The University of Vermont

The Waterman Building from central campus

Did You Know?

The initials UVM stand for the Latin words Universitas Viridis Montis, or University of the Green Mountains.

About UVM

The University of Vermont combines faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. The university is home to 9,454 undergraduates, 1,290 graduate students, 415 medical students and 1,304 full- and part-time faculty. Located in Burlington, Vermont (perennially voted one of America's most exciting small cities), UVM's setting in a valley on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and the Green mountain ranges, inspires visitors and residents.

What makes UVM special?

  • Top-flight academics with choices — more than 90 majors to choose from;
  • Graduates who get jobs — 87% are satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs one year after graduation;
  • Accessible faculty who are experts in their fields — 90 percent of full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field;
  • A fun campus life, rife with activities and events — more than 100 campus organizations keep things lively;
  • You'll get that college experience here — superior academics on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country, located in one of the most loved towns in America.
The Davis Center

UVM is tops for green practices and policies

The Sustainable Endowments Institute has ranked UVM among the top six schools nationally for green practices and policies (October 2007).

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