

Anthropology

Chabad Jewish Student Organization

develop skills—like teamwork and leadership.

Goodrich Classical Club

Athletic Medicine

Climbing Wall

Band

College Democrats

Greek Fraternities Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Epsilon Pi Kappa Sigma Lambda Iota Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Phi Sigma Phi Epsilon Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) Phi Delta Theta

Biochemical Society

Common Ground Student-Run Educational Farm

Greek Sororities Alph Delta Pi Alpha Chi Omega

Asian American Student Union

Black Student Union Campus Progressives

Choral Union

Juggling Club Lawrence Debate Union

Society of Automotive Engineers

Speech and Hearing Association Spurgeon Foundation Campus Ministries (SFCM) STAR (Students for True Animal Rights)

Urban Flava

Vantage Point (literary magazine) Vermont Campus Energy Group

Vermont Cynic (student newspaper) Vermont Israeli Student Alliance Vermont Student Environmental Program (VSTEP) Volunteers in Action (VIA)

Marketing Club

Student Athletes for Equity

Men Advocating Change

Student Legal Service

World Club

MIS Club

Student Nurses Association

WRUV (Radio)

Music Educators National Conference Muslim Student Association NAMI UVM (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) National Educators Association

Student Political Awareness and Responsibility Coalition Students for a Free Tibet Students for a Sensible Drug Policy

Wind Ensemble

Note: See p. 21 for Club Sports

THE GREEN PAGES CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Because you love to argue. Because you love to dance. Because

ATHLETICS ATHLETI C FACI L I T I E S Archie Post Field (softball) Gardner-Collins Cage (indoor track and ﬁeld, open courts)

This is a campus where students care about sports—not because they want a trophy or a contract or a spot on national

Centennial Field (baseball, soccer)

television (although some achieve all of the above—like NHL stars

Gucciardi Fitness and Recreation Center (ﬁtness center, weight room, dance studios, indoor climbing wall)

John LeClair, Martin St. Louis, and Aaron Miller, to name but a few)

Gutterson Field House (ice hockey, ﬁgure skating)

but because they love oxygen and skill and sweat. More than half

Moulton-Winder Field (ﬁeld hockey and lacrosse)

of the University’s students are involved in an organized athletic

Patrick Gymnasium Complex (basketball, dance studios, indoor tennis, swimming and diving, racquetball/ handball, varsity strength and conditioning center)

activity: an intramural team, a club sport, or Division I athletics. For them, athletic exhilaration is its own reward.

VARSITY SPORT S M EN ’ S: Lacrosse

Basketball

Skiing

Cross-Country (running)

Soccer

Ice Hockey

Track & Field (indoor, outdoor)

W OM EN ’ S:

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Basketball

Soccer

Cross-Country (running)

Softball

Field Hockey

Swimming/Diving

Ice Hockey

Track & Field (indoor, outdoor)

Lacrosse Skiing

he University’s Division I teams showcase

Baseball

are lively and intense. The University’s cycling

exceptional talent and fierce competition. Men’s

club, a regional powerhouse, hosted the Eastern

and women’s hockey compete in the challeng-

Collegiate Cycling National Championships in

ing Hockey East Association; sold out crowds

fall 2004. UVM’s sailing team, another club

fill Gutterson Fieldhouse to see the Catamounts

sport, trains a mile from campus on Lake Cham-

play. The UVM ski team has won 6 national

plain and goes bow to bow with the best in

titles in its history and 31 EISA Championships.

highly competitive New England Intercollegiate

Other varsity teams compete in the America

Sailing Association (NEISA) regattas through-

East Conference. Men’s basketball has played

out the region. Intramural teams—from volley-

in the America East Championship game five

ball to broomball, indoor soccer to inner-tube

consecutive years and won the title three times

water polo—are strictly a campus affair, where

(’03, ’04, ’05).

competition is spirited and friendly.

