Our students are driven by more than just grades and credentials, and they don’t wait to make a difference—they lead, advocate, and innovate from day one. Whether it’s through research, service, activism, or building community, Catamounts do all things with purpose, shaping a campus culture where success is defined by its impact on the world.
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11,595 5 14,425 33 17:1 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS MAJORS
TOTAL STUDENTS PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
ACCELERATED MASTER'S PATHWAYS STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO
Evelyn piloted an innovative social work program at a local public library, supporting community members in everything from housing and employment to citizenship and healthcare.
I'm grateful to be in a program where I'm not only a student in my professors' classes, but also a human being that matters to them.”
Best School for Making an Impact (Princeton Review) #1
Join a community committed to inclusive excellence that inspires you to learn, grow, and thrive.
At least 20% of the food served in our dining halls is from local sources, part of UVM Dining Services’ award-winning Vermont First initiative.
The maple syrup we serve comes from our very own Proctor Maple Research Center.
Iconic Burlington restaurants like the Skinny Pancake and Broccoli Bar (an entirely vegan option) have outposts right on campus. Plus, check out University Row for food trucks.
Learning communities match students’ campus homes to their interests and passions, giving you opportunities for intentional connection and learning outside the classroom.
Arts & Creativity
Gaming Collective
Global Connections
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Leadership & Social Change
Liberal Arts Scholars Program
Outdoor Experience
Patrick Leahy Honors College
STEM Scholars: Leading Change
Sustainability
Trail Blazers (Grossman School of Business)
Wellness Environment
Feel right at home with welcoming common spaces, communal kitchens and, in some residence halls, extras like fitness centers and yoga rooms.
UVM Dining Services offers flexible meal plans and options to accommodate any dietary requirements.
Sharpen your culinary skills! In the Discovery Kitchen, you can learn to make your own pasta, dumplings, curry, and more with hands-on cooking classes. And in the Climate Kitchen, you can learn to contribute to sustainable food systems by cooking in a mindful, planet-friendly way.
Join a community committed to inclusive excellence that inspires you to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our Common Ground values help us build a purposeful community that prepares students to live in a changing world.
Outdoor programs at UVM are legendary, and we couldn’t be in a better location for getting outside. Whether it’s learning what snow gear is best for hiking in the Vermont winter, or finding the best kayaking rapids near you, you’ll have the support you need to try something new.
You can participate in academic-minded societies and social justice clubs while also joining pub quizzes, game nights or an improv group.
Get out and about with UVM-sponsored outings. We’ll take you bowling, out for creemees, to museums, ice skating, and more.
UVM’s Intercultural centers—like the Mosaic Intercultural Center and the Women and Gender Equity Center— help students build an uplifting circle of support.
Get a glimpse of what’s going on right now on our event calendar.
Clubs and organizations
Club sports (more than half with intercollegiate competition)
Primary care, wellness workshops, counseling and psychiatry services, and resources to support you. At the Rest Stop, you can even pet (or learn to train) a therapy dog.
Part of a unique network of other Osher Centers across the U.S. and Europe, this health hub provides wholeperson care by blending conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies.
Service clubs promoting health, literacy, and/or social justice
Get moving! Access our fully-equipped fitness center (with personal training sessions available to students), multipurpose athletic courts, Group Fitness Hub, indoor cycling studio, and bouldering wall.
UVM is a place of discovery, where a thriving culture of problem-solving and creativity means there are always opportunities to do groundbreaking research with faculty members who are experts in their field as early as your first year.
Our status as a nationally ranked top-tier research institution means you can access state-of-the-art facilities, strong faculty mentorship, and prestigious career-building opportunities.
Research Institution (Carnegie Designation)
students have won or been finalists for awards such as the Fulbright in the last 5 years R1 92% 126
of students engage in research, an internship, or other experiencebased learning
At UVM, we believe discovery and innovation should serve the public good. You can get involved with research centers and institutes that are working to make life better for Vermont, the nation, and the world. Here are just a few:
Food Systems Research Institute
Institute for Agroecology
Water Resources Institute
Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies
Vermont Biomedical Research Network
UVM’s Gund Institute for Environment is tackling critical environmental challenges, turning research into impact by partnering with government, businesses, and society. Undergraduates have exciting opportunities to participate in faculty research, conduct thesis projects, attend events, and learn from visiting scholars about climate solutions, sustainable agriculture, resilient communities, and more.
