Summer University
Students
Welcome to the University of Vermont!
Below you will find information and resources that will help you have the best experience in your summer courses.
Registration and Enrollment
Course registration is open to UVM students and alumni, professionals, students from other colleges, high school students, lifelong learners, and other continuing education students.
Current Students
Log into MyUVMNew or Visiting Students
Pre-RegisterHigh School Students
View CoursesIf you are a current UVM student, you can register for summer courses through your MyUVM portal.
If you are new to UVM you should fill out the Pre-registration Form for summer courses at UVM (no obligation). By completing the Pre-Registration Form, you are provided with a UVM Student Identification number from the registrar’s office and a NetID for email and student portal access.
- Activate Your Net ID: After you pre-register, within 1-2 business days, UVM will create an email account and NetID for all students. Activate your UVM “NetID” by going to www.uvm.edu/account. Your NetID (your UVM user name that connects you to your UVM e-mail address) is usually your first initial and 7 letters of your last name (but this may vary). After you have activated your NetID, you will be prompted to set up a password, and given instructions as to how to access your e-mail account, which may be forwarded to any other account you have. All official UVM correspondence, including billing notices, will be sent to your UVM email account. It is very important to check it often. The best way to access your UVM e-mail is through MyUVM. The logo for myUVM is located at the top right of all UVM webpages, next to “Search UVM.”
- Log into your myUVM: As a student, you have access to the web-based student portal. This is where all of your information is kept, as well as where you will go to register for courses, view your schedule, add/drop/ withdraw from a course and access your billing information. You can access this system by going to myUVM at: https://myuvm.uvm.edu. This myUVM portal link is available in the top right corner of every page on the UVM website.
- Adding/Dropping a course – To register for a course, log into your myUVM portal and select the Add/Drop/Withdraw menu. Keep in mind that during the summer the add/drop periods are much shorter. You can reference the add/drop deadlines here. Those dates are also available under each summer course description.
- Withdrawing from a course – if you wish to withdraw from a course after the drop deadline, you can do so from myUVM portal during the withdrawal period, by clicking on Add/Drop/Withdraw button. Refund of tuition is based on the date of course withdrawal. Check the course description for specific dates. Students who simply stop attending classes without completing one of the formal procedures listed above will not be automatically dropped or withdrawn from the course and will likely receive a failing grade on their transcript.
Visiting Students
Every summer hundreds of students attending other colleges or universities take courses at UVM through Summer University as a visiting undergraduate or visiting graduate student. To sign up for a UVM student account, complete the Pre-Registration form (no obligation).
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition is discounted 30% from academic year tuition. Vermont residents, even if attending a college or university out-of-state, qualify for the UVM in-state rate. Carefully review Tuition and Fees and Financial Aid information. Make note of the UVM billing cycle and that My UVM Portal can be used to access financial details. Only UVM students are allowed by FERPA law to access their personal information (grades, transcripts, billing). Students may set up up a parent or someone else who is supporting the financial aspects of their education, with Proxy Access. The student can grant a Proxy online access to their financial aid and/or account and billing information. For more information on Proxy Access, visit: https://www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices/setting_proxy_access.
Things to do before your first class
- Are you registered for an online course? Before your course begins, go to uvm.edu/online for information on how to access your course and how online courses work.
- Get your UVM ID Card through the UVM CATCARD Service Center.
- Buy your books from the UVM bookstore or other vendors.
- Connect to the UVM Libraries by visiting https://library.uvm.edu/. Resources include the online library catalog, databases, course reserves, and other services.
If you are connecting to the library from off-campus, click on “Connect from Off Campus” and follow the instructions for setting up your proxy server or downloading the VPN client. You will need your CATcard to sign out library materials, check your library records, renew your library books, or to recall materials from other users. You will need your Net ID and password to access online library resources including electronic reserves.
Grades and Transcripts
Grades for Summer term courses will be available online at myUVM.
Follow these simple procedures:
- Log in using your NetID and password
- Click on View Grades
- High school students should do this right away before you lose login privileges. (If this happens, you will need to go to Network ID & Account Management and select Set up your NetID.)