UVM”s varsity teams strive to excel in

Most of the University’s athletic programs

every endeavor. The Catamounts won the

are housed in its sprawling athletic complex

America East Academic Cup both in 2005 and

—more than 300,000 square feet of rink, tracks,

again in 2006 by posting the highest averaged

pool, courts, and a climbing wall, plus a fully

GPA (3.14) in the 11-year history of the honor.

loaded fitness center with stunning views of the

Club sports teams—from gymnastics to crew, fencing to snowboarding—square off against teams from other schools in games that

surrounding countryside.

CLUB SPO RT S Basketball (men’s and women’s)

Indoor Climbing

Boxing (men’s) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)

Cheerleading

Roller Hockey

Crew Cycling

Rugby Football (men’s and women’s)

Dressage

Sailing

Equestrian

Snowboard Team

Field Hockey

Soccer (men’s and women’s)

Figure Skating Fly Fishing Football (men’s) Golf (men’s)

Swimming (men’s) Tae Kwon-Do Triathlon Water Polo (coed)

Gymnastics

Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)

Ice Hockey (men’s and women’s)

Volleyball (men’s and women’s)

INTRAMURAL/RECREATIONAL SPORTS 5K & 10K Race

Mini-Golf

Basketball

Racquetball

Bowling

Soccer (indoor, outdoor)

Broomball

Softball Tournament

Dodgeball

Table Tennis

Flag Football

Tennis

Home Run Derby

Ultimate Frisbee

Ice Hockey

Volleyball

Inner-tube Water Polo

Whifﬂe-ball Tournament

THE GREEN PAGES ATHLETICS

Fencing

Kayak and Canoe

BURLINGTON AND VERMONT SAMPLING OF RECENT PERFORMANCES 2006–2007 THEATER : “Hairspray,” Broadway National Tour “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” Broadway National Tour

The University of Vermont is located in Burlington, a city so livable, so lively, it feels instantly like home. Outside magazine called it “A dream town.” A&E Television ranked it number one in a list of “Top Ten Cities that have it all.” They’re right: Burlington is

“Marriage of Figaro,” Opera Verdi Europa “Completely Hollywood (abridged),” Reduced Shakespeare Company

rustic and cosmopolitan, industrious and artistic and progressive.

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf,” Vermont Stage Company

Vermont is one of the nation’s natural treasures—and Burlington

DANCE:

is its pulsing heart.

“Cinderella,” State Ballet Theatre of Russia Dancing Across Borders Lord of the Dance Maureen Fleming Company

he city—and the University’s campus—are

and kayaking and canoeing on the lake and

set between the Adirondacks and the Green

its rivers. Montreal is 90 minutes by car;

Pilobolus

Mountains, with Lake Champlain sparkling at

Boston and New York City are easily accessible;

Savion Glover

their feet. Burlington’s streets are lined with

and Burlington’s international airport is served

bookstores and boutiques, clubs and cafés.

by major airlines.

Merce Cunningham

M U SI C: Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra

BURLINGTON AND VERMONT THE GREEN PAGES

There’s an active music scene here, and a gal-

In its natural splendor and its funky

Apollo Sunshine

lery scene, and scenic views at the community

sophistication, Burlington is the essence of

Buckwheat Zydeco

boathouse. There are major department stores,

Vermont. The state is earthy and experimental,

Cat Empire

local specialty shops, and major corporations.

historically minded and forward thinking. It’s a

Emmy Lou Harris Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Bike trails crisscross a valley along the

state that supports the things it loves: creative

Winooski River; footpaths wind through Cen-

expression, humane governance, tolerance and

Paul Winter Consort

tennial Woods; and there’s more outstanding

diversity, and the natural world.

