Undergraduate Admissions
Meeting new people is one of the best parts of the college experience. Whether you join an identity group or try a brand new intramural sport, UVM has limitless opportunities to connect with others. Meet three students who chose UVM as the place where they learn, grow, and find opportunities through community.  

Meet Wayne

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Major: Electrical Engineering  

Hometown: Bronx, New York  

“I looked forward to a change in environment, connecting with identity groups, and starting my career path. It was a daunting transition, but I quickly adjusted to managing myself and the high level of academics.” 

Meet Sierra

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Major: Anthropology (Global Health), Psychological Science 

Hometown: Forest Knolls, California 

“The University of Vermont has provided me with more incredible experiences than I imagined when I first started college. In the last two years I’ve gotten involved on campus, connected with professors, traveled, and made lifelong friends.” 

Meet Soham

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Major: Wildlife & Fisheries Biology, Minor in Zoology  

Hometown: Mumbai, India 

“There are so many communities you can be part of here. If you come to UVM, I can assure you of one thing: you will always have support.”