Admissions Visitor Center
The Admissions Visitors Center, located at 184 South Prospect Street, is the starting point for most information sessions and campus tours, a great way to get a glimpse of all that UVM offers. Virtual and in person visitors are welcome.
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The University of Vermont: Ready, Set, Go
Access Programs for High School Students
Admissions Application Process
History of Equality
⭐ Access Programs for High School Students
The goal of these programs is to provide enrichment opportunities to students that support the best student outcomes, providing talented young people with even greater exposure to experts and experiences to optimize their college search, admissions, and financial aid experiences.
Discovering UVM
Discovering UVM is a fly-in visit access program geared toward prospective students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education throughout the United States and the world.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a federally-funded program that helps low-income/first generation high school students prepare themselves for college.
⭐ Admissions Application Process
A holistic review of each applicant is at the center of our approach to enrolling a diverse group of students that strengthens the UVM community.
Applying to UVM- Helpful Hints
The Admissions Staff is available to help at any point in the application process. Admissions Counselors are assigned based on geography.
We will accept applications for admission through the Coalition Application or Common Application with no preference to either option. Applicants will also send their high/secondary school transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and choose one of our five optional essays.
Students applying for admission for Fall 2021 through Fall 2023 are not required to submit standardized test scores, but are welcome to do so if they feel it will contribute to their academic record. Students who choose not to submit test scores will not be disadvantaged in any way, as all applicants will be considered for admission, merit scholarships, and selection to the UVM Honors College.
Nearly 87% of students will receive scholarships and financial assistance, including merit-based, grants, and federal loans. The various types of Financial Aid available are outlined here. For applicants whom the fee presents a financial hardship, waivers are accepted from the College Board, School Counselors or other similar sources familiar with the applicant’s financial situation.
To learn more, visit our Apply page.
⭐ History of Equality
Throughout its history, the University of Vermont has demonstrated its commitment to fairness and equality. It was the first American college or university with a charter plainly declaring that the "rules, regulations, and by-laws shall not tend to give preference to any religious sect or denomination whatsoever." In addition, the university was an early advocate of both women's and African-Americans' participation in higher education. In 1871, UVM defied custom and admitted two women as students. Four years later, it was the first American university to admit women to full membership into Phi Beta Kappa, the country's oldest collegiate academic honor society. Likewise, in 1877, it initiated the first African-American into the society.