Housing & Meal Plans
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Housing Costs
Students contract on-campus housing for an entire academic year unless they have approved plans to study abroad for a semester, will graduate early or are choosing the 11.5-month contract for 194 St. Paul Street. Students placed in College housing are bound by the cancellation policies noted below.
Main Campus Housing Costs
Residence Hall Cost per Year Cost per Fall: Payment due 8/1 Cost per Spring: Payment due 12/1 Standard $10,900 $5,450 $5,450 Boardman Hall $12,100 $6,050 $6,050 Butler Hall, Juniper Hall, Valcour Hall $11,500 $5,750 $5,750 Montreal, Dublin $12,600 $6,300 $6,300 Damage Deposit $100 $50 $50 194 St. Paul Street Contract Costs
194 St. Paul Street (11.5 month contract) Cost per Year* Cost per Summer: Payment Due 5/1 Cost per Fall: Payment Due 8/1 Cost per Spring: Payment Due 12/1 Studio $17,600 $2,640 $7,480 $7,480 2 Bedroom $14,500 $2,176 $6,162 $6,162 3 Bedroom $13,200 $1,980 $5,610 $5,610 4 Bedroom $13,000 $1,950 $5,525 $5,525 4 Bedroom Loft $13,300 $1,996 $5,652 $5,652 Damage Deposit $450 $150 $150 $150 *Charged at 15% for Summer and 42.5% each for Fall and Spring semester.
See our housing cancellation policies here.
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Housing Cancellation Policy for Main Campus (Burlington, Dublin, Montreal)
For any new incoming student (first year, transfer, or newly readmitted student) who reserves Main Campus housing starting in the Fall and later cancels it, the cancellation policy is*:
- Cancel on or before August 1: No cancellation fee
- Cancel between August 2 and August 15: $250 fee
- Cancel on or after August 16: $500 fee
- Cancel after move-in, including mid-semester: student is responsible for the full cost of the semester, plus $500 cancellation fee
*Any student who reserves Main Campus housing after the Housing Announcement (August 1) will have a two-week grace period to cancel without fee. Canceling beyond two weeks will put the student on the above cancellation schedule.
For any current upper class student who reserves Main Campus housing starting in the Fall and later cancels it, the cancellation policy is*:
- Cancel on or before May 15: no fee
- Cancel between May 16 and July 15: $250 fee
- Cancel on or after July 16, whichever is later: $500 fee
- Cancel after move-in, including mid-semester: student is responsible for the full cost of the semester
*Any student who reserves Main Campus housing after the Housing Selection process (April 6) will have a two-week grace period to cancel without fee. Canceling beyond two weeks will put the student on the above cancellation schedule.
Room Reassignment Requests:
- If you have already been assigned campus housing and request a new room assignment, then you will be held to the original cancellation policy.
- Meal plans cannot be refunded after move-in; any student who requests a room assignment from Main Campus to 194 St. Paul after move-in will continue to have the full meal plan for the remainder of that semester.
Cancel between Semesters:
For any student living in Main Campus housing (not 194 St. Paul) during the fall semester who wishes to cancel their spring semester housing for a reason other than approved study abroad, the cancellation policy is as follows:
- Cancel before your return for spring semester: $500 cancellation fee (student should remove all belongings immediately, and no later than noon (12 PM ET) on the Saturday after finals)
- Cancel after move-in for spring semester: student is responsible for the full cost of the semester
To cancel your housing reservation, please email reslife@champlain.edu for instructions.
If a student is withdrawing from the College, the Withdrawal Policy supersedes the Housing Cancellation Policy.
Cancel Spring Housing Assignment (for students not assigned campus housing in fall)
For any continuing student who is newly assigned campus housing (including 194 S. Paul) starting with Spring semester, before November 18, and later cancels it, the cancellation policy is as follows:
- Cancel within two weeks (14 days) of the assignment, or December 2, whichever is later: no cancellation fee*
- Cancel between 15 days and 30 days after placement, or December 16, whichever is later: $250 cancellation fee*
- Cancel any time on or after 45 days after placement, or December 17, whichever is later: $500 cancellation fee
- Any cancellation after move-in, including mid-year: the student is responsible for the full cost of the semester
*Any cancellation after the beginning of the semester (January 15) and prior to move in will be subject to a $500 cancellation fee.
For any new incoming student (first year student, transfer student, or newly readmitted student) who reserves housing, and later cancels it, the cancellation policy is:
- Cancel within two weeks (14 days) of the assignment announcement: no cancellation fee*
- Cancel between 15 days and 30 days after placement: $250 cancellation fee*
- Cancel any time on or after 31 days after placements: $500 cancellation fee
- Any cancellation after move-in, including mid-year: the student is responsible for the full cost of the semester
*Any cancellation after the beginning of the semester (January 15) and prior to move in will be subject to a $500 cancellation fee.
