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Compass Student Services

Compass Student Services is your one-stop resource for everything related to the business of being a student.

Compass Student Services

Perry Hall, 1st Floor
251 S Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
Monday, Wednesday – Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers!

We provide personalized communication, connections and education from orientation through graduation. Compass is dedicated to being student focused, awesomely approachable and a leader in everything we do.

Make us your first stop for questions regarding registration, student accounts and financial aid!

Dates & Deadlines

Date Description Category

March 16, 2025

Main Campus Halls Open at 8AM from Spring Break

Housing and Residential Life

March 24, 2025

Returning Student Fall Registration Begins (ends April 4)

Records & Registration

March 26, 2025

Returning Student Main Campus Housing Application Due by 11:59PM

Housing and Residential Life

March 26, 2025

Upper-Year Hall Tours

Housing and Residential Life

April 4, 2025

Returning Student Fall Registration Ends (begins March 25)

Records & Registration

April 4, 2025

Last Day to Withdraw

Academics

April 7, 2025

Returning Student Housing Selection Time Blocks Announced in THD

Housing and Residential Life

April 9, 2025

Returning Student Main Campus Housing Selection

Housing and Residential Life

April 11, 2025

No Classes - College Remains Open

Academics

April 25, 2025

Classes End

Academics

April 28, 2025

Finals Begin (end May 2)

Academics

May 2, 2025

Finals End (begin April 28)

Academics

May 3, 2025

Non-graduating Students Move-Out by Noon

Housing and Residential Life

May 3, 2025

Returning Students Move Out by 12PM for Summer Break

Housing and Residential Life

May 5, 2025

Summer Session Begins

Academics

May 10, 2025

Commencement

Academics

May 10, 2025

Commencement

Academics

May 11, 2025

End of 194 2024-25 housing agreement term

Housing and Residential Life

May 11, 2025

Graduating Students Move-Out by Noon

Housing and Residential Life

May 11, 2025

Graduating Students Move-Out by 12PM

Housing and Residential Life

June 1, 2025

Accept or Decline your Federal Direct Loan on Self Service

Financial Aid

June 1, 2025

Housing Accommodation Form due

Housing and Residential Life

June 1, 2025

New Student Housing Application due

Housing and Residential Life

June 1, 2025

Beginning of 194 2024-25 housing agreement term

Housing and Residential Life

June 15, 2025

Academic Accommodation Form due

Academics

July 1, 2025

Health Form & Immunizations due

Housing and Residential Life

July 1, 2025

Emergency Contact Form due

Records & Registration

July 1, 2025

Fall 2025 Semester Bills Posted

Tuition & Payment

July 15, 2025

New & Incoming Student Educational Modules Sent

Housing and Residential Life

July 15, 2025

Loan Agreement (MPN) and Entrance Counseling for Direct Loans Due

Financial Aid

August 1, 2025

Academic schedules available to view in Student Planning

Academics

August 1, 2025

Direct Parent Plus Loan must be approved in order to use for Fall bill (if applicable)

Financial Aid

August 1, 2025

Fall Housing Assignments Posted for Incoming First Year & Transfer Students

Housing and Residential Life

August 1, 2025

Photo Upload for Champlain ID Card due

Housing and Residential Life

August 1, 2025

Final Academic Transcripts and AP Scores due

Records & Registration

August 1, 2025

Enroll in Tuition Payment Plan (if applicable)

Tuition & Payment

August 1, 2025

Fall 2025 semester balance due

Tuition & Payment

August 1, 2025

Annual Student Health Insurance Waiver due

Tuition & Payment

August 15, 2025

Summer Session Ends

Academics

August 22, 2025

New Student Orientation Begins (ends August 25)

Academics

August 22, 2025

New incoming students move in 8AM-11AM

Housing and Residential Life

August 24, 2025

Returning students move in 10AM-4PM

Housing and Residential Life

August 24, 2025

Last Day to Purchase Tuition Insurance

Tuition & Payment

August 25, 2025

Classes Begin

Academics

August 25, 2025

Start of Add/Drop Period

Records & Registration

August 29, 2025

New Students Educational Modules due

Housing and Residential Life

August 29, 2025

End of Add/Drop Period

Records & Registration

September 12, 2025

First refund for Fall 2025 semester available (for classes that started August 25)

Tuition & Payment

November 22, 2025

Main Campus Halls close at noon for Thanksgiving Break

Housing and Residential Life

November 24, 2025

Thanksgiving Break begins (ends November 28)

Academics

November 28, 2025

Thanksgiving Break ends (begins November 24)

Academics

November 30, 2025

Main Campus Halls open at 8 AM after Thanksgiving Break

Housing and Residential Life