You can request your official transcript by logging into myUVM student portal and going to the Registrar tab. You can find more information here: https://www.uvm.edu/registrar/request-your-transcript
Transferring Credit
You will need to contact your home institution to ensure that they will accept the transfer credits from your course(s). If you need a syllabus ahead of time, please contact the instructor of the course by clicking on the link to their name within the course’s webpage. You may also contact the Department offering the course for more information.
Accessibility Services
Visit Student Accessibility Services (SAS) in the Center for Academic Success for information on accommodations. Please be aware that it could take between 1-3 weeks, sometimes longer, to receive and implement accommodations with SAS. This is based on several potential factors, including but not limited to: the nature of a student’s academic accommodation requests, the availability of appropriate supporting documentation, and scheduling appointments during peak periods of a semester.
Summer Housing
There’s no need to commit to a lease/sublet for the entire summer. Live with other summer academic students in one of our residence halls with access to a fully staffed main desk and a residence director on duty 24/7. Learn more at Summer housing options.
Transportation and Parking
Visit UVM Transportation and Parking Services for information about parking passes and public transportation options.
Counseling and Other Health Services
Visit the Center for Health and Well-Being for health resources and services.
Campus Safety
The Annual Public Safety Report and Fire Safety Report (Clery) provide information on campus safety and fire safety policies, practices and programs, as well as information on crime and fire statistics. These reports can be found at: http://www.uvm.edu/police/?Page=reports/clery/index.html
Student Services
Want to talk with an advisor? Our student service team is here to help connect you to University resources at large, as well as to help you navigate your summer course(s). Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM -5 PM. Additional advising times can be made upon request. Please call the front office 800-639-3210 or 802-656-2085 to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors. We look forward to meeting you!
FAQs
If you are a current UVM student, you can register for summer courses through your MYUVM portal. Students new to UVM and Precollege students should fill out the UVM preregistration form: https://learn.uvm.edu/apply/register/
Summer registration opens in February. Students can add Summer courses until the final course add date (Add/Drop Dates). Please note the registration process for new students/Precollege can take up to a week.
UVM Summer courses start in May, June, and July
Yes, however due to the intensity of summer session courses, we do not recommend students take more than one course per session (May/June/July).
Summer courses have various add/drop and refund dates. Please refer to the Summer University site.
For more information about Summer financial aid and scholarships, please contact student financial services at: https://www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices/contact_us
Students receive a 30% tuition discount during summer. Please note, spring student account balances must be settled before you can register for summer. You can check your account balance on the myUVM portal. Please refer to the Student Financial Services summer tuition and fees site: https://www.uvm.edu/studentfinancialservices/summer_university_tuition_and_fees
Due to the intensity of summer session courses, we do not recommend students take more than one course per session (May/June/July).
Grades for Summer term courses will be available online at myUVM.
Follow these simple procedures:
- Log in using your NetID and password
- Click on View Grades
- High school students should do this right away before you lose login privileges. (If this happens, you will need to go to Network ID & Account Management and select Set up your NetID.
You can request your official transcript by logging into MyUVM student portal and going to the Registrar tab. You can find more information here: https://www.uvm.edu/registrar/request-your-transcript
I am not a UVM student and I want to transfer credits back to my home institution. How do I do this?
We are happy to welcome you to UVM for the summer! Please complete a Pre-registration form and then follow the instructions you receive by email. You will need to contact your home institution to ensure that they will accept the transfer credits from your course(s). If you need a syllabus ahead of time, please contact the instructor of the course by clicking on the link to their name within the course’s webpage. You may also contact the Department offering the course for more information.
Students may choose to purchase their books from the UVM bookstore or other outside vendors.
Online courses in Brightspace typically become available the weekend prior to the course start date. Contact faculty directly if you would like to see a syllabus prior to that date.
Students may choose to work while taking courses, however due to the intensity of the summer session courses we recommend you plan your schedule according to course expectations.
Still Have Questions?
Call us at 800-639-3210 or 656-2085 or visit https://learn.uvm.edu/contact/.
Interested in Transferring to UVM?
You would be joining an outstanding community of scholars at one of the nation’s top public universities. Many transfer students have found a home at the University of Vermont, and we are eager to welcome more. If you are looking to finish your degree in a place where academics and community go hand-in-hand, and where students are provided with the resources to grow intellectually and culturally, then UVM may be for you. Learn more.