Please visit the Transfer Students - Admissions Office page for more details.

To graduate from CAS, students must complete at a minimum: 

• A major and a minor 

or 

• Two majors  

or 

• Co-major in another unit at UVM 

or 

• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 

Students may complete a minor from another unit at UVM 

Important CAS Degree and Distribution Requirements: 

• Minimum of 120 credits completed 

• 30 of the last 45 credits applied towards the degree must be completed at UVM 

• No more than 45 credits in courses with the same departmental prefix can be applied to the 120 credits required for graduation 

• If major and minor in CAS, a minimum of 96 credits must be earned through CAS courses  

• If minor is in another college, dual degree, or for certain approved majors, a minimum of 84 credits must be earned through CAS courses 

• Typically, a maximum of one course can be used to satisfy a requirement for both a major and a minor 

• In most cases, completing the college requirements will result in completing the Catamount Core Curriculum Requirements as well. 

• LANGUAGE: 2 courses/at least 6 credits in the same foreign language. Typically, these courses also satisfy the Catamount Core requirements of GC2, OC, and/or WIL2 designations.

The Catamount Core Curriculum is made up of 42 credits in courses distributed across three main areas: LIBERAL ARTS (21 credits); CORE SKILLS (9 credits); and COMMON GROUND VALUES (12 credits). 

Students can take courses that fulfill more than one category, but they must take at least 40 unique credits to fulfill the Catamount Core requirements. 

In most cases, completing the CAS Distribution Requirements will result in completing the Catamount Core requirements as well.

Once you have been accepted, you will receive an official transfer credit evaluation in 3-5 business days. A dedicated transfer student advisor in CAS will help you review how your transfer credit has been evaluated and applied towards your degree requirements.

The initial credit evaluation we provide doesn’t have to be set in stone. If you need a more in-depth review for a specific course, we will request that you provide the course syllabus so we can conduct that specific review. 

Email cas+trace@uvm.edu to discuss your credit evaluation with a transfer advisor 

Your initial Transfer Credit Evaluation is not set in stone. A dedicated CAS transfer student advisor can help you make recommendations for appeals. 

If you would like to have a course reviewed for a specific equivalent course or credit in another discipline, send a course syllabus to transfer@uvm.edu for further review.   

Include the following relevant information: 

• The course subject, course number, and course title  

• What school the course was originally taken at 

• What discipline and/or course would you like to have this course reviewed for 

• What level of credit you are seeking (1000, 2000, or 3000) 

• What Catamount Core Requirement you want the course reviewed for 

The course will be re-evaluated, and you will receive an email communicating the final transfer credit decision as soon as the faculty has decided.

Examples:  

I would like BIO 101: Basic Biology, from Xavier College, to be reviewed for the equivalent of BIOL 1400: Principles of Biology 1 at UVM.  

I would like POLI 205: Honors Political Theory, from Xavier College, to be reviewed as a 2000-level course at UVM. 

I would like HUM 100: Perspectives of Humanity, from Xavier College, to be reviewed for the AH3: Humanities Catamount Core requirement.  

Your Degree Audit is a helpful tool to keep track of your degree progress. 

• Lists and tracks your requirements based on your major/minor. 

• Tracks completed, in-progress, and requirements you still need. 

For new Transfer Students starting in the Fall semester, you will need to run a “What-If” in your degree audit. 

Instructions:

• Go to your My UVM dashboard, click on the “Degree Works” card, and click “Run a Degree Audit” link 

• Click the “What-If” button near the top of your audit 

• Select the current catalogue year 

• Select your major and/or minor 

• Press the purple button labeled “Run What-If”

If registration is currently open, you can register as soon as you pay your deposit! Registration Schedule. Your class standing is based on completed credits and does not count the credits for courses you are currently enrolled in.

You can register on your own, or a dedicated CAS transfer student advisor can help you register. Helpful information and step-by-step instructions for registration.

New transfer students are highly encouraged to attend their assigned registration advising appointment with an advisor in CAS before the start of their first semester.  

If you plan on enrolling in French or Spanish at any level, you must take the free Foreign Language Placement test before enrolling in a class. You must take the test even if you've never formally studied French or Spanish. 

If you have studied any other language offered at UVM and want to continue in that language, please enroll in the level you think appropriate, or discuss with your advisor to make sure that you enroll in the appropriate level. If you want to start a new language, please enroll in the 1100-level course for that language.

