Visit & Events
The best way to see yourself at Champlain is to be at Champlain. We invite you to visit our beautiful hilltop campus in Burlington, Vermont, by attending any of our year-round events.
Office of Admissions
Location
251 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05402
Office Hours
8AM – 5PM
Contact Us
We can’t wait to show you around!
We often hear students and families say they knew from the moment that they stepped foot on campus that Champlain was it—they were #ChampBound.
Our campus, like our community, is as welcoming as it is unique. When you visit, you’ll notice how our distinctive Victorian-era buildings—thoughtfully cared for and restored through the years—stand side-by-side with new, cutting-edge facilities. Honoring our campus’ tradition, while moving us leaps and bounds into the future, our home on the hilltop is a reflection of our approach to education.
Daily Campus Tours
Let us show you around! Start with a quick welcome from our Admissions team where you get details on academics, financial aid, and admissions. Then a student ambassador shows you the in’s and out’s of campus from residence halls to their personal favorite spaces. You choose a date and time!
Most Days
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Information Session & Campus Tour - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Information Session & Campus Tour
Open House Events
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Virtual Open House ’24September 24 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Game Career Exploration ’24October 18 @ 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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October Fall Open House ’24October 19 @ 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Explore Campus Your Way
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Game Career ExplorationOur Game Career Exploration Event takes place in conjunction with one of our Fall Open House events. During this Friday event, you’ll explore career possibilities in the game industry and the programs that get you there. Game Studio faculty explain our unique approach to preparing students for careers in the game industry.
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Daily Student-Led Campus ToursLet us show you around! Start with a quick welcome from our Admissions team where you get details on academics, financial aid, and admissions. Then a student ambassador shows you the in’s and out’s of campus from residence halls to their personal favorite spaces. You choose a date and time!
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Self-Guided Virtual TourCan’t make it to Vermont? We’ll come to you. With our Virtual Tour, you can take a sneak peek inside classrooms, our Centers of Experience, labs, study spaces, and even residence halls. You can even take in the best view in all of Burlington from the Miller Information Commons!
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Arrange a Group TourInterested in bringing your students to Burlington to experience Champlain College? Group visits are available for high school teachers, guidance counselors, and community-based organizations.
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Transfer Connect EventsEnjoy a personalized event just for transfer students at Champlain College! Tour campus, meet faculty and staff, and hear from current transfer students about their experience transferring schools.
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Transfer Tuesday WebinarsJoin us for general information sessions for transfer students, as well as topic specific webinars for a deeper dive into topics like Residential Life, Financial Aid, and more.
Learn More About Our Webinars
Worth the Trip
Vermont was ranked by CNBC as the best state in the U.S. to live and work in 2023.
Champlain College was listed among the “Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report in 2024.
Burlington, Vermont—our beautiful hometown—was named one of the top 25 college towns in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure in 2023.
Maps & Directions
When you’re ready to visit us in Burlington, you’ll find out just how easy it is to navigate our charming city. See it all and understand why Burlington is consistently ranked a top college town.
Maps & Directions
Why Visit Campus?
- Get to know a school from a first-person perspective,
- Tour the campus and see students during their everyday life.
- Get a feel for the college community and the surrounding city.
- Put your entire college search into perspective.
- Consider what to ask, what to look for, and what you want from the college you will attend.
Then you can decide which college is the right fit for you.
Discover the Champlain Difference
Come to a Champlain Open House, and see for yourself the benefits of:
- A hands-on, career-focused approach to higher education
- Faculty with extensive industry experience in their subject areas
- Small class sizes (our average class size is 14 students)
- A creative, ambitious, tight-knit community
- Outstanding student life activities, clubs, and trips
- Residence halls you can really call home
What to Expect
While each Open House event is a little different, they all have similarities.
- Tour campus, including a Victorian-era residence hall
- Learn about our Upside-Down Curriculum and offered Majors & Programs
- Explore what we mean by Core Curriculum
- Attend an Information Fair and chat with representatives from across campus
- Take in the wonderful views
When I did a campus visit, I really loved Burlington being alongside Lake Champlain and it felt like the perfect environment for me to thrive in since I like the outdoors.
More Inside Admissions & Aid
Open House / Admission Events
There are a lot of ways to experience Champlain College. From Open House events to 1:1 appointments, you choose how you want to get to know us.
Plan a Visit
World-class arts, dining, festivals, and outdoor adventure are all just steps away. Most people fall in love with Burlington on their very first visit. Come see why!
Maps & Directions
When you're ready to visit us in Burlington, Vermont, you'll find out just how easy it is to navigate our charming city. See it all and understand why Burlington is consistently ranked a top college town.