Champlain College

Admissions

Applicants are evaluated based on the demands of their secondary school curriculum, grades earned, rank in class, standardized test scores, writing ability, teacher and counselor recommendations, and academic growth. The Admission Committee also considers personal qualities including academic and professional motivation, desire to perform community service, leadership, integrity and the likelihood of making a positive contribution to campus life.

We consider a student's transcript as the most important indicator of his or her future achievement at Champlain. We look for students who have challenged themselves to gain from rigorous courses and take advantage of the education available in their school. We look as favorably on average grades in highest-level courses (such as AP, IB or Honors) as we do on above-average grades in regular college prep courses. In high schools which offer several course levels, regardless of their actual titles we consider college prep courses to be those offered at the level immediately below Honors.

Standardized test scores such as the SAT and ACT are considered to be one of several important elements in evaluating an application. The Admission Committee is looking for standardized test scores at or above the national average for college-bound students.

Key elements in the admission decision are a student's preparation for and commitment to a college education, desire for the chosen major, and progressive growth in academic maturity.

For most majors, Champlain reviews applications on a rolling basis, beginning September 1. All applications received by January 31 are automatically considered for our merit scholarships. Students should note that our housing sometimes fills by early spring. The Admissions Committee processes applications throughout the year on a space-available basis for enrollment in August or January. An application is complete once we have:

• the application form, available on our Web site and on CollegeNet
• the application fee of $40
• official copy of high school transcript
• SAT I or ACT scores (writing test option recommended)
• official copy of college transcript(s) for any transfer applicant
• English proficiency test score for students for whom English is a second language.

Notification of a decision usually takes four to six weeks.

Admissions Office
Champlain College
163 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05402
Phone: 802-860-2727
Toll free: 800-570-5858
Fax: 802-860-2767
e-mail: admission@champlain.edu
Web address: www.champlain.edu