Living in Burlington | Undergraduate Admissions | The University of Vermont(title)

What's it like here?

As soon as you set foot here, it’s easy to see why Burlington, Vermont has been ranked as a top college town by the New York Times and HuffPost. It’s a community that cares­ – about supporting local food providers, celebrating the arts, creating a more sustainable future, and preserving what makes the city such a great place to live. With world-class food, entertainment, recreation, and views, this is the perfect home base for your university experience. 

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Kayakers in the lake facing Burlington

Burlington, Vermont is America's #1 College Town 

Far from the middle of nowhere, Burlington is in the middle of everything.

  • Less than a 2-hour drive from the Bell Center in Montreal, where A-list musicians perform and professional sports teams face off.
  • A 4-hour drive from Boston, a historic and happening cultural center of New England. 
  • Connected to hundreds of destinations through the Burlington International Airport.
  • Surrounded by 6+ ski resorts within a 50-mile radius.

Students' Perspectives of Burlington and Beyond

 

A student and professor work together in the lab

Access to Job and Internship Opportunities

The city’s thriving network of startups, growing mid-stage companies, and big league organizations means you have a wealth of opportunities to explore internships and land career-launching jobs. Here are just a few of the local places our students have interned:

  • Ben & Jerry’s
  • Beta Technologies
  • Burton
  • Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists
  • Chittenden County Public Defender
  • Dealer.com
  • Eating Well Magazine
  • ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
  • Seventh Generation
  • Vermont State Legislature
Church Street Burlington

Top 10 To-Dos

It would be almost impossible to list all our favorite things in BTV*, but here are just a few:

  1. Shop the Church Street Marketplace
  2. Grab breakfast at the Burlington Farmers Market (Try a scallion pancake from Green Mountain Potstickers)
  3. Eat a creemee (That’s Vermont for soft serve; maple is the best flavor)
  4. Walk or bike the 8-mile path along Lake Champlain
  5. See international talent at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
  6. Visit the world’s tallest filing cabinet
  7. Spend a lake day at Oakledge or North Beach
  8. Take in an art exhibit at the Firehouse Gallery
  9. Explore Centennial Woods (or drive a bit to hike Mt. Philo)

*Why BTV? It's the airport code (and a popular nickname for the city!)

People ride bikes on the bike path

 

Getting Around the City

Burlington’s size makes it easy to get around no matter which mode of transportation you pick.

Shuttle: UVM’s free CATS shuttle gets you from A to B on-campus, and provides a safe and convenient connection to downtown.

Walk: UVM is just a 10-minute walk to the bustling downtown area.  

Bus: Green Mountain Transit (GMT) has routes throughout the city and beyond. As a UVM student, you can ride GMT services for free.

Bike: Use the Bird Bikeshare app, or bring your own.

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