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Start Your Journey!

Choose the application that’s right for you — for free! We want to get to know you as a whole person, not just your GPA or test scores. While your official transcripts are required, standardized test scores and letters of recommendation are optional.

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First-Year Applicants 

Have Questions?

Our Admissions team is here to help. Call, email, or live-chat all your questions, big and small.

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Consider Applying Early Decision!

If Champlain is your top choice school, we highly recommend Early Decision. It influences our application decision-making process, and it comes with perks!

Learn About Applying Early Decision
Students come to Champlain College to build a better future. Our students graduate Ready. Ready for work. Ready for life. Ready to make a difference.
Alex Hernandez, Champlain College President
Alex Hernandez, Champlain College President

Application Deadlines

Application Type Application Dates Decision Release Date*
Early Decision November 15, 2024 December 16, 2024
Early Action December 15, 2024 January 3, 2025
Regular Decision January 3, 2025 January 15, 2025
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All deadlines are 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Decisions are released online only. To view your decision, sign into your Application Dashboard. Don’t have a one? Create your account.

*Decision release dates are contingent on receiving all requisite application materials by the stated deadlines, including transcripts and portfolios, if required.
**Certain majors are not eligible for Spring enrollment.

Open House Events

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Every season is beautiful in Vermont, which means there’s never a bad time to attend an Open House at Champlain College. And it’s the best option if you truly want to know what it’s like to be a student at Champlain.

All of our Open House events give you the opportunity to

  • learn about majors and programs directly from faculty, deans and current students
  • explore the Champlain campus and city of Burlington including the lakefront and Church Street, and
  • get guidance from our Admissions and Financial Aid staff on what to expect when you apply.

Open House events include campus tours, information sessions, complimentary lunch, and more!

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