Preservation Jazz Hall Band

hiking, biking, and skiing nearby. There’s sailing

Natalie MacMaster

Robert Randolph and the Family Band The Roche Sisters The Roots Rosanne Cash Strangefolk The Royal Drummers of Burundi The Tragically Hip WILCO Ziggy Marley

THE GREATER BURLINGTON BUSINESS COMMUNITY INCLUDES: ADE Software Inc. Banknorth Group Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Bio-Tek Instruments Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Vermont Burlington Free Press Burton Snowboards Chittenden Corporation Concept II Data Innovations, Inc. Dynapower Corporation Engleberth Construction Ergomedics, Inc. Fletcher Allen Health Care Freeman, French & Freeman Fuse Integrated Sports Marketing G.E. Healthcare G.S. Blodgett Corp.

Arts Alive Festival Ben & Jerry’s – Factory Tour Bolton Valley Resort

Gallagher, Flynn & Company Gardener’s Supply Corp. General Dynamics Goldstone Technologies Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

Burlington Latino Festival

Green Mountain Power

Burlington Winter Festival

Green Mountain Software Corporation

Catamount Family Center (cross-country skiing and mountain biking)

Haematologic Technologies

Discover Jazz Festival

Hickock & Boardman Financial Planning

ECHO-Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

Howard Center for Human Services

Ethan Allen Homestead Museum & Historic Site

Husky Injection Molding Systems

First Night

IBM

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

Jager Di Paola Kemp Design

Frog Hollow Craft Center

Kelliher Samets Volk

Green Mountain Chew Chew Gospel Fest Jay Peak Resort Lake Champlain Cruise & Charters

Harwood Moses Chambers

Key Bank of Vermont Lake Champlain Chocolates Lang, Lion & Davis Laureate Learning Systems, Inc. Merchants Bank

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor

MicroStrain

Mad River Glen Ski Area

Propeller Media Works

Mardi Gras

Pizzagalli Construction Co.

Shelburne Farms

Resolution

Shelburne Museum

Rome Snowboard Design Syndicate

Smugglers’ Notch Resort

Seventh Generation

South End Art Hop

Suss Microtec Inc.

Stowe Mountain Resort Sugarbush Resort Trapp Family Lodge (cross-country skiing) UVM Morgan Horse Farm Vermont City Marathon Vermont Symphony Orchestra Mozart Festival

Truex Cullins Vermont Systems, Inc. Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Verizon Vertek Corp. WCAX TV WPTZ TV

THE GREEN PAGES BURLINGTON AND VERMONT

AREA ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS:

EMPLOYMENT AND GRADUATE SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHED UVM ALUMNI INCLUDE: Julie Anderson ’80 Lioness Productions. Peabody and Emmy Award-winning documentary director and producer. Charlene Begley ’88 President and CEO, GE Plastics Kitty Calhoun ’84 World-class climber, ﬁrst U.S. woman to scale 26,795-foot Dhaulagiri Scott Cohen, M.D. ’84 Founder & Medical Director, Global Pediatric Alliance, (training for village lay health care workers and health promoters in Latin America)

“Have the courage to try to ﬁgure out what brings you joy,” says Jody Williams, class of ’72. “Through that joy you can bring it to everybody else.” Courage and joy: that’s what drives students at the University of Vermont—and it might explain the extraordinary success of our alumni. For her visionary campaign against landmines, Jody Williams won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Jeff Danziger G’74 Syndicated political cartoonist Brian Dubie ’81 Vermont Lieutenant Governor Richard Erdman ’75 Internationally prominent sculptor

ourage and joy are essential—but it

additional 67 percent of recent graduates plan to

Russell Flannery ’81 Shanghai Bureau Chief, Forbes Global

doesn’t hurt to have expert guidance from the

pursue graduate study; those applying to medi-

David Franzoni ’71 Oscar-winning screen-writer (Amistad, Gladiator, Citizen Cohn)

University’s acclaimed Career Services office.

cal, law, and veterinary school consistently rank

UVM Career Services has been recognized by

above the national average for acceptance rates.

the National Association of Student Personnel

Career Services posts more than 1,500

Administrators for comprehensive and innova-

internship opportunities each year, in every

tive services.

