Applicant Frequently Asked Questions

Embarking on your college application journey is an exciting adventure! So welcome any questions that come up along the way.

Our doors are always open at the Welcome & Admissions Center in Roger H. Perry Hall, ready to answer your calls, emails, or live chats. And for those curious after-hours moments, fear not! We’ve compiled this comprehensive list of frequently asked questions to help guide you. Let’s take the ride together!

Early Decision FAQs

Early Decision (ED) is a great option for students who know Champlain is where they want to grow. Here are some answers to your questions about the ED application process.

    1. Higher Acceptance Chances: Applying ED demonstrates your strong interest and commitment to Champlain, which can boost your chances of acceptance.
    2. Priority for Popular Majors: ED applicants receive closer consideration for competitive majors with enrollment caps, increasing your likelihood of securing a spot in your desired program.
    3. Early Admission Decision: You’ll receive your admission decision months ahead of Regular Decision applicants, allowing you to plan your college journey well in advance.
    4. Same Financial Aid Consideration: Applying ED ensures you receive the same financial aid consideration as all other applicants, giving you an early estimate of potential aid packages.
    5. Priority Housing Preference: When you choose ED, you’ll receive priority housing preference, including the opportunity to live in a charming Victorian-era mansion on campus.

     

    By choosing Early Decision, you demonstrate your enthusiasm for Champlain College and position yourself for a head start on your academic and personal success.

     

  • The Early Decision deadlines is November 15

  • Students who apply Early Decision will receive their decision by mid-December and will have first consideration for admission to Champlain College (this is particularly useful for students who are applying for competitive majors with number caps). This application is binding, meaning students who are admitted agree to deposit and enroll at Champlain College.

    Students who apply Early Action will receive their decision by the beginning of January and will be considered for admission ahead of Regular Decision students. This application is non-binding, meaning students who are admitted may accept or decline their admission to Champlain College.

    The earlier you apply, the less competitive the application process will be.

  • Our Application Dashboard allows you to track the status of your application and determine if you have any outstanding requirements. If you do not already have an account for our dashboard, please create one using the same email address you used to submit your application.

    If you have forgotten your password, you can request a new one here.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admission@champlain.edu. You can also call or text Admissions at (802) 625-0201.

  • Yes. Please submit any additional materials as soon as possible to be considered for admission. We cannot review your file without your portfolio. Please be sure to follow the portfolio submission guidelines for your major.

  • To provide our incoming class with a prompt preliminary estimate of Federal Financial Aid, we request that families complete the CSS Profile Lite application at the time of applying for admission. When it is available, applicants will also need to fill our the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get an official Federal Financial Aid package.

    As long as we receive your CSS Profile information before the Early Decision deadline of November 15, your estimated financial aid will be included in your admissions packet. If we do not receive your CSS Profile information before that date, you will still receive a financial aid offer with your merit scholarship eligibility.

    The Office of Financial Aid will send you a revised financial aid offer, including your need-based federal, state, and institutional aid, after you submit your FAFSA.

  • To provide our incoming class with a prompt preliminary estimate of Federal Financial Aid, we request that families complete the CSS Profile Lite application at the time of applying for admission. When it is available, applicants will also need to fill our the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get an official Federal Financial Aid package.

    As long as we receive your CSS Profile information before the Early Decision deadline of November 15, your estimated financial aid will be included in your admissions packet. If we do not receive your CSS Profile information before that date, you will still receive a financial aid offer with your merit scholarship eligibility.

    The Office of Financial Aid will send you a revised financial aid offer, including your need-based federal, state, and institutional aid, after you submit your FAFSA.

  • Contact the Office of Financial Aid and their experienced staff will work with you to learn more about your unique situation and discuss options that may include additional scholarship assistance. If your financial aid offer does not meet your demonstrated financial need, you may request to be released from the Early Decision agreement.

Early Action FAQs

Early Action (EA) is a great option for students who want to demonstrate their strong interest in Champlain and learn of their admission decision faster.