UVM requires a free Math Placement Assessment to determine readiness for calculus courses. The assessment is up to 30 questions and generally takes 60 - 90 minutes to complete.  

Students who enroll in a calculus course but have not taken the assessment will be automatically disenrolled from the course. 

In the College of Arts and Sciences, every student is assigned at least one academic advisor. CAS assigns two types of advisors: Professional and Faculty.  

Professional Advisors are staff who work in Student Services, and whose only role on campus is to advise students. These individuals have wide-ranging knowledge and often function as referral resources, connecting students with the support they need to be successful. Professional advisors will always either know the answer to your question or help you figure out who does!  

Faculty Advisors are your professors, as well as advising supports. Your faculty advisor will belong to your chosen field of study and have expertise in that field. They are knowledgeable about resources, opportunities, and can help you begin think about life after graduation.  

You can see your advisor’s contact info under the “Advising” tab in your myUVM portal. You can reach out to them at any time with questions, or to request an appointment.    

Professional advisors are available to meet with you in person or remotely. Our office is located at 438 College Street. 

The easiest way to schedule an appointment is through the Navigate app. Choose the location “College of Arts and Sciences” and look for the appointment reasons “Academic Advising” or “Student Services Advising”. If you can’t find a time that works for you, email CAS@uvm.edu.   

You can also schedule an appointment by calling 802-656-3344 or emailing CAS@uvm.edu.   

Schedule a same-day appointment  

On-call advisors are available from 1:30-3:30, Monday through Friday. Call (802) 656-3344 or email CAS@uvm.edu to schedule an appointment. These appointments can only be scheduled day-of and are first come first served. 

Incoming transfer students who are less than 20 years old on their first day of classes have a housing requirement of 2 semesters on campus and are guaranteed on-campus housing in one of our returner residence halls.  

Once you pay your acceptance fee, you can access and review your housing and meal plan contract in your Housing Portal, explore Learning Community options, and rank your preferences.  

Transfer students who are 20+ years old on the first day of class may request housing, but are not guaranteed space on campus. To request on-campus housing, activate your NetID and fill out an On-Campus Housing Request form.  

Contact: 

Email: universityhousing@uvm.edu 

Phone: (802) 656-3434 

New transfer students who are 20 years or older on their first day of classes do not have a housing requirement and are not guaranteed on-campus housing.

UVM has multiple affiliate housing options that may appeal to UVM students. These are off-campus and are managed by other Burlington entities in partnership with UVM. These options include: 

• University Commons (South Burlington) 

• Catamount Run (South Burlington) 

• Spinner Place (Winooski) 

• Redstone Lofts (Burlington) 

• Redstone Commons (Burlington) 

• Ethan Allen Apartments (Essex) 

• Catamount Lane Apartments (Colchester) 

Office of Student and Community Relations (OSCR) - If you would like to get information about off-campus-housing resources, please email UVM's Office of Student and Community Relations at oscr@uvm.edu.  

The OSCR hosts an off-campus housing database that is available to students. On this site you can: 

• Search for off-campus housing 

• Find a UVM roommate 

• Find helpful off-campus living resources 

Real Estate Operations (REO) Office is a new resource, run through the UVM Office of the General Counsel, designed to assist students that are looking for off-campus housing. 

All on-campus residents are required to have a meal plan. Students living off campus can also choose from various meal plans or pay per visit at dining locations across campus.  

Contact: 

Email: dining@uvm.edu 

Phone: (802) 656-3434  

The Center for Health and Wellbeing offers medical, mental health, and wellbeing services to keep students healthy, successful, and engaged during their time at UVM. Services are open to all full-time UVM students who have paid the health fee.

Student Financial Services can assist you with Financial Aid and Scholarships.  

Start with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is used to apply for federal student aid, including grants, loans, and work-study funds. At UVM, it is also used to determine your eligibility for need-based institutional grant, scholarship, and loan aid. 

Transfer students will automatically be considered for the Dean's Merit Scholarship, Akol Aguek Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, and Pathway Scholarship.  

Contact:

Email: sfs@uvm.edu 

Phone: (802) 656-5700 

UVM GO Community: early move-in programs in coordination with residential Learning Communities. Open to transfer students who are living on campus.

UVM GO Cities and UVM GO International: 4-7 day travel programs running in July (Cities) and end of July/early August (International).

Contact:

Email: uvmgo@uvm.edu  

Orientation is required for all incoming transfer students and is designed to help you explore campus life, connect with resources, build community, and HAVE FUN! 

Transfer students are grouped together and participate in activities and information sessions specifically designed for transfer students. Many students build their first connections at UVM during Orientation.   

Contact:

Email: orientation@uvm.edu 

Phone: (802) 656-4136 

Office of Student & Community Relations  (OSCR)

Your resource for all things off-campus life! 

Transfer students have the same parking privileges as existing students.  

Eligibility for a campus resident parking permit requires that a student have completed two full-time semesters and obtained a minimum of 27 credits at an institution of higher education. 

Campus Map 

Off-campus parking resources  

Contact:

Email: parking@uvm.edu 

Phone: (802) 656-8686 

Looking for a part-time job on or around campus?  

'Find a Job' guide (PDF) has step-by-step instructions for finding a job. 

Jobs Board (JobX) is a simple way to search for postings, updated regularly!

UVM's four Intercultural Centers provide space and resources essential to community development and support. 

Interfaith Center 

Inclusive of any individual’s religion, spirituality, or faith, supporting wholistic development while navigating the complexity of living in a pluralistic world.  

Mosaic Intercultural Center 

Focus on joy and excellence at UVM through building community, fostering a sense of belonging, and facilitating programs to help students succeed on their terms! 

Prism Center

Prism serves the diverse queer and trans communities at UVM and works to create a campus community where people of all sexual and gender identities can thrive. 

WAGE Center 

The Women and Gender Equity Center creates joyful community as a means of manifesting our vision of a courageous and connected campus for all. 

Discover unique opportunities at UVM Clubs! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.

Office of Experiential Learning & Discovery 

This College of Arts & Sciences office can connect you with: 

• Internships 

• Community-Engaged Learning 

• Travel Experiences 

• Online programs 

• Full-Time Experiences 

• Research Opportunities 

Fellowships, Opportunities, Undergraduate Research (FOUR) 

Research and funding opportunities, across every discipline, are available to all UVM students regardless of college! 

For students who wish to take their studies, research, and creative works to the next level, there are many honors options. 

College Honors 

Also known simply as the Honors Thesis – it provides an opportunity to pursue two semesters (six credits) of independent research under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Students may pursue a thesis or creative project. 

Departmental Honors 

Many of the College of Arts and Sciences departments have opportunities for their majors to achieve departmental honors. Additional information is available from the individual departments. 

Graduating with honors

Bachelor's degrees may be conferred, and the diploma inscribed with honors in recognition of general high standing in scholarship.

The Patrick Leahy Honors College 

A residential college at UVM. Students must complete all curricular requirements of the Honors College in addition to CAS. Honors College requirements limit this option to transfer students who have a first-year class standing in their first semester at UVM, looking to apply for admission in their sophomore year.

Transfer students can study abroad while at UVM! If you think you want to study abroad, you should begin the study abroad process as soon as possible.  Students typically study abroad in their Junior year.  

Keep in mind that you need to attend UVM for at least one semester before studying abroad, and your last 30 out of 45 credits must be completed at UVM.  

Use UVM GoAbroad to explore programs that interest you!

Undergraduate Tutoring Center 

Provides FREE academic support, including subject area tutoring, supplemental instruction, and study skills tutoring. 

Contact:

Email: tutoring@uvm.edu  

Undergraduate Writing Center 

From reviewing assignments, brainstorming, and getting organized, to forming an argument, revising, and citing sources, peer writing tutors can assist students at any point in the writing process. 

Contact:

Email: writing.center@uvm.edu 

Phone: (802) 656-1958 

Student Accommodation Services 

 SAS staff work with students to ensure equal access to UVM academic programs and services. All disability accommodations are determined through an interactive process that requires the engagement of both the student and SAS staff. 

New transfer students should start this process once they have confirmed admission to the university. 

Contact:

Email: access@uvm.edu 

Phone: (802) 656-7753  

Career Center 

Each path to career success is unique. UVM can help you find yours. Whoever you are - whatever identities you hold - we are committed to supporting you in finding meaningful and rewarding work. 

Drop-in: Mon – Thurs | 10am – 2pm (2nd floor of the Davis Center room 204) 

Schedule Appointments with Career Coaches Online through Navigate 

Contact:

Email: career@uvm.edu or hannah.roque@uvm.edu