field of interest, in every corner of the world,

Diane Greene ’76 Co-Founder, President, & CEO, VMware, Inc. global leader in virtual infrastructure software for industrystandard systems

EMPLOYMENT AND GRADUATE SCHOOL THE GREEN PAGES

Mike Gordon ’87 Bass guitar player for Phish, dubbed “most important band of the 90s” Kurt Hall ’82 Chairman/CEO, National Cinemedia

The most recent survey of the University’s

from the Vermont State Attorney’s Office to the

Abigail Kimbell ’74 Chief USDA Forest Service

graduates shows that 88 percent are employed

Vatican in Rome. Career Services provides an

Eric Lipton ’87 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist; New York Times Reporter

and 21 percent are enrolled in graduate school

expansive—and expanding—list of alumni con-

within a year of receiving their degree, and

tacts and has developed longstanding ties with

nearly 87 percent say they are “satisfied” or “very

employers and graduate programs around

satisfied” with their current position. And: an

the world.

Robert Nickelsberg ’72 Veteran war photographer for Time Magazine Annie Proulx ’69 Pulitzer Prize-winning author (The Shipping News, Postcards, “Brokeback Mountain”) Ned Rimer and Eric Schwarz ’83 Founding Directors of Citizen Schools, model non-proﬁt enrichment programs for urban youth William Ruprecht ’80 President/CEO, Sotheby’s Jane Sarkin O’Connor ’81 Features editor, Vanity Fair magazine James Schaefer ’90 America’s co-head of Global Power Group, UBS Investment Bank Nicole Stata ’91 President, CEO, and Founder, Deploy Solutions, Inc., Westwood, MA; human resources systems software producer Cyma Zarghami ’84 Head, MTVN Networks Kids and Family Group, Nickelodeon Networks

SAMPLE POSITIONS HELD BY RECENT GRADUATES Alaskan Observers, Inc. Fisheries Biologist Americorps*VISTA Youth Literacy Coordinator Applied Biosystems Production Chemist AT&T Associate Manager of Finance Bear Stearns Clearance Trading Specialist Biotek, Inc. Chemist Bloomberg LP Analyst Brennan Center for Justice Media Relations Manager Bridges Media Group Assistant Producer Burlington Free Press Sports Copy Editor Burton Snowboards Marketing Manager

Beijing University

New York University

City Harvest Major Gifts Associate

Brown University

Northwestern University

Dana Farber Cancer Institute Clinical Researcher

Boston University

Oxford University

Doma Export Company Vice President

Carnegie Mellon University

Parsons School of Design

Columbia University

Princeton University

Cornell University

Seton Hall Law School

Fidelity Investments Software Developer

Dartmouth College

Sotheby’s Institute of Art

First New England Capital Corp Analyst

Duke University

Stanford University

Fox 44 Commercial Producer

George Washington University

Tufts University

Georgetown University

University of Chicago

Harvard University

University of Michigan

Johns Hopkins University

University of North Carolina

L.A. County Public Works Civil Engineer

London School of Economics

University of Pennsylvania

Mack Studios Graphic Designer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

University of Vermont

Mayo Medical School

University of Virginia

Maryland Citizens Health Initiative Political Consultant

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Vanderbilt University

New York Law School

Yale University

Elliot Hospital Pediatric Physical Therapist

IBM Metrology Engineer Juvenile Justice Center Social Worker

Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation Education Coordinator Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Educator

A recent Wall Street Journal survey ranked the University of Vermont #18 among public universities for the number of graduates admitted to the nation’s most prestigious medical, law, and business graduate programs.

Mellon Financial Trust Specialist Merrill Lynch Financial Consultant

EMPLOYMENT AND GRADUATE SCHOOL STATS:

NASDAQ Stock Market Director New Canadian Listings National Institutes of Health Research Fellow New York Presbyterian Hospital RN

Among the most recent graduates surveyed, 88% were employed and 21% were enrolled in a graduate school within a year of receiving their UVM degree; only 1% were unable to find jobs. Our employed graduates reported a high level of work satisfaction: 87% stated that they are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their current positions.

