Transfer Applicants
Join our transfer-friendly campus where practical, career-focused education meets a vibrant community of thinkers and doers. Continue your journey to success and transfer to Champlain!
Transfer Applicants
Ready to transfer? We can’t wait to welcome you to Champlain.
Champlain enrolls 50-100 transfer students each year in both the fall and spring semesters, which means we review and accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. Please read these step-by-step instructions carefully, as the application process for transfer students differs from that of first-year students.
If you have any questions (about the transfer process or Champlain in general), please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions team. Our Transfer Admissions Counselor can guide you through the application process, and a Transfer Advisor can assist you with a credit evaluation.
Have Questions?
Our Admissions team is here to help. Call, email, or live-chat all your questions, big and small.
How to Apply as a Transfer Student
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1. Fill Out an Application for FREE
You can apply to Champlain College using the Common Application or the Champlain College Application. Both are free. Regardless of which you choose, all applications are considered equally. Please do not submit more than one application for admission.
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2. Send Us Your Academic Records
Official copies of your college transcripts from all colleges attended and your high school transcript are required. Your school can submit your transcript through: Common App, Parchment, or Scoir.
If you prefer to fax or mail your documentation, you may do so at:
Fax
(802) 860-2767Mail
Attn: Admissions Operations
163 South Willard Street
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3. Apply for Financial Aid (optional but recommended)
If you’re interested in financial aid, you should apply for it when you apply for admission. Applying for financial aid can be an important step in financing your Champlain education. In fact, it is required if you want to be considered for one or more of our merit- and need-based institutional grants and scholarships.
Because the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be available until December 2024, Champlain College is using the CSS Profile Lite application for Fall 2025 applicants. This allows Champlain College to provide our incoming class with a prompt preliminary estimate of Federal Financial Aid.
Submit your CSS Profile application beginning October 1, 2024.
Champlain’s Profile code is 3291.
Submit Your CSS Profile Application
You will also need to complete the FAFSA when it opens in December for a revised official Federal aid offer. View application deadlines.
Champlain’s FAFSA code is 003684.
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4. Submit Your Portfolio (if required for your major)
If you are applying to the Animation, Creative Media, Filmmaking, Game Art, Game Design, or Graphic Design & Visual Communication majors, please send us your portfolio.
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5. Submit Test Scores (optional)
Champlain College is a test-optional institution. Please indicate on your application if you would like us to consider your test scores. Official SAT or ACT scores are optional but recommended, especially if the applicant has completed fewer than 30 credits at the time of application.
Students who choose to submit test scores will use code 3291 for the College Board SAT and code 4298 for the ACT. SAT and ACT score reports must be sent to Champlain from the CollegeBoard and ACT websites, respectively.
Additional Info for Applying
We look for students who can succeed both academically and personally on our vibrant campus. After you finish a full year of college, more emphasis is placed on your college-level coursework than on high school transcripts.
For some majors, submitting a portfolio of your work is a required step in the admissions process. Your portfolio is a way to show us your unique approach to your craft! See if your major requires a portfolio.
Our transfer team conducts a personalized transfer credit evaluation after your application is submitted. This information will be included in your admission decision to help you make an informed choice.
Meet Your Transfer Admissions Counselor
Recognized for Our Commitment to Transfer Students
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) named Champlain College to its 2024 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of our dynamic pathways created to support transfer students.
Rolling Admissions with No Deadlines
At Champlain, we believe in making the transfer process as seamless and stress-free as possible, which is why we offer rolling admissions with no set deadline dates.
Whether you’re looking to start in the fall or spring, we welcome your application when you feel ready.
Vermont Transfer Guarantee
Transferring from CCV? Learn about our guaranteed admission agreement!
Learn About Guaranteed Admission from CCV Learn About CCV ScholarshipsApplication Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Dates | Decision Release Date* |
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| Early Decision | November 15, 2024 | December 16, 2024 |
| Early Action | December 15, 2024 | January 3, 2025 |
| Regular Decision | January 3, 2025 | January 15, 2025 |
| Transfer | Rolling | Rolling |
| Spring Regular Decision | Rolling** | Rolling |
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.
Transfer Request Info
Additional Info
All transfer students automatically receive a $10,000 Champlain Scholarship and are eligible for additional transfer-specific scholarships related to their path to Champlain.
We offer residence hall options, including a built-in community of fellow transfer students and soon-to-be friends.
Similar to our Champ 101 program for first-year students, Transfer Connections is a program that recognizes needs specific to transfer students.
Transfer Events
Enjoy 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.
All of our Transfer Connect 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.
- Get guidance from our Admissions and Financial Aid staff on what to expect when you apply.
Transfer Connect events include campus tours, information sessions, complimentary lunch, and more!
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Transfer Tuesday Webinar December 17December 17 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Transfer Connect Event JanuaryJanuary 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Transfer Tuesday Webinar January 28January 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
More Inside How to Apply
Vermont Transfer Guarantee
The Vermont Transfer Guarantee is a transfer partnership between the Community College of Vermont (CCV) and participating four-year colleges and universities.
Transferring Credits
No matter where you’re coming from, Champlain is here to help you get where you want to go.
Transfer Pathway with the Degree Design Lab
Have an associate degree? The Degree Design Lab's Transfer Pathway Program offers a seamless way to finish your bachelor's in just two years, no matter what you studied for your associate degree.
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
All transfer applicants admitted to a Champlain degree program automatically receive a $10,000 annual scholarship and are eligible for other merit-based scholarships.