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Housing Cancellation Policy for 194 St. Paul
Any student who reserves 194 St. Paul housing with a start date of June 1, 2024 and later cancels it, the cancellation policy is*:
- Cancel on or before April 15: No cancellation fee
- Cancel between April 16 and May 15: $250 fee**
- Cancel between May 16 and May 31: $500 fee**
- Cancel on or after June 1: student is responsible for the full cost of the Housing Agreement Term
*Any student who reserves 194 St. Paul housing after April 15 and with a June 1 start date will have a two-week grace period to cancel without fee. Canceling beyond two weeks will put the student on the above cancellation schedule.
**A student currently living in the building under the previous year’s contract who cancels after the end date of that year’s contract but before the start date of their next year’s contract (i.e. between May 16 and May 31, 2024) will be charged a $500 cancellation fee. They are expected to vacate the suite within 48 hours.
A student may apply for reassignment to a Main Campus room prior to move-in at 194 St Paul. In this case, they are subject to the Main Campus Cancellation Policy dates.
To cancel your housing reservation, please email reslife@champlain.edu for instructions.
If a student is withdrawing from the College, the Withdrawal Policy supersedes the Housing Cancellation Policy.
Any student who signs a 194 St Paul Housing Agreement and remains an active Champlain College student will be held responsible for housing costs for the entire Housing Agreement Term upon move-in.
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Housing Repair Costs
Welcome to your home at Champlain College. It takes a lot of work to care for our Victorian-era mansions and more modern dormitories—we need your help!
Carelessness, vandalism, and damage to and/or theft of Champlain College property costs thousands of dollars and requires thousands of hours of labor each year. You can help reduce escalating damage costs and personal expenses.
This table lists some of the residential items frequently damaged by students as well as the approximate cost to repair or replace the item.
CARPENTRY Ceiling tile damage, 2’x4′ $28 Ceiling tile damage, 2’x2′ $22 Specialty wood, cabinet, other Actual Bulletin board, 4’x8′ $170 Floor tile (each) $54 Carpet (sq yd) $29 Major repairs Actual ELECTRICAL Light switch $91 Wall receptacle $91 Switch/receptacle cover $8 Unauthorized wiring Actual Light cover $80 Telephone jack $115 LIFE SAFETY Smoke detector $144 Emergency light $259 Fire extinguisher (non emergency) Replace: $148 Recharge: $83 Safety postings (1st offense) $150 Fire dept. trip (1st offense) $550 Exit sign $153 Smoke detector battery (missing) $45 Fire alarm pull station (1st offense) $600 PHONE/NETWORK Phone replacement $600 Cable (per ft) $35 WINDOWS Broken window $182-$583 Vinyl shade $48 Screen, missing or broken $160 Thermopane (sq ft) $188 DOORS and LOCKS Room number $31 Room door $230-$1,021 Hinges (each) $19 Door closer $361 Lock set / hardware $325 Lock core and key $85 Electronic lock set $1,025 Replace key $31 Reprogram card access (lost card) $52 Chipped door casing $55 Dead bolt $238 BATHROOMS Paper towel dispenser $55 Soap dispenser $37 Hand sanitizer dispenser $37 Toilet seat $46 Toilet paper dispenser $46 Faucet, sink $239 Mirror (sq ft) $11 Toilet, tank only $159 Toilet, complete $466 Tub/shower tile (sq ft) $19 Bathroom partitions Doors: $151 Walls: $226 Shower curtain $48 Shower rod $30 HVAC Thermostat $76 Thermostat, programmable $340 Air grille $220 Baseboard radiator cover (per ft) $24 DORM FURNITURE Desk chair Repair: $94 Replace: $135 Desk Repair: $234 Replace: $346 Dresser Repair: $234 Replace: $440 Wardrobe Repair: $301 Replace: $685 Mattress $219 Bed frame, complete Repair: $113 Replace: $235 Loft kit $211 LOUNGE FURNITURE Armchair $1,127 Couch Repair: $609 Replace: $1,951 TV cabinet Repair: $130 Replace: $586 End table Repair: $125 Replace: $396 Coffee table Repair: $215 Replace: $414 Lamp $54 OTHER Outdoor bench $361 Graffiti $110 Specialist $115/hr Physical Plant, misc. hours $60/hr Housekeeping cleaning $50/hr Wall repaint $140 Recycling bin $19 Trash can $12 Holes in wall Small: $90 Large: $160 Furniture disposal $120 Contractors
Listed charges cover materials and shipping and handling only. Labor will be added as required at applicable rates or per actual contractor invoices. Vandalism repair will be billed at overtime rate.Structural Damage
All repairs of walls, floors, ceilings, or built-in furniture will be based on current labor and material costs. A minimum charge of $50.00 will be assessed against any student who builds lofts, closets, etc. which are nailed into walls or furniture.Fire Safety
Removing smoke detector batteries and tampering with the fire extinguishers, fire alarms and CO detectors isn’t smart or funny-it’s deadly! Each year, college students across the country perish in residence hall fires. Often, their deaths could have been prevented by properly functioning life safety equipment. Be smart and stay alive!Other
There will be a 3 hour minimum cleaning charge of $40.00/hour for an excessively messy hall or room found at the end of the semester or at any time during the school year.Tampering with cable television, electric, telephone or other utility service carries a $225.00 minimum charge. All other items that don’t appear on this list will be billed at current labor and material costs. There is a minimum 3 hour labor charge after hours (nights and weekends).