On UVM’s state-of-the-art hybrid electric research vessel, students receive unique access to explore and study Lake Champlain.
Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, is a popular research location. The largest single expanse of alpine vegetation in the state is found here on the nearly treeless ridge, making it an ideal location to study flora and fauna.
UVM's Grossman School of Business is ranked as one of the “best of the best” in business, with eight years in a row of recognition from Beta Gamma Sigma, the international business honor society for schools. But the entrepreneurial spirit of problem-solving and creativity goes beyond our business classrooms. Students from any major can immerse themselves in innovation.
An immersive, full-time paid work experience integrated into undergraduate academic studies where students alternate between classroom education and full-time employment, all while gaining practical, hands-on experience in their field of study.
Intercollegiate and international events that test your business acumen and problem-solving skills.
Students are paired with leading UVM researchers to take their world-changing discoveries from the lab bench to the market, turning their innovations into viable commercial technologies.
The student-run Entrepreneurship Club (EClub) is more than just a place for learning and networking. It’s helped launch real-world startups like Painting with a Purpose, an awardwinning residential and commercial painting company with a charitable mission to end homelessness in Vermont.
UVM is your launchpad to exploring other cultures, preparing for a global career, and building a worldwide network for life—from courses on campus to semesters abroad, from language programs to international internships, from volunteering in other countries to conducting research wih global impact.
countries with UVM study abroad programs
Spend a semester—or even a year— expanding your horizons. You may choose to participate in a UVM Semester Program, our signature study abroad programs with academic partner institutions in Barbados, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and South Korea.
continents with UVM study abroad programs
These UVM faculty-led international learning experiences can be shortterm—like during winter or spring break—or long-term, like spending a full semester researching in the richly biodiverse landscape of Costa Rica.
UVM students study abroad
UVM GO PRE-ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
Make UVM friends, in a different country! Newly enrolled students have the opportunity to participate in five-day and six-day travel programs with UVM faculty members during the summer before their first semester. International locations include Costa Rica, Montreal, Iceland, Vancouver, and London.
The School of World Languages and Cultures (SWLC), part of UVM’s College of Arts and Sciences, explores how language is intertwined with all facets of life. Focusing on language learning, linguistics, and the literature and cultures of the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, the SWLC prepares you to engage with a diverse, globalizing, and ever-changing world.
Art and environmental studies converge in the tropical cloud forest of Monteverde during a UVM GO trip to Costa Rica, where the newest UVM students hike, take yoga and cooking classes, and collaborate on a community art project the summer before their first semester.
Anna Lick shares a view from a bridge in Grenoble, France, a city nestled at the foot of the French Alps. Anna spent time studying the ethics of climate change.
Students explore an ancient archaeological site in Italy during a travel study course combining archeology, food systems and sustainable agriculture.
Grayson Doninger, a co-major in Russian and Sustainability, Ecology & Policy, explores scenic spots around the western portion of Kazakhstan, where he lived with a host family during his semester abroad.
UVM GO participants explore the history and environment of Iceland: from geothermal hot springs and stunning hiking paths to an aquaculture facility and Reykjavík museums.
The Vancouver, Canada UVM GO trip focused on sustainable cities, immigration, and urban development. Students walked, hiked, boated, and biked around some of the city’s spectacular landscapes.
Environmental studies major Simon McIntosh spent weeks trekking over mountain passes in Mongolia. His independent research expedition answered questions for local leaders about where to build a road that would help the most people while protecting the land.
Liv Auerbach captures the sun shining through the water in Turks & Caicos while a fellow student at the School for Field Studies conducts a fish survey snorkel.
Students in the “Literary London” travel study course visit landmarks where some of the great writers of the United Kingdom lived and congregated–and explore how the city influences their own writing.
Around here, it’s typical to see a student walking out of their residence hall and straight into our medical center for some hands-on training. With a world-class medical school and Level I trauma center right on campus, students have easy access to mentors and facilities that are shaping the future of medicine.
through the Larner College of Medicine and the University of Vermont Medical Center
CLINICAL SIMULATION LABORATORY
One of only a handful of simulation centers in the country to achieve full accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
AUDIOLOGY, SPEECH, AND LANGUAGE CLINIC
A real-world setting for hearing, voice and speech services
HUMAN MOTION ANALYSIS LABORATORY
Leading-edge facility for studying physical activity as a means of optimizing health and preventing injury and disease
APPLETREE BAY PRIMARY CARE
A community healthcare practice staffed by UVM faculty, assisted by future nurse practitioners
EXERCISE SCIENCE INTERNSHIPS
Affiliations with UVM Athletics, the Burlington YMCA, Special Olympics, physical therapy practices, and other community settings for hands-on exercise science experience
The greatest doctors are the ones with deep experience—beginning before medical school. PEP is an enrichment and mentoring program co-sponsored by the Patrick Leahy Honors College and the Larner College of Medicine. Students are matched with practicing physicians to receive one-on-one mentoring, picking up real-world skills and the compassion needed to be an excellent doctor.
UVM Rescue, a fully student-run Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service, gives students the opportunity to serve their communities while receiving hands-on experience.
What happens when someone needs medical assistance in the outdoors? At UVM, students can train in Wilderness First Aid and become certified as Wilderness First Responders or Wilderness EMTs. These skills are important not only for healthcare practitioners, but also for those looking to lead recreational activities or outdoor expeditions.
At UVM, you’ll join visionary changemakers striving to transform educational and social systems for a more humane, just, and equitable world.
service- and civic-learning courses
community organizations partnering with UVM service- and civic-learning
Internships with local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations—like the Catamount Community Schools Collaborative, which places UVM students in rural schools for powerful service-learning opportunities.
Community-engaged learning courses, such as working with children whose parents are incarcerated, or leading “reminiscence therapy” sessions at an assisted living facility.
Civic engagement and volunteer programs like Alternative Spring Break, Rally Cat’s Cupboard, Service TREK, and more.
As the leading international service organization in the U.S., the Peace Corps sends volunteers abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world, working toward sustainable change that lives on long after their service. UVM is currently ranked #3 among medium-sized schools on the agency’s list of volunteer-producing schools, and over 30 alumni are currently serving worldwide.
STEM at UVM connects students to powerful experiences combining theory and practice. Here, you'll find a community of problem solvers, inspiring each other to build real solutions that will lead to healthy, sustainable societies.
Vermont Gallium Nitride (V-GaN) Tech Hub including the groundbreaking Device Characterization Lab, preparing students to work in the rapidly expanding field of semiconductors.
State-of-the-Art STEM Complex housing world-class laboratories, dynamic classrooms, and research facilities for the chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, and computer science departments.
Specialized Labs including clean materials, biostatistics, geotechnical, and environmental engineering labs—and many more.
Engineering students face the ultimate challenge with the Senior Experience in Engineering Design (SEED) program. Local companies like Ben & Jerry’s and GlobalFoundries present real-world challenges, and teams of students combine their skillsets to come up with innovative solutions.
Calling future STEM leaders! This cohort-based learning community helps students excel in their chosen STEM discipline while developing the skills to become change leaders.
Throughout their four years at UVM, STEM Scholars will participate in research, networking, leadership retreats, career coaching, and more. From academic excellence to career, research, and graduate school enrollment, the program prepares scholars to meet their own highest expectations.
career—proof that at UVM, a blend of curiosity, rigor, and opportunity helps students shape the future.
A landscape made for learning, adventures, and forging your own path
GREEN MOUNTAINS
Hiking, research, and 6 ski resorts within a 50-mile radius
PATRICK LEAHY BURLINGTON
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Direct flights arrive daily from several major cities
UVM MEDICAL CENTER
On-campus teaching hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, and home of the Larner College of Medicine
CITY OF BURLINGTON
UVM’s campus is in the heart of one of the top college towns in the country
MONTREAL
Bustling Canadian city with an Old World European feel, less than 2 hours from campus
BURLINGTON GREENWAY
8-mile bike path running along the lake
LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Destination for research and recreation
Hands-on learning happens at our research farm, equine center, and student-run dairy barn
Famed shopping and dining destination that draws visitors from near and far
FLEMING MUSEUM
World-class art and culture in the heart of campus
LOCAL STARTUPS AND INNOVATORS
Internship and job opportunities abound
Students work side-by-side with researchers to answer the world’s questions
STEM COMPLEX
Houses state-of-the-art labs, prototype shop, and media-rich classrooms for collaborative learning
ATHLETIC CAMPUS
Hub for cheering on D1 teams, working out in the fitness center, or having fun with friends at a Campus Rec event
The arts and humanities at UVM are for open-minded students who are ready to explore the breadth and depth of human knowledge with creativity, critical thought, and hands-on experience.
