Students are admitted to the University of Vermont Historic Preservation Program from a wide variety of academic backgrounds ranging from history, architectural history, architecture, and business administration, to engineering, art history, planning, law, and other fields of undergraduate study. Candidates must hold at least a bachelors' degree from an accredited academic institution prior to enrollment.
Because historic preservation is a field of many skills and interests, the admissions review policy maintains flexibility about applicants' previous academic studies and experience, placing emphasis upon their stated motivations and capacity to do independent, self-directed work.
Graduate Admission Information
Those interested should apply directly to the UVM Graduate Admissions Office using their on-line graduate application form. Applications must be supported by an official transcript from each college or university attended, two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant's capacity for graduate work, and a statement of purpose. A writing sample is not required but can be added to your application as supporting material. Your writing sample must be the sole work of the applicant, such as an independent research paper, a design project, or other evidence of professional ability.
Application Deadlines
The regular annual deadline for fall admissions is March 1, however applicants are encouraged to submit their complete applications with transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations to the Graduate Admissions Office in advance to avoid processing delays. Class sizes are managed with priority selection given to those applicants with the strongest applications. Late applications may be reviewed after March 1 should openings be available. For more information on late admissions, please contact the Historic Preservation Program directly at histpres@uvm.edu
Diversity Statement
The policy of the University of Vermont is to not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, color, religion, age, national origin, or Vietnam Veteran status in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Additional application information and on-line application forms are available from the Graduate Admissions Office. All application materials must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office, 332 Waterman Building, The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405-0160.
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Contact the Historic Preservation Program by email at histpres@uvm.edu