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We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in another College or School at UVM who would like to transfer into the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR). This application process allows us to ensure students' interests are a good fit for the requested major and that the program of interest has capacity. Prior to applying, we encourage all applicants to review the RSENR Mission Question and to visit the RSENR Undergraduate Majors page to review information about the School and their program of interest.

Internal Transfer Criteria

While minimum requirements for internal transfers vary by program, each internal transfer to RSENR must meet the following criteria:

  • Have been admitted to UVM and have not yet matriculated, meaning they are an incoming first-year student. They wish to switch from their current unit to RSENR prior to their arrival on campus

OR

  • Are a current UVM student with First Year or Sophomore standing
    • Current students cannot have any incompletes (INC’s) or missing (M) grades
    • Current students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and have completed at least 12 credits at UVM. 

All applicants must have a demonstrated understanding of their selected major and be able to articulate how their academic and professional goals align with that program.

Akol Aguek will have virtual internal transfer information sessions from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the fall and spring semesters beginning Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Please send Akol an email at Akol.Aguek@uvm.edu with the date you plan to attend a virtual information session and Akol will send you a link to join the meeting.

Application Process

To apply to transfer into RSENR from another unit at UVM please fill out the online Internal Transfer Application Form.

The Rubenstein School will consider applications for internal transfers to start in Fall 2025. UVM students can submit their application for internal transfer at any time, but all applications to be considered for a Fall 2025 start must be submitted by March 15, 2025 at 11:59pm. All applications will be reviewed between March 15 and March 30, 2025, at which time decisions will be sent out to internal transfer applicants.

Admittance of internal transfers into the Rubenstein School is dependent on multiple factors including application materials and the capacity of the program you are applying to transfer into.

If you have any questions about this application process, please contact our Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Akol Aguek at Akol.Aguek@uvm.edu and copy RSENRStudentServices@uvm.edu.  

Transferring out of RSENR 

Current Rubenstein School students interested in pursuing a major outside of RSENR should contact the college or school they are interested in transferring into as each college and school has its own process for administering transfers.

Changing Majors within RSENR

Current Rubenstein School students interested in changing their major within RSENR should talk to their advisor about the major they are interested in. They should also consider meeting with the Program Director for the major before finalizing their decision. To submit a change of major request, complete and submit the online Registrar Form.

RSENR Internal Transfer Application Form

 

Other RSENR Undergraduate Resources & Forms

 

Contact RSENR Student Services

Akol Aguek will have virtual internal transfer information sessions from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the fall and spring semesters. Email Akol.Aguek@uvm.edu with the date you plan to attend and Akol will send you a link to join the meeting.