Parents & Families
Your role in your student¡¯s life is evolving, but it¡¯s just as important as ever. You remain one of your child's biggest influencers as you both enter this new part of life.
Why Champlain College?
College is a huge step, and change, for you and your student. At Champlain, we’re here to help provide you with all the information you need to navigate this process and transition alongside them.
CAREER-FOCUSED
For nearly 150 years, Champlain College has focused on creating programs tied to the needs of industry ¡ª both now and in the future ¡ª to make sure our graduates have the skills and knowledge required to be successful in the workplace.
Centers of Experience
Students turn theory into practice, developing industry-specific skill sets and expertise by working on projects with real-world clients, issues, and situations.
The Studio Experience
From documentary films to fully-functioning games, our Studio Experience enables students to work together just like real-world studio environments to make something bigger and better than they can make alone.
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Students take as many as six classes in their major during their first year so they can intern as early as the first summer after beginning college.
Career Outcomes
Achieved Career Success
of graduates from the Class of 2023 were employed?or?continuing education six months post-graduation.
Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
of graduates from the Class of 2023 were employed in positions related to their field of study within six months of graduation.
of Class of 2023 graduates secured employment before graduating.
Know Your Timeline
This can be an overwhelming season of life, but we’re here to help. Use this easy-to-follow checklist to make sure you and your student are ready for our August move-in.
Our Checklist by Year
FINANCIAL AID YOU CAN COUNT ON
We¡¯re here to help you create a plan¡ªa plan to maximize all of your financial aid opportunities, a payment plan that fits your situation and needs, a plan that makes achieving your dreams doable.
How much does it cost? Less than you might think!
At first glance, cost can be jolting¡ªconsider that the ¡°sticker price.¡± Take a closer look. The actual cost is the sticker price MINUS your financial aid package. This makes a college education far more affordable than you originally might think.
Our Count-on-it Financial Aid Guarantee
Simple. Straightforward. Guaranteed. At Champlain, the scholarships you’re awarded in your first year never decline as long as you’re enrolled full time.
Financial Aid: Just the Facts
of full-time undergraduate students receive scholarship funds that do not need to be repaid.
Awarded to Champlain students each year through Champlain scholarships.
Of Early Decision applicants are funded at the same level as Regular Decision applicants.
New Student Scholarships
Champlain College automatically reviews your student’s admissions application for merit and need-based scholarships¡ªno extra application needed!
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SUPPORTING STUDENTS
You know that supporting your student throughout their college career can be a huge help in making sure they find success. We agree, which is why we provide a variety of support systems because getting help should never be hard.
Academic Support
Whether your student is looking to get help, to get ahead, or to get some extra resources for a project or assignment, we provide support right from the start.
Physical & Mental Support
Champlain College has thought long and hard about helping your student live well through all the new experiences that lay ahead of them. We consider the whole person from physical health to stress relief.
Career Support
The Career Collaborative is the ultimate career and employer resource, and it’s one of the main contributors to our successful career outcomes for graduates year after year.
Campus Safety
Our goal is to ensure the Champlain campus is a safe and thriving community in which to live, work, and study. We provide emergency preparedness resources, educate and patrol, and address emergencies.
Laying the Foundations
Students can count on personalized support and guidance from faculty and staff committed to their academic success.
Vermont was ranked by CNBC as the best state in the U.S. to live and work in 2023.
足彩胜负14场, Vermont¡ªour beautiful hometown¡ªwas named one of the top 25 college towns in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure in 2023.
New Student Timeline
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Junior Year of High School
- Take the PSAT in October
- Research Colleges
- 足彩胜负14场 up for Extracurriculars
- Narrow Down Your College List
- Take the ACT or SAT as Practice in the Spring
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Senior Year of High School, Fall
- Visit College Campuses
- Meet With Your Guidance Counselor
- Take the ACT or SAT
- Apply to Scholarships
- Ask for Letters of Recommendation
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Complete Early Decision or Early Action Applications
- Start Regular Decision Applications
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Senior Year of High School, Spring
- Keep Track of Deadlines
- Wait for Acceptance Letters
- Review Financial Aid Packages
- Take AP Exams and Send Results to Colleges for Credit Evaluation
- Send Your Final High School Transcript
- Make Your Decision by May
- Pay Your Deposit to Enroll
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Summer Before First Year of College
- Activate Your Champlain Account
- Access Your MyMail Account
- Make Your AP Exam Results were Sent for Credit Evaluation
- Choose Housing
- Add Authorized Users to Your Billing Accounts
- Respond to Enrollment Deadlines in a Timely Manner
- Admitted Student Weekend
Next Steps
More Inside Admissions & Aid
Why Champlain?
Some people talk about finding yourself. We believe you BUILD yourself. And building a strong foundation over the next four years is exactly what you'll do here at Champlain College.
How to Apply
Being Champlain Ready means being ready for work, ready for life, ready to make a difference. Here's how to start your journey with us.
Financial Aid
A college education is one of the biggest investments of your life. We ensure it's also one of the best.
Meet the Team
Begin your educational journey at Champlain College. Our dedicated team of admissions counselors, student ambassadors, and financial aid staff are here to assist you every step of the way.
Admission Counselor Travel Schedule
We're back on the road for high school visits and college fairs!
Visits & Tours
There are lots of ways to experience Champlain College. From Open House events to daily visits, you choose how you get to know us.
Admitted Students
Now that you¡¯ve received official notification of your acceptance, it¡¯s time to get down to business! Let's get ready!
Parents & Families
Your role in your student¡¯s life is evolving, but it¡¯s just as important as ever. You remain one of your child's biggest influencers as you both enter this new part of life.
School Counselors
We value our relationship with our school counselor partners. We're here to help you assist your students.
Pre-College Summer Programs
High school students! Spend two weeks on our gorgeous college campus diving into an exciting, relevant field of study that might just help you define where you¡¯re headed.
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