Raytheon Mechanical Engineer Shark Communications Web Developer Sloan Kettering Memorial Cancer Center Researcher Techlaw Inc Environmental Consultant Toyota Design & Manufacturing Engineer US Fish & Wildlife Service Wolf Release Technician

UVM graduates applying to law and medical schools are consistently admitted at a rate signiﬁcantly higher than the national average. Statistics based on a survey of ’05 graduates; most recent available.

US House of Representives Legislative Correspondant Vermont Agency of Transportation Assistant Archaeologist Vermont Mozart Festival Associate Director Zoo New England Zoo Keeper

THE GREEN PAGES EMPLOYMENT AND GRADUATE SCHOOL

SAMPLE OF RECENT GRADUATE, LAW AND MEDICAL SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT The University of Vermont selects those students who

HOW TO APPLY

demonstrate great potential for success at the University. The

ONLINE OR ON PAPER

rigor of a student’s academic program (e.g., Honors and AP course work); standing in the graduating class; standardized test results; trends in performance; and the competitive nature of the

Common Application and UVM supplement www.commonapp.org UVM Application www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/ applying

student’s prior academic environment are considered. Essays, recommendations, and other evidence of each student’s life

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT THE GREEN PAGES

TESTING POLICY

Students graduating from high school in 2006

experience also assist our evaluation. Our admissions decisions

and beyond must submit the SAT or the ACT and

are made without regard to family ﬁnancial circumstances.

admissions policy is available at:

writing component. Our complete ofﬁcial www.uvm.edu/catalogue

ENTRAN CE REQU I RE MEN T S A ND R EC O M M END AT IO NS B Y UV M C OLLEGE/SCHOOL MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Recommended: 1 year of physics, at least 1 year

ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS

All applicants must complete the following prior

of math beyond Algebra II (calculus is preferred).

Required: 4 years of math, including trigonometry or precalculus. 1 year of chemistry and 1 year

to enrolling at UVM. Note: 1 college semester generally substitutes for 1 high school year. • 4 years of English • 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, or equivalents) • 3 years of social science • 2 years of natural or physical science, including a lab science • 2 years of the same foreign language; ASL meets this requirement All applicants apply to one of 7 schools and col-

ARTS & SCIENCES

of physics for engineering majors. Two years of a

Recommended: Course work across the span of

laboratory-based science.

liberal arts disciplines; 4 years of math, including trigonometry; foreign language study all 4

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

years of high school.

Required: 1 year of biology.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

tory math and additional science.

Recommended: A fourth year of college preparaRequired: 4 years of math with high achievement, including at least 1 year beyond Algebra II. Trigonometry or precalculus preferred.

Required: 1 year of biology and 1 year of chemistry

Recommended: Additional science course work.

for all majors; 4 years of math, including trigonom-

leges according to the major selected. AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES

Required: 1 year of biology and 1 year of chemistry for science majors.

NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES

etry, for all majors outside of nursing. EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES

Recommended: 1 year of high school physics for

Required: 1 year of biology for Human Develop-

Athletic Training, Radiation Therapy; Nuclear

ment and Family Studies and Social Work majors.

Medicine Technology; Medical Laboratory Science

Recommended: Additional math and science

majors.

course work for teacher education majors.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Vermont follows a need-based philosophy in Estimated Costs for the

2007–2008 Academic Year

which total cost of attendance and calculated family contribution

an aid award, though admission to the University is need-blind. A variety of other ﬁnancing options are available for those who do

(Students entering the School of Business Administration are required to have or purchase a laptop computer.)

not qualify for need-based aid. APPLYING FOR NEED-BASED AID

Percentage of ﬁrst-year students admitted for fall 2007 by class rank:

