Families and supporters provide a crucial support system in the journey to college - we see you and all that you do behind-the-scenes to support your catamount. Thank you! You’re such an important part of this transition and we’re excited to welcome you to the Catamount Community right alongside your student.

After paying the acceptance fee, admitted students will have access to their individualized New Student Checklist. This tool will guide them through completing the required action items before arriving on campus. Some of these items include submitting a housing and meal plan contract, scheduling a course registration advising appoitment, and submitting immunization forms for review. We have compiled a list of resources that can help you support your student through this transition and during their time at UVM.

Supporting Your Students Transition

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES

Get information about billing, setting up proxy access, awards, scholarships, direct deposit and more.

Student Financial Services Online →

 

HEALTH INSURANCE AND IMMUNIZATIONS

Learn how to submit required health forms and what services the Center for Health and Wellbeing provides.

Learn about required health forms →​

 

STUDENT PRIVACY & FERPA

UVM takes your student's privacy seriously. We work within federal policies to ensure your young adults' rights are protected throughout their time at UVM. University officials are constrained in what they can share with parents/families, absent consent of the student, by the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act. This includes things like grades, schedules, transcripts, billing information and more.

Initially this might feel counterintuitive to supporting your student in this transition - but consider it a great jumping off point for setting expectations and establishing clear lines of communication between you, well before the start of the academic year. Additionally, learning more about Proxy Access could resolve some frustrations around accessing financial information.

For more regarding students’ rights with respect to access to, and privacy of their student educational record - read the University's FERPA Rights Disclosure Policy (pdf).

 

 

UVM WEEKEND

September 27 - 29, 2024

Previously called Fall Family Weekend, UVM Weekend will include details on coming to visit your new student this Fall! 

 

CULTURAL RESOURCE GUIDE

This Cultural Resource Guide is for those living or considering living in the Burlington area and who want to learn more about the diverse resources available.

 

LOCAL EATS NEARBY

Have some extra time on your hands? Check out this list of local eateries!

 

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Conversation Starters for Families
Advice for Families from a Faculty Member
Family FAQ
UVM CARE Team
College / School Support Offices
Student Accessibility Services