Student journalists in the groundbreaking Center for Community News are helping to mitigate “news deserts” by providing communities with professional local news coverage.
UVM’s Fleming Museum of Art gives students hands-on experience with collections that span the history of civilization. Students in a collections and curatorial internship learn to properly document a gallery for deinstallation, and select artifacts to be displayed in a new exhibit.
Members of the championship-winning Lawrence Debate Union enhance their communication, research, and argumentbuilding skills through intercollegiate debate.
Students in the Vermont Legislative Research Service program provide nonpartisan support to state legislators. They research questions around health, education, and other issues and provide information that helps shape laws enacted in the state capitol.
Thanks to a $1 million gift from a UVM alum, renovations are underway on the historic Royall Tyler Theatre. The upgrades are set to renew the heart and soul of a beloved cultural venue for UVM and the city of Burlington, enhancing performance spaces, classrooms, the costume and scene shop, and offices.
No matter where you are in the world, you’ll find UVM alumni changing it for the better. Our graduates have the skills and experience needed to create success for themselves and to lead both people and planet toward a better future.
94% 134,000+
alumni network
of recent graduates are employed or continuing their education within 6 months of graduating*
*3-year average, classes 2022–24
Every path to career success is unique. Here, you’ll find the support you need to find meaningful work in a place where you can thrive.
OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIPS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (FOUR)
Supports students interested in finding research opportunities and nationally competitive fellowships.
CAREER CENTER
Connects students and alumni to resources like job fairs, internship opportunities, resume workshops, networking events, and much more.
CAREER INTEREST GROUPS
Build networks of students and community members who share a passion to work in similar fields.
Our graduates have gone on to be leaders at:
Bella Rieley ’
MECHANICAL/AEROSPACE ENGINEER AND PILOT Bella, a transfer student and mechanical engineering major, had a life-changing internship experience at Burlington-based Beta Technologies, a supernova in the emerging field of electric aviation. During her internship, Bella led the design and build of a remote-controlled flying model of one of Beta’s planes. But she didn't just work on engineering the aircraft—she learned to fly them. Now, she’s a design engineer at another innovative aerospace company in California, pushing the future of flight forward.
Estee and her colleagues at Pfizer completed the project of a lifetime—and created a lifeline for billions around the globe. Pfizer’s vaccine became the first proven inoculation against COVID-19 approved for distribution. As an assay developer for the pharmaceutical company, Estee—a former neuroscience major and D1 athlete in Swimming and Diving—worked tirelessly to help establish the specific controls that would be used to measure immune responses to the virus and vaccine. The impact of her months-long work continues to be felt to this day.
FORESTER AND AUTHOR
A born-and-raised Vermonter, Ethan’s passion is sharing his love for the outdoors. Since completing his degree in forestry, he has worked as a consulting forester across New England. His social media channels—focused on natural history, ecology, and forest stewardship—have hundreds of thousands of followers. Ethan’s debut book, How to Love a Forest, explores what it means to live in—and tend to—a changing world, and how we can reach toward a better future.
Claire Neaton ’ 12
ENTREPRENEUR AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVOCATE
It might sound like an odd pairing, but fashion and fishing are all in a day’s work for Claire, cofounder of Salmon Sisters. The unconventional company combines a sustainable fishery and an apparel line based in her home state of Alaska. Together, the Salmon Sisters were named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” social entrepreneurs list. Now Claire, who earned her degree with a concentration in marketing from the Grossman School of Business, is leading the charge of socially responsible companies.
Alhassan Susso ’ 11
NEW YORK STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, 2019 Alhassan is transforming lives at International Community High School in the South Bronx. An immigrant from The Gambia, Alhassan draws on his personal journey to inspire and empower newly arrived students. He founded “Inspiring Teens,” a leadership and life skills program that dramatically improved standardized test scores and college enrollment rates. His dedication, empathy, and innovative teaching have made him a role model for immigrant youth, proving that resilience and connection can change lives.
