Choose Your Pathway
The application process and requirements vary based on your current student status at UVM, the program(s) in which you are interested, and whether you intend to take the courses for graduate credit. If you have any questions, email us at ifa@uvm.edu.
Prospective Graduate Students | Current UVM Graduate Students | Professional Non-Credit Options
Prospective Graduate Students
Master of Science in Agroecology
If you are a prospective graduate student and are interested in the Master of Science in Agroecology, you will need to apply through the Graduate College. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email ifa@uvm.edu for more information.
Full or Micro Certificate Program
If you are a prospective graduate student and are interested in the Full or Micro Certificate Program in Agroecology, you will need to apply through the Graduate College. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email ifa@uvm.edu for more information.
Standalone Courses
If you are NOT currently a UVM student and you are interested in taking standalone IFA courses for graduate credit, please register via the Professional and Continuing Education portal.
If you are interested in taking any of our courses as a non-credit participant, please review "Professional Non-Credit Options" below.
Costs
Visit the Graduate College for current course costs.
Current UVM Graduate Students
Full or Micro Certificate Program
If you are a current UVM graduate student, you will need to apply for the Full/Micro Certificate Program in Agroecology through the Graduate College. However, some requirements are waived; email ifa@uvm.edu for more information.
Standalone Courses
If you are a current UVM graduate student and wish to take IFA courses individually, and not as part of a certificate program, no application is required. You can register through the Office of the Registrar.
Note that some courses have prerequesites; instructor permission is required to bypass any prerequisite courses.
Costs
Visit the Graduate College for current course costs.
Professional Non-Credit Options
Non-Credit Enrollment Information
If you are interested in taking standalone IFA courses without receiving graduate credit (noncredit), no application is required. However, we recommend that you review the recommended minimum qualifications below. We share these guidelines to help prospective students understand our class requirements and have a positive educational experience. Classes are taught at a graduate level and include academic readings from journals and books, as well as written assignments.
Recommended minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's (4-year) or Associate’s university degree (2-year)
- Able to attend weekly 2-hour class sessions online (typically take place midday in Eastern time zone)
- Able to complete 6-8 hours of classwork per week
- Fluent or functional English language skills
- Reliable access to stable internet connection
If you do not meet one or more of these requirements but still wish to enroll, we encourage you to reach out to our team at ifa@uvm.edu.
Cost
Noncredit Cost
The cost per course (2026-2027) is $750, plus a $26.25 processing fee. Payments may be made online via credit card.
Registration
Noncredit Registration
Public noncredit enrollment is currently paused as we implement the inaugural year of our Master’s in Agroecology Program. Please check back for fall noncredit course updates.
Scholarship Requests
Noncredit Scholarship Requests
Public noncredit enrollment is currently paused as we implement the inaugural year of our Master’s in Agroecology Program. Please check back for fall noncredit course updates.