UVM Mini View Book

2016 2017

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AL L T H IN G S HAV E A P L A CE I N O UR

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THINKERS FO R P RO G R E SS

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ACADEMIC ECOSYSTEM

HAVE IT ALL For nearly as long as you can remember you’ve been in school, gaining skills,

asking questions, getting good at finding answers. It is all leading somewhere.

That’s the point. Going places.

Having great choices.

Soon you’ll be choosing where to go to

college. You want it to have everything— professors who make you think, friends

who make you laugh, a gorgeous campus,

amazing adventure, life-changing discovery.

That’s why we’re excited you’re looking at the University of Vermont.

And we can’t wait to tell you more about us.

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THERE’S A LOT TO EXPLORE IN OUR

Academic Ecosystem Fields of study here are broad.

We have more than 100 majors. You’ll be able to explore from many angles.

Intellectual pools are deep.

98% of classes are taught by full-time faculty — top scholars who love to teach.

Ideas flow in all directions.

English majors study economics.

Engineering majors study ethics.

Because knowing why and where to build a bridge is as important as how.

Interested in doing your own research?

Just ask. 38% of undergraduates

do research with a faculty mentor on all kinds of projects helping humankind.

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15:1 student/faculty ratio

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SCIENTISTS, INVENTORS, ARTISTS, NATIONAL ADVISORS, YOUR PROFESSORS. 4 1. UVM College of Medicine Professor and neuroscientist James Hudziak teaches students in our Wellness Environment; 2. Professor Emily Bernard explores representation of race in American Culture and African-American literature; 3. Professor Paul Bierman studies human-induced landscape change around the world; 4. Professor Allison Kingsley examines how political risk affects businesses and markets.

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THE LIVING CLASSROOM

Khalil Lee and Taylor Brough, UVM Lawrence Debate Union teammates and 2016 Cross Examination Debate Association champions, shook the debate world with their novel examination revealing prejudicial bias within competitive debate itself.

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Learning just happens – everywhere.

Be ready to put on a life preserver, stethoscope, silk tie… and head for the Melosira (a tiny alga and the name of our research vessel on Lake Champlain), or a busy clinic in our on-campus Medical Center, or a boardroom on Wall Street — where your finance seminar group is about to make a pitch.

91%

students involved in internships, research, other experience

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Service Learning courses offered

Learning has no limits at UVM and it comes with experience.

Success follows. We plan for it by building internships, research, service learning and other experiences into every student’s education through our 4-Year Plan for Success.

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study abroad options

1. Vermont Agency of Natural Resources internship; 2. Computer Science Hackathon; 3. Geomorphology research in Greenland; 4. Pre-medical Enhancement Program (PEP) shadowing at the UVM Medical Center; 5 Tracking fish populations; 6. Film studies project screening

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DOING ALL THINGS

WITH PURPOSE.

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IN OUR UNCOMMON COMMUNIT Y...

Volunteers In Action (VIA) members sit down to share meals they cook in shelters, aid other-abled athletes in adaptive sports, bring animals to safety, build human bridges in prisons. VIA is one of the largest student clubs on campus.

Outing Club groups take in the beauty of Vermont lakes, rivers, and peaks with student-led trips every weekend.

Varsity athletes are also academic champions (7 AmericaEast Academic Cups won since 2005).

18 Division I athletic teams

40+ themed housing options

WELLNESS ENVIRONMENT

200+ student clubs

Healthy brains, healthy bodies. It’s scientifically proven the two go hand-in-hand. That’s why Dr. James Hudziak, an expert on adolescent brains and a member of our medical school faculty, developed Wellness Environment (WE) residences, and hundreds of students are lining up for:

Fitness and nutrition coaching Tai Chi and yoga classes A local mentorship role Seminars on the brain science behind sports, nutrition, drugs A “leave-it-at-the-door” policy contributing to a respectful, peaceful living environment

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A WHOLE AS AMA ZING AS ITS PARTS.

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“TOP 10 COLLEGE TOWN” “TOP 10 TECH HUB” Forbes

The New York Times

“TOP ADVENTURE TOWN” National Geographic

We just call it home.

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Great lake – Champlain Theatre and concert venues headlining national talent

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Art galleries and venues

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Public parks and beaches

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Restaurants and bistros

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BURLINGTON, VERMONT

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Of the best ski and snowboard areas in the East International city – Montreal (100 miles)

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MINORS

Most majors are also available as minors. In addition, we offer:

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African Studies Applied Design Astronomy Consumer Affairs Consumer & Advertising Critical Race & Ethnic Studies Dance Geospatial Technologies Gerontology

Elementary Education (K-6) Engineering Engineering Management English Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences Environmental Studies European Studies Exercise & Movement Science Film & Television Studies Food Systems Forestry French Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies Geography Geology German Global Studies Greek History Human Development & Family Studies Individually Designed Majors Italian Studies Japanese Latin Latin American & Caribbean Studies Linguistics Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Laboratory Science

Green Building & Community Design Holocaust Studies Music Technology & Business Musical Theatre Soil Science Speech & Debate Vermont Studies

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

MAJORS & PROGRAMS

Animal & Veterinary Sciences Anthropology Art Education Art – History Art – Studio Asian Studies Athletic Training Biochemistry Biological Science Biology Biomedical Engineering Business Administration* Chemistry Chinese Civil Engineering Classical Civilization Communication Sciences & Disorders Community Entrepreneurship Community & International Development Computer Science Computer Science & Information Systems Data Science Dietetics, Nutrition & Food Sciences Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Ecological Agriculture Economics Electrical Engineering

Medical Radiation Sciences Microbiology Middle Level Education Molecular Genetics Music Music Education Natural Resources Neuroscience Nursing Nutrition & Food Sciences Parks, Recreation & Tourism Philosophy Physical Education Physics Plant Biology Political Science Psychological Science Public Communication Religion Russian Russian/East European Studies Secondary Education* Social Work Sociology Spanish Statistics Sustainable Landscape Horticulture Theatre Wildlife & Fisheries Biology Zoology

PRE-DENTAL PRE-LAW PRE-MEDICAL PRE-VETERINARY PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY

* Students select a strategic theme: Global Business, Sustainable Business, or Entrepreneurship, and choose a concentration: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Business Analytics. English, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science.

* English, Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Science.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

93% of graduates employed or continuing their education within 6 months of graduation.

91% are employed in their field of study.

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7th UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES & SCHOOLS College of Agriculture & Life Sciences College of Arts & Sciences

among public universities whose bachelor’s degree graduates earn the highest salaries.

—BusinessWeek.com

HONORS COLLEGE

The Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources

The Honors College is a community of student scholars committed to academic rigor and intellectual inquiry.

Students live together in the honors residence and follow an honors curriculum that includes special seminars and research, while concurrently pursuing a major in one of UVM’s undergraduate schools or colleges.

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College of Education & Social Services College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences College of Nursing & Health Sciences Grossman School of Business

undergraduate programs

master’s programs

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92% law school admit rate vs. 77% national rate.

53% medical school admit rate vs. 42% national rate.

doctoral programs

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MD program

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ADMISSIONS

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We select individuals who seek knowledge and experience to succeed and improve lives.

UVM ADMISSIONS PROFILE Percentage of first-year students admitted for fall 2016 by class rank:* TOP TENTH

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TOP QUARTER 77%

31%

Vermont Students

69%

Out-of-State Students

570-670

SAT WRITING

560-670

ACT

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* SAT scores prior to March 2016. A convertor can be found at SAT.org/concordance.

SCHOLARSHIPS & NEED-BASED AID All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships. To be considered for need-based aid, applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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SAT CRITICAL READING

560-670

SAT MATH

* 35% of our admitted class supplied a class rank percentile.

undergraduates

Middle 50% scores for admitted students:

82% of undergraduates receive scholarships or financial aid.

uvm.edu/apply

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ENOUGH SAID. COME SEE US!

We offer information

MONTREAL

sessions and

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BURLINGTON

student-led tours most

Montpelier

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weekdays and many

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Rutland

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Glens Falls

Portland

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Portsmouth

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summer, as well as

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✪ALBANY

other visit options.

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✪BOSTON

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Springfield

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Providence

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✪HARTFORD 84

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Burlington International Airport (BTV), 3 miles from campus, has frequent flights to NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago and other hubs.

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University of Vermont Office of Admissions 194 South Prospect Street Burlington, Vermont 05401-3596 (802) 656-3370 www.uvm.edu admissions@uvm.edu

We’re excited you want to get to know us.

We hope you’ll visit us, too!

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