Zane Zupan ’ 25
CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST
You would think a Truman Scholar with a triple major in political science, sociology, and gender, sexuality & women’s studies could use a break in their downtime. But Zane used their time to educate viewers on TikTok with easy-to-digest LGBTQ+ history lessons. Now, they’re pursuing an Accelerated Master’s degree in public administration at UVM while serving as a civil rights and legal specialist for the United States Attorney’s Office (District of Vermont). Zane’s work is helping to build more equitable systems through research, public service, and strategic advocacy.
At UVM, sustainability is a value that is core to our character, rooted in Vermont’s tradition of environmentalism and action. Through education, research, and practice, we work toward flourishing planetary health. As a student, principles of sustainability come to life in the courses you take, the buildings where you live and learn, and the commitment you find in our faculty, students, and local community.
20
Green Matters: Everyone Cares About Conservation (Princeton Review)
LEED-Certified Buildings and Building Additions on Campus
of undergraduates take at least one sustainability-related course
#8
From milking cows to maintaining their stalls, students in the Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) program are contributing to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable food system. Their reward? Skills and knowledge to excel in countless fields, from business and community development to animal science and biology.
We love our home state for its natural beauty—and for surrounding us with outdoor classrooms where we can learn from the land. Students across many majors have opportunities for hands-on learning right in our backyard.
Lake Champlain, where our Ecosystem Science Lab and state-of-the-art research vessel help us unravel the mysteries of this stunning freshwater lake
10 managed natural areas, including a biological field station on Vermont’s highest peak
4 UVM forests that provide beautiful backdrops for place-based experiential learning in ecology, forestry, and even a birding course
Proctor Maple Research Center and the nation’s first maple syrup quality testing lab
Nearby mountain resorts, where recreation and tourism students learn the ropes of the ski and snowboard industry
The Aiken Center’s green roof tests the ways different plants and soils affect stormwater runoff and nutrient retention. It’s one of 20 LEEDcertified buildings and additions on campus, showcasing UVM’s commitment to healthy and efficient buildings.
You can make a real, tangible impact through the Sustainable Campus Fund. Submit a proposal that focuses on reducing UVM’s climate impact and receive funding to make your project a reality. Past projects have included installing e-bike charging stations, planting a “soft landing garden” for pollinators, and transitioning to electric lawn equipment.
BURLINGTON TO-DO LIST:
Try a maple creemee.
Studio-hop in the South End Arts District.
Catch live music outdoors and indoors all around town.
Have a pizza at American Flatbread.
Walk or ride the 8-mile recreation path along Lake Champlain.
Go “leaf peeping” when the fall foliage comes around.
Swim or paddleboard at Oakledge or North Beach.
Find all kinds of dogs to pet on the waterfront boardwalk.
See international talent at the historic Flynn Center—or at the Lane Series right on campus.
Known for its culture, music, delicious food, and iconic views, Burlington is a hub of activity for the UVM community.
The University of Vermont is reached by car, bus, plane, or train from several East Coast cities and other destinations.
MONTREAL ...... 2 hours
BOSTON .......... 3.5 hours
...... 5.5 hours
PATRICK LEAHY BURLINGTON
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BTV)
3 miles from campus; direct flights arrive daily from several major cities.
AMTRAK
offers daily service from Burlington to NYC.
SHUTTLE
UVM’s free CATS shuttle gets you from A to B on campus, and provides a safe and convenient connection to downtown.
WALK
Campus is just a 10-minute walk from the bustling downtown area.
BUS
As a UVM student, you can ride public transportation for free throughout the city and beyond.
BIKE
UVM is a Gold-Level Bike-Friendly University, according to the League of American Bicyclists.
The Men’s Soccer team had a historic run in 2024, becoming national champions and the first team from the America East conference to win a national title. In 2025, the team won their eighth America East championship title.
In 2025, the Men’s Club Rugby team became national champions in the National Collegiate Rugby’s Division II, which has more than 100 teams across the country.