To be considered for need-based financial aid,

RANK

PERCENT

Top tenth Top quarter Top half

25% 58% 95%

submit the Free Application for Federal Student

616 610 610 27

the University of Vermont requires students to

Ofﬁce of Student Financial Services studentﬁnancialservices@uvm.edu Tel. Fax

(802) 656-5700 (802) 656-4076

Aid (FAFSA) and a supplemental institutional

Scholarship Ofﬁce scholarships@uvm.edu Tel. (802) 656-8574

application. For priority consideration, first-year

Visit our Web Site at www.uvm.edu/studentﬁnancialservices

candidates should file the FAFSA by February 10; transfer students should file by March 1. The preferred method for completing the FAFSA is

Foundation Nursing Scholarship. Candidates

online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Vermont residents

interested in Army ROTC should contact the

should also apply for grants available through

Department of Military Studies at (802) 656-2966,

the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation

or visit www.uvm.edu/~goldbar. Nursing

(www.vsac.org). Out-of-state students are

candidates should contact the Freeman Nurse

encouraged to contact their state’s grant agency.

Scholars Program at (802) 656-5496.

Notiﬁcation is in late December.

SCHOLARSHIPS

* Available to Vermont Students Only.

Fall Semester

The University administers a number of merit-

For Your Information: With recent amendments to The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (re-named the Clery Act), we are now able to publish our campus safety information for the university community via the World Wide Web. The University of Vermont’s annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by UVM; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report includes institutional policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crime, sexual assault, and other important information and resource referrals. You can obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following web site WWW.UVM.EDU/POLICE or by contacting the Department of Police Services (802)656-3473.

Application Deadlines Applications must be postmarked by dates below.

Spring Semester NOVEMBER 1: First-Year and transfer candidates.

NOVEMBER 1: Early Action candidates.

based scholarships. Candidates are judged on

Notiﬁcation is in late December.

the basis of academic achievements, commit-

Regular First-Year candidates. First-Year candidates are notiﬁed by late March.

ment to service, contributions to cultural diver-

JANUARY 15:

APRIL 1: Transfer candidates. Most candidates

are notiﬁed by May 15.

sity, and potential to offer significant contributions to the UVM community, as presented in the admission application. Most scholarships do not require a separate application. Exceptions

Applications received after the postmark deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

include the UVM Community Service Scholarship,* Army ROTC scholarships and the Freeman

THE GREEN PAGES FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT

$ 26,306 8,048 1,608 936

Financial Aid & Scholarship Contacts

UVM Admissions Proﬁle

MEAN SAT I SCORES FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS:

OUT-OF-STATE

Tuition $ 10,422 Room and Board 8,048 Fees 1,608 Books and Supplies (Est.) 936

are considered. A student’s academic record will also be a factor in

IN-STATE

Apply on-line www.uvm.edu/admissions

Or for more information, contact: University of Vermont Admissions Ofﬁce 194 South Prospect St., Burlington, VT 05401 phone: (802) 656-3370 fax: (802) 656-8611 email: admissions@uvm.edu

The University of Vermont Equal Opportunity in Educational Programs and Activities Policy The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College is committed to a policy of equal educational opportunity. The University therefore prohibits discrimination on the basis of unlawful criteria, such as, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability, as those terms are defined under applicable law, in admitting students to its programs and facilities and in administering its admissions policies, educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other institutionally administered programs or activities made available to students at the University. The University also prohibits unlawful harassment defined in 16 V.S.A. 11 (a) (26). Unlawful harrassment is a form of discrimination and is therefore prohibited. Questions regarding this policy statement or compliance with its provisions may be directed to David Nestor, Dean of Students, University of Vermont, 41-43 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05405, (802) 656-3380 or Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, University of Vermont, 428 Waterman Building, Burlington, VT 05405, (802) 656-2909. Questions may also be directed to government agencies having oversight and enforcement authority with respect to the referenced laws. A complete listing of those agencies may be obtained from the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity. Sources: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Vermont Public Accommodations Act; and such other federal, state, and local non-discrimination laws as may apply.