Department of Student Life

Have the Time of your Life.

Find friends, build community, make a difference and have fun doing it. Did you know, over 80% of UVM students participate in co-curricular activities? Whether it's developing amazing leaders, creating campus programing opportunities, or helping our students build a lasting network with their peers - we want you to get involved, connected, and to make the most out of your UVM experience.

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What's Up?

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Lead the Way - Attend an info session and apply to be a 2020 TREK Leader

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Apply Online - Learn more about becoming a member of the fall's WOW Squad.

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Winter is Here - Check out how we're kicking off the spring semester.

SPOTLIGHT

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THE TREK TO UVM.

Over 270 first-year UVM students, led by 76 upper class leaders, began their University of Vermont experience as part of the Department of Student Life's 40th TREK adventure - a unique, 7-day first year outdoor and service pre-semester program. One of the biggest and most diverse new-student, collegiate, community building programs in the northeast region, UVM's TREK program has sent new students all over the state of Vermont to explore the region's wilderness, develop leadership skills, and work on community service projects..

Learn More about TREK →

Get Outside

Check out the view from the top. Change your perspective with trips, leadership programs and courses.

Join the Tradition

Over 180 years and going strong. Fraternities and sororities lead the way in service and philanthropy.

Give Back

Leadership and experiential learning opportunities abound, both in and outside the classroom.