+ Agroecology
+ Animal Science
+ Anthropology
+ Art – History
+ Art – Studio
+ Biochemistry
+ Biological Science
+ Biology
+ Biomedical & Clinical Sciences
+ Biomedical Engineering
+ Business Administration*
+ Chemistry
+ Chinese
+ Civil Engineering
+ Classics
+ Communication Sciences & Disorders
+ Community-Centered Design
+ Community Entrepreneurship
+ Community & International Development
+ Computer Science
+ Computer Science & Information Systems
+ Dance
+ Data Science
+ Ecological Landscape Planning & Design
+ Economics
+ Electrical Engineering
+ Engineering
+ Engineering Management
+ English
+ Environmental Engineering
+ Environmental Sciences
+ Environmental Studies
+ Exercise Science
+ Film & Television Studies
+ Food Systems
+ Forestry
+ French
+ Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies
+ Geography
+ Geosciences
+ German
+ Global Studies
+ Health & Society
+ History
+ Human Development & Family Science
+ Individually Designed
+ Japanese
+ Linguistics
+ Mathematics
+ Mechanical Engineering
+ Medical Radiation Sciences
+ Microbiology
+ Molecular Genetics
+ Music
+ Neuroscience
+ Nursing
(Programs listed are current as of January 2026)
+ Nutrition & Food Sciences
+ Parks, Recreation & Tourism
+ Philosophy
+ Physics
+ Plant Biology
+ Political Science
+ Psychological Science
+ Public Communication
+ Public Health Sciences
+ Religion
+ Russian
+ Social Work
+ Sociology
+ Spanish
+ Statistics
+ Sustainability, Ecology, & Policy
+ Teacher Education Programs
– Art (Pre-K-12)
– Early Childhood (Birth-Gr3)
– Elementary (K-6)
– Middle Level (5-9)
– Music (Pre-K-12)
– Secondary (7-12)**
– Special Education
+ Theatre
+ Undeclared
+ Wildlife & Fisheries Biology
+ Zoology
* Students select a strategic theme: Global Business, Sustainable Business, or Entrepreneurship; and also choose a concentration: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Business Analytics.
** Secondary Education students choose a concentration in fields such as English, Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
A majority of majors are also available as minors; further options include:
+ African Studies
+ American Sign Language
+ Applied Design
+ Astronomy
+ Behavioral Change Health Studies
+ Bioinformatics
+ Biosecurity
+ Consumer & Advertising
+ Critical Race & Ethnic Studies
+ Emergency Medical Services
+ European Studies
+ Geospatial Technologies
+ Green Building & Community Design
+ Holocaust Studies
+ Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching
+ Jewish Studies
+ Law & Society
+ Music Technology & Business
+ Musical Theatre
+ Pharmacology
+ Sexuality & Gender Identity Studies
+ Soil Science
+ Sports Management
+ Writing
You can start working toward a master’s degree as an undergraduate, saving time and money on your path to an advanced degree.
+ Accountancy
+ Advanced Specialties in Educational Practice
+ Animal Biosciences
+ Biochemistry
+ Biology
+ Biomedical Engineering
+ Biostatistics
+ Chemistry
+ Civil & Environmental Engineering
+ Community Development & Applied Economics
+ Complex Systems & Data Science
+ Computer Science
+ Curriculum & Instruction
– Middle Level Education
– Secondary Education
+ Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
+ Electrical Engineering
+ English
+ Food Systems
+ Historic Preservation
+ History
+ Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
+ Mathematical Sciences
The Patrick Leahy Honors College at the University of Vermont is a highly selective residential college enrolling the most talented and committed students from across the globe. Invitation to the Honors College is based on a holistic review of high school performance where many factors are considered to build a class with varied backgrounds and perspectives. There are students from a wide variety of majors in the Honors College, and no separate application is required.
Typically 10% of first-year applicants are selected for the Honors College.
Academic Mentoring: guidance and support throughout students’ time at UVM.
Strong Sense of Community: many Honors classes are held in the residence halls where Honors students live.
Senior Year Thesis: the capstone to the Honors College curriculum; a jumping-off point for graduate work, or the underpinning of a successful career.
Wellbeing and Belonging Programs: from healthy snack workshops to yoga sessions with nationally certified wellness coaches, Honors students’ wellbeing is thoughtfully cared for.
+ Mechanical Engineering
+ Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
+ Natural Resources
+ Nutrition & Food Sciences
+ Pharmacology
+ Physics
+ Public Administration
+ Public Health
+ Psychology
+ Special Education
+ Statistics