All prices are subject to change without prior notice. These prices have been prepared by the Physical Plant using the most current information.
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Residential Meal Plans
Residential students (other than those living at 194 St. Paul Street or on the Montreal or Dublin campuses) are required to purchase the Carte Blanche meal plan, which provides unlimited visits to the Dining Hall and includes $150 Residential Flex dollars for purchases at the EATS food court in the CCM building.
The cost of the Carte Blanche meal plan for the academic year is $6,700 or $3,350 per semester.
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Off-Campus and Commuter Meal Plans
Students residing at 194 St. Paul Street or in an off-campus apartment may purchase a meal plan online or contact Compass Student Services at (802) 992-1474 or compass@champlain.edu.
In addition to the Carte Blanche meal plan (the residential plan outlined above) which is available for purchase, there are three other meal plan options for the academic year. The plans outlined below can be purchased using this form.
Silver 30 Block Meal Plan $400 30 meals at IDX Dining Hall and $100 Retail Flex for EATS CCM Food Court Gold 50 Block Meal Plan $675 50 meals at IDX Dining Hall and $200 Retail Flex for EATS CCM Food Court Diamond 100 Block Meal Plan $1350 100 meals at IDX Dining Hall and $500 Retail Flex for EATS CCM Food Court -
Employee Meal Plans
A 25-meal plan is available to faculty and staff for use at the IDX Dining Hall; it can be purchased securely online here.
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Using Your Meal Plan, Cash Card, and Flex Accounts in IDX and EATS
Meals at IDX: Meal plans will be used first at the IDX Dining Hall. If you run out of meals on your commuter or employee meal plan, your Flex account will be charged first, then Cash Card balances will be used.
Meals at EATS: Your Residential Flex credit ($150 per semester for residential students) will be debited first, then Retail Flex will be debited. If you run out of Retail Flex, then your Cash Card balances will be used. Meal plans are not valid at EATS. Credit/debit cards and cash are also accepted at both the IDX Dining Hall and EATS.
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Meal Prices (without Plan)
For those individuals who do not have a meal plan at Champlain, food is still available at a per-meal cost as listed below.
- Breakfast $7.50
- Lunch $9.50
- Dinner $11.50
- Specialty Dinner: $11.50
- Late Night $9.50
- Weekend Brunch $9.50
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Cash Card & Flex: What’s the difference?
Your ID card serves as your student or employee ID, meal plan card, and residence hall key. Your ID card also works as a debit card. There are two types of funds that you can place on your card:
Cash Card works as a debit card at certain campus sites, including EATS, the campus store, and the mailroom. The card may be used with these vendors in the greater Burlington area, and at any merchants who display our CC Cash Card logo. Cash Card is refundable when a student/employee departs from Champlain College (less a $10 processing fee). Tuition payments are not permissible via the CC Cash Card.
Retail Flex is ONLY available for use in EATS. Flex is non-refundable and expires at the end of the academic year.
Students, parents, and employees may deposit online to the Cash Card and/or Retail Flex Accounts; the minimum single daily deposit is $20 and the maximum single daily deposit is $500.
Learn more about your Cash Card, including how to make deposits, on our ID & Cash Card page.
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Cash Card Locations
Cash Card works as a debit card at certain campus sites, including EATS, the campus store, and mailroom. The card may be used with these vendors in the greater Burlington area, or at any merchants who display our CC Cash Card logo.
Student Accounts
Location
163 S Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
Office Hours
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM