CESS Undergraduate Student Services | College of Education and Social Services | The University of Vermont(title)

Welcome! We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate student success services and support. We take pride in knowing our students' interests, connecting them with opportunities, and providing extraordinary mentoring and support throughout their journey.

Your success is our success. We are here to help you.

Our small college fosters a community of belonging and connection. We do this to support people, not only as aspiring educators and social service professionals, but also as individual humans with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Here, you’ll be equipped with techniques, resources, and a close-knit network that will help you throughout your career.

Contact Us

  • Email: cessstsv@uvm.edu
  • Phone: (802) 656-3468
  • Location: 540 Waterman Building (8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday)

Meet Our Team

Tiffanie Spencer

Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Diversity and Engagement

Tiffanie.Spencer@uvm.edu (802) 656-7880

Eric Braun

Associate Director of Student Services and Retention • Academic Advisor

Eric.Braun@uvm.edu (802) 656-1452

Catherine Cane

Associate Director of Student Services • Academic Advisor

catherine.cane@uvm.edu (802) 656-1447

Will Major

Associate Director for Student Services and Retention • Academic Advisor

William.Major@uvm.edu (802) 656-1454

Advising

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Care is our culture. We provide holistic advising and support tailored to support each student’s academic, professional and personal goals.

Academic Advising and FAQs

Transfers

Internal UVM Transfers into CESS major or pursue a second major in CESS
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Would you like to transfer into a different major or pursure a double degree in the College of Education and Social Sciences? If so, please complete the internal transfer application process as described below.

Step 1: Log into myUVM.

Step 2: Go to the "Advising" tab on the top of the screen.

Step 3: Under the section "Declare or Change Your Major / Minor / Concentration," click the button that says, "In Another College/School."

Step 4: Complete the application form, click "Check Submission," and then click "Submit."

GPA Requirements

Students wishing to transfer a CESS major must meet the specific GPA requirements listed below.

Programs requiring a minimum cumulative GPA OF 2.5

  • Art Education (BSAE)
  • Early Childhood Education (BSEd)
  • Elementary Education (BSEd)
  • Middle Level Education (BSEd)
  • Music Education (BSME)
  • Physical Education (BSEd): Not accepting applicants currently
  • Secondary Education (BSEd): Coursework in the student’s area of concentration (English language arts, math, science, social studies or foreign language) must meet the minimum GPA requirement of 3.0.

Program requiring a minimum cumulative GPA OF 2.3

  • Social Work (BSW)

Program requiring a minimum cumulative GPA OF 2.0

  • Human Development and Family Science (BS or Minor)

Review Process and Timeline

Once the internal transfer application is completed by the student, CESS Student Services invites the student to meet with either a faculty advisor or student services advisor. During the meeting, the student and advisor discuss benchmarks, program and licensure requirements, and expected graduation date. 

Provided the student meets the GPA requirements and agrees to the program requirements, the transfer into CESS occurs within 3-5 days. If minimum requirements are not met, the student is advised on which courses to take in order to stay on track for their eventual transfer, or other program options are presented.

External Transfers into UVM
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Join our extraordinary community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We take pride in learning about your interests and promoting your success. Our students enjoy the open, inclusive, and action-oriented culture of CESS. We will connect you with opportunities to learn, work, live, and play at UVM and in Vermont’s vibrant environments. We look forward to welcoming you!

Transfer to UVM: How to Apply

CCV to UVM 2+2 Transfer Pathways
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Academic pathways that guarantee qualified CCV students junior status when they transfer to UVM: