Designed to be an immersive, on-campus program, we offer two opportunities for students to experience Discovering UVM. Participants can select to attend Session 1 in late October or Session 2 in early November. Expect to learn more about the college application process, hear about the academic experience and student life at UVM, explore the Burlington community, and have opportunities to engage with current students, staff, and faculty. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Who should apply to Discovering UVM?
We welcome applications from all students who are entering their final year of high school or secondary school (including refugees or asylees and students in the U.S who are undocumented or with DACA status). Successful applicants will be those who are able to demonstrate their commitment to UVM’s Our Common Ground values and how their unique lived experience will advance diversity, equity and inclusion at UVM.
Please be advised that we are looking for students with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of B (3.0) or better. Applicants should be on track to have completed the following before graduation:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of math (including algebra 1, geometry and algebra 2 or the equivalent)
- 3 years of a Natural or Physical Science (including a laboratory science)
- 3 years of social science
- 2 years of the same foreign language
Program Dates:
Session 1: Sunday, October 27 through Tuesday, October 29
Session 2: Sunday, November 5 through Tuesday, November 7
Virtual Tour - Coalition for College
As a member of the Coalition for College, UVM is committed to access, affordability, and student success. This virtual tour focuses on these themes on our campus. Access the virtual Coalition for College tour.
Questions?
For questions about Discovering UVM, please call the Admissions Office at (802)656-3370 or email Brian Gomez at brian.gomez.1@uvm.edu
Student Perspectives on Discovering UVM
“The group was more diverse than I expected it to be. Throughout this program, I was better able to understand the importance of having people of all differences communicate with one another. My favorite parts were the outside events we did throughout the day. I got an opportunity to not only view campus life but city life. Every activity was so interactive! I never thought I’d get so attached to the people I met throughout the program, and I am so happy I was able to participate and see UVM for myself.”
Emily M. | Discovering UVM 2023
“The group was full of the most fun and friendliest people I’d met in a long time. It felt like a melting pot of different teenagers who came together because of their interest in higher education. I loved the real-talk section of the program, and the various activities we did were entertaining and engaging. We got to ask questions that personalized our experiences. My time in the program gave me so much joy and a newfound love and interest in UVM. Thank you!”
Temiloluwa O. | Discovering UVM 2023
“I attended Discovering UVM and to say it was eye-opening would be a complete understatement. I saw a raw authenticity from students at this school like I have never seen before. For the first time, UVM gave me a space where I was myself, and I cannot begin to imagine how learning and growing in an environment such as this will benefit me moving forward.”
Grace W. | Discovering UVM 2022