Get answers to all your questions about applying to Champlain College! Learn about Early Decision benefits, Regular Decision deadlines, portfolio submission, and the test-optional policy.
Embarking on your college application journey is an exciting adventure! So welcome any questions that come up along the way.
Our doors are always open at the Welcome & Admissions Center in Roger H. Perry Hall, ready to answer your calls, emails, or live chats. And for those curious after-hours moments, fear not! We’ve compiled this comprehensive list of frequently asked questions to help guide you. Let’s take the ride together!
By choosing Early Decision, you demonstrate your enthusiasm for Champlain College and position yourself for a head start on your academic and personal success.
There are two Early Decision deadlines:
Students who apply by the ED I deadline will receive their decision by mid-December and will have first consideration for admission to Champlain College (this is particularly useful for students who are applying for competitive majors with number caps).
Students who apply by the ED II deadline will receive their decision by mid-January and will be considered for admission ahead of Regular Decision students.
The earlier you apply, the less competitive the application process will be.
Our Application Dashboard allows you to track the status of your application and determine if you have any outstanding requirements. If you do not already have an account for our dashboard, please create one using the same email address you used to submit your application.
If you have forgotten your password, you can request a new one here.
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admission@champlain.edu. You can also call or text Admissions at (802) 625-0201.
Yes. Please submit any additional materials as soon as possible to be considered for admission. We cannot review your file without your portfolio. Please be sure to follow the portfolio submission guidelines for your major.
Decisions are released according to the type of application.
As long as we receive your FAFSA before the Early Decision deadline of November 15 (or December 15 if you applied Early Decision II), your financial aid offer will be included in your admissions packet. If we do not receive your FAFSA before that date, you will still receive a financial aid offer with your merit scholarship eligibility. The Office of Financial Aid will send you a revised financial aid offer, including your need-based federal, state, and institutional aid, after you submit your FAFSA.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid and their experienced staff will work with you to learn more about your unique situation and discuss options that may include additional scholarship assistance. If your financial aid offer does not meet your demonstrated financial need, you may request to be released from the Early Decision agreement.
Applications for a regular decision must be submitted by January 15.
Our Application Dashboard allows you to track the status of your application and determine if you have any outstanding requirements. If you do not already have an account for our dashboard, please create one using the same email address you used to submit your application.
If you have forgotten your password, you can request a new one here.
If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admission@champlain.edu. You can also call or text Admissions at (802) 625-0201.
Yes. Please submit as soon as possible to continue to be considered for admission. Without your portfolio submission, we will not be able to review your file. Please be sure to follow the portfolio submission guidelines for the major you are applying to.
As long as we receive your FAFSA prior to the January 15 deadline, you will receive a financial aid offer within 3 weeks of your acceptance to Champlain (usually closer to 7-10 days). If we do not receive your FAFSA prior to this date, you will still receive a financial aid offer with your merit scholarship eligibility. The Office of Financial Aid will send you a revised aid offer, including your need-based federal, state, and institutional aid, once you have completed a FAFSA.
Contact the Office of Financial Aid and their experienced staff will work with you to learn more about your unique situation and discuss options that may include additional scholarship assistance.
| APPLICATION DATES | DECISION RELEASE DATE* | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 15, 2023 | Mid December, 2023 |
| Early Decision II | January 15, 2024 (extended deadline) | Rolling |
| Regular Decision | February 1, 2024** | Rolling, beginning early March, 2024 |
| Transfer | Priority Deadline: May 1, 2024 | Rolling |
| Spring Enrollment | Final Deadline: December 1, 2024 | Rolling |
All deadlines are 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
*Decision release dates are contingent on receiving all requisite application materials by the stated deadlines, including transcripts and portfolios, if required.
**We are able to extend our deadline in certain circumstances. Please reach out to an admissions counselor.
***Certain majors are not eligible for Spring enrollment.
Based on the AP exam taken and the AP score, approved students will receive course credit. College credit may be awarded on the basis of course work at another institution and the final grade. You can learn more about this on the Office of the Registrar website.
You may email all materials to admission@champlain.edu or send them via USPS to Office of Admissions, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, Vermont 05402.
Anyone submitting materials on your behalf may email materials to admission@champlain.edu or mail materials via USPS to Office of Admissions, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, Vermont 05402. Please ask the sender to ensure that your full name appears on all submissions.
Whether you’re close to submitting your application or just getting started, our Admissions team is here to help. We’d love to talk to you; text, call, or email your Admissions Counselor anytime.
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Get answers to all your questions about applying to Champlain College! Learn about Early Decision benefits, Regular Decision deadlines, portfolio submission, and the test-optional policy.