Enrollment

Degree Student Status

Definition: Undergraduate degree students who have presented appropriate credentials for admission and have been accepted as students in a degree program. The following actions apply only to degree students.

Intercollege Transfers

Degree students may transfer to another college/school within the University. To do so, students must complete the online Change of Major/College form and obtain the approval of the college/school to which they are seeking a transfer. Some programs require the completion of additional application materials. Specific information for each college/school is outlined below. 

  • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS): Students currently enrolled in another College or School at UVM who would like to transfer into or pursue a dual degree in CALS should complete the appropriate form(s) available through the myUVM portal. Students are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to be admitted into a CALS major, although exceptions are made for new students during their first semester. Internal transfer inquiries are welcome at any time of the year. To discuss the internal transfer process and curriculum matters, please contact CALS Student Services.
  • College of Arts and Sciences (CAS): Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher (in at least 12 credits completed at UVM and within their most recently completed semester) and cannot have any incompletes (INC’s) or missing grades. If the student's cumulative GPA is above 2.0 but the most recent semester GPA is below 2.00, the student will be placed on academic probation. If a student has junior or senior standing, the student will be required to meet with a CAS Student Services Advisor prior to the transfer.
  • College of Education and Social Services (CESS): A cumulative GPA of at least a 2.50 is required for transfer admission into teacher licensure programs in the College of Education and Social Services. A cumulative GPA of 2.30 is required for transfer admission into the Social Work program. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for admission into the Human Development and Family Science, and the Individually Designed majors. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences (CEMS): A semester and cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 is required for transfer admission into all programs. Prerequisite courses and minimum grade requirements vary by program. Additional information can be found on the CEMS Internal Transfer Guidelines website.
  • College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS): The minimum GPA and prerequisite requirements for transfer vary by program. Transfers will be approved only if space is available and may be conditional upon students satisfactorily completing requirements set out by the new college/program. Transfer applications and additional information on requirements and deadlines can be found on the CNHS Prospective Students website.
  • Grossman School of Business (GSB): Students must complete 1 of either ECON 1400 or ECON 1450 with a grade of C- or higher, plus 1 of the following with a grade of C- or higher: MATH 1212 (preferred), MATH 1012, MATH 1034, or STAT 1410. In addition, a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher is required for transfer admission into the Grossman School of Business and students must be in good academic standing (not on trial/academic probation) and may not have any Incomplete or M grades pending. Any previously completed Business Core classes (if any) will also be assessed during the application review process, and a grade of C- or higher must have been earned in those courses.
  • Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources (RSENR): Students who have completed at least 12 credits at UVM with a GPA of 2.50 or higher must submit an application for internal transfer by the stated deadline on the RSENR website, using the RSENR online internal transfer application form. Student admission is evaluated based on their justification for a switch to RSENR, how their academic and professional goals align with their selected major, and enrollment capacity within individual majors. Additional information can be found on the RSENR Internal Transfer Guidelines website.

Re-entry to the University

Previously enrolled undergraduate students who were working toward a degree and who wish to return to the University, including students who left under academic dismissal or compassionate leave should complete the online re-entry application by the stated deadlines on the Office of the Registrar's website under the Re-entry Students section.

The Re-entry Committee reviews all re-entry applications. Students requesting re-entry under the circumstances outlined below must demonstrate how they have overcome these challenges and how they will positively impact the UVM community. This typically includes a year separation from UVM to focus on personal matters, or the completion of 6-12 collegiate credits at UVM or through another accredited institution, earning a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.

  • Students requesting re-entry from an academic dismissal
  • Students requesting re-entry with a UVM cumulative GPA at or below 2.00
  • Students requesting re-entry for a third or subsequent time
  • Students requesting re-entry after having been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any educational institution since last attending UVM
  • Students requesting re-entry after having been adjudicated guilty or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony since last attending UVM

All registration holds must be resolved prior to re-entry approval. In addition, students who have lost their eligibility for financial aid due to not meeting academic pace and program GPA standards (SAP), must establish an academic and financial plan with their Dean’s Office and Student Financial Services, sfs@uvm.edu.

Students who have been away for 3 or more consecutive years are required to follow the catalogue year’s requirements at time of re-entry. Students who take 3 or more leaves from UVM, regardless of total time away, will be readmitted under the catalogue year at the time of their third re-entry approval. Students readmitted with senior standing (87+ earned credits) can appeal to be readmitted under their original catalogue year, subject to the following conditions: (1) must readmit to their most recently declared major, (2) must receive approval from their School/College that the courses they need to graduate are still available, and (3) all accreditation, certification, and licensure requirements are met.

Students should review additional information including college-specific requirements on the Office of the Registrar's website under the Re-entry Students section.

Students wishing to return to the University after a conduct suspension should contact the Vice Provost and Dean of Students Office at (802) 656-3380 to schedule a meeting with the Assistant Dean of Students.

Students wishing to return to the University after an approved medical withdrawal must complete the medical withdrawal re-entry process. Applications following a medical withdrawal must be submitted no later than 45 days before the start of the semester. Please review the official medical withdrawal policy and/or contact the Assistant Dean of Students at (802) 656-3380 for additional information.

Undergraduate Admissions does not readmit former degree-seeking students. Students wishing to enroll as an undergraduate student who have never been admitted as a degree-seeking student should visit the Undergraduate Admissions website or contact admissions@uvm.edu for guidance on application and enrollment options.

Students wishing to enroll as a non-degree student should contact Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) at (802) 656-2085 or learn@uvm.edu.

Email reentry@uvm.edu with any questions.

Withdrawal from the University

Degree students who wish to withdraw from the University must first notify (in person or in writing) Student Services in the Dean's Office of their college/