    1. No Commitment: Early Action is non-binding, meaning students are not required to attend if accepted. It allows you to compare offers and financial aid packages from various schools before making a final decision.
    2. Flexibility: Early Action provides you with more time to make your final college choice.
    3. Less Pressure: Receiving an admissions decision sooner reduces the anxiety of waiting until spring. Knowing you have an acceptance in-hand through Early Action can reduce stress of the regular application process, giving you more time to focus on their studies.
    4. Priority Consideration: Applying Early Action can demonstrate your strong interest in the institution, potentially giving you an edge in the admissions process as your application will be reviewed in a smaller pool of applicants.

    By choosing Early Action, you demonstrate your interest in Champlain College and position yourself stronger for admissions.

  • The Early Action deadlines is December 15.

  • Students who apply Early Decision will receive their decision by mid-December and will have first consideration for admission to Champlain College (this is particularly useful for students who are applying for competitive majors with number caps). This application is binding, meaning students who are admitted agree to deposit and enroll at Champlain College.

    Students who apply Early Action will receive their decision by the beginning of January and will be considered for admission ahead of Regular Decision students. This application is non-binding, meaning students who are admitted may accept or decline their admission to Champlain College.

    The earlier you apply, the less competitive the application process will be.

  • Our Application Dashboard allows you to track the status of your application and determine if you have any outstanding requirements. If you do not already have an account for our dashboard, please create one using the same email address you used to submit your application.

    If you have forgotten your password, you can request a new one here.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admission@champlain.edu. You can also call or text Admissions at (802) 625-0201.

  • Yes. Please submit any additional materials as soon as possible to be considered for admission. We cannot review your file without your portfolio. Please be sure to follow the portfolio submission guidelines for your major.

  • Early Action decisions will be released January 3, 2025.

  • As long as we receive your CSS Profile information before the Early Action deadline of December 15, your estimated financial aid will be included in your admissions packet. If we do not receive your CSS Profile information before that date, you will still receive your merit scholarship eligibility

    The Office of Financial Aid will send you a revised financial aid offer, including your need-based federal, state, and institutional aid, after you submit your FAFSA.

  • Contact the Office of Financial Aid and their experienced staff will work with you to learn more about your unique situation and discuss options that may include additional scholarship assistance.

Regular Decision FAQs

Our Regular Decision FAQs provide you with all the information you need to navigate the application process with confidence.

  • Applications for a regular decision must be submitted by January 3.

  • Our Application Dashboard allows you to track the status of your application and determine if you have any outstanding requirements. If you do not already have an account for our dashboard, please create one using the same email address you used to submit your application.

    If you have forgotten your password, you can request a new one here.

    If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admission@champlain.edu. You can also call or text Admissions at (802) 625-0201.

     

  • Yes. Please submit as soon as possible to continue to be considered for admission. Without your portfolio submission, we will not be able to review your file. Please be sure to follow the portfolio submission guidelines for the major you are applying to.

  • As long as we receive your CSS Profile and FAFSA prior to the January 3 deadline, you will receive a financial aid offer within 3 weeks of your acceptance to Champlain (usually closer to 7-10 days). If we do not receive your FAFSA prior to this date, you will still receive your merit scholarship eligibility.

    The Office of Financial Aid will send you a revised aid offer, including your need-based federal, state, and institutional aid, once you have completed a FAFSA.

  • Contact the Office of Financial Aid and their experienced staff will work with you to learn more about your unique situation and discuss options that may include additional scholarship assistance.

Application Deadlines

Application Type Application Dates Decision Release Date*
Early Decision November 15, 2024 December 16, 2024
Early Action December 15, 2024 January 3, 2025
Regular Decision January 3, 2025 January 15, 2025
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Spring Regular Decision Rolling** Rolling

All deadlines are 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Decisions are released online only. To view your decision, sign into your Application Dashboard. Don’t have a one? Create your account.

*Decision release dates are contingent on receiving all requisite application materials by the stated deadlines, including transcripts and portfolios, if required.
**Certain majors are not eligible for Spring enrollment.

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