Welcome, Class of 2017

Congratulations on your admission to the UVM College of Medicine

We're here to help

Starting college is a very exciting time as we are sure you are thinking about Orientation and beginning your life in medical school. The Office of Medical Student Education strives to provide a quality orientation program and we are here to help make your transition to UVM as smooth as possible. Do not hesitate to contact the admissions office at medadmissions@uvm.edu, or by phone at (802) 656-2154.

Important Dates and Deadlines

June 30 - Immunization Forms Deadline

The University of Vermont requires documentation of positive titers and current vaccinations prior to the start of classes. This form must be completely filled out and signed. The immunization form and accompanying lab reports must be submitted to the address listed on the form by June 30th, 2013.

July 15 - Final Transcripts Deadline

Please have official copies of all final transcripts sent to us by July 15th. We require documentation of all degree(s) awarded. Have transcripts sent to:

University of Vermont College of Medicine
Office of Admissions
The Courtyard at Given, S100
89 Beaumont Avenue
Burlington, VT 05405

NO LATER THAN July 31 - Secure Housing & Move to Burlington

We suggest planning to move into your Burlington house or apartment by July 31. We strongly urge you to arrange your housing for the coming year as soon as possible. If you wait until the school year starts, your choices could be fewer and more costly. Check out the Off-Campus Housing Info page, as well as the UVM Graduate Housing page to help you get started.

Other Reminders

Activate your NetID and check your UVM e-mail account frequently (May 2013)

The University's official means of communication is your UVM assigned e-mail address. Critical information about financial aid, billing, and your student account will be sent only by e-mail. You may obtain your Net ID and UVM Student ID number by logging into the Online Applicant Center and then visiting uvm.edu/account to activate your NetID and set up your UVM e-mail account. To check your e-mail from any computer, visit webmail.uvm.edu.

Change of Address

Please continue to keep AMCAS informed of address changes. We will be sending out additional mailings through the beginning of August and we want to be sure that you receive these mailings.

Books & Instruments

In July, we will provide you a list of prices for books and instruments used in previous year's courses to give you an idea of costs for the first year. We strongly suggest that you wait until you are here to make purchases, as there may be some changes in books used, and so that you can benefit from the advice of faculty and other students.

Computing @ UVM

Your Dell Latitude Tablet computer will be provided to you during orientation week, fully loaded with the software that you will need as a UVM medical student. The laptop is provided as part of your tuition and will be yours to keep upon the successful completion of medical school. Your computer will be supported through the College of Medicine Information Systems (COMIS)Help Desk and COMIS will provide assistance, training and loaner laptops in the event that your computer needs service. More information about computing services will be provided to you over the summer.

Multiple Acceptance deadline:

Please note that the deadline for those holding multiple acceptances to select one school and release all others is Wednesday, May 15th. In order to receive a refund of your enrollment deposit, we must receive your request to withdraw no later than that date. For more information, please review the Admitted Applicant Responsibilities (pdf)

Class of 2017 Facebook page: A Facebook group for the Class of 2017 has been set up for classmates to connect with each other prior to orientation regarding housing, etc. The name of the group is UVM College of Medicine Class of 2017. Please note that participation is wholly voluntary and anyone who chooses to participate should use good judgment in what is posted and remember that this means of communication should not be considered private or confidential.

Background Check: Your acceptance is provisional until you have completed and released the results of a criminal background check. More information about the background check is available here.

Orientation: A weeklong new student orientation program takes place in August 2013. More information will be posted about orientation in May of 2013.

It is essential that you be present for all of Orientation Week. Once you enroll at UVM, any applications you have pending at other schools are no longer valid. Be sure to notify other schools of your enrollment at UVM, whether you hold offers or are on wait lists.

Enrollment Deposit: You must submit your $100 enrollment deposit to hold your seat in the class within the time frame listed in your acceptance letter. This deposit is credited toward your first year tuition. If you notify us in writing by May 15th of your intent to withdraw, your deposit will be refunded.

Withdrawal: If you decide that you are not going to attend the University of Vermont College of Medicine, please let us know in writing that you would like to decline your seat. Please send an email to medadmissions@uvm.edu.

Financial Aid: Be sure to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon after January 1, 2013, as possible, in order to be considered for institutional scholarships. You will be sent instructions on how to access your financial aid package beginning in March. To contact the Student Financial Services Office do so via email at comfao@uvm.edu.

Contacting Us: We know that as you prepare for school you will have many questions---from housing concerns to financial aid, to preparing to get settled in Vermont. Please do not hesitate to contact us so we can assist you! For specific concerns please feel free to contact the following:

• Required Forms & Orientation-- Barbara Brisson, Coordinator of Events & Student Activities / 802-656-0757

• Health Insurance Questions-- Margaret Johnson - Student Health Office / (802) 656-0602

• Immunization/Serology Questions-- Beth Beers- Student Health Office / (802) 656-0600

• Transcripts, Housing, Area Information-- Shona Sladyk, Admissions / 802-656-2154 -- Cary Jewkes, Admissions / (802)-656-9292

University of Vermont College of Medicine
Office of Admissions
Telephone: (802) 656-2154
Fax: (802) 656-9663
Email: medadmissions@uvm.edu

Office of Student Financial Services: comfao@uvm.edu

Last modified May 07 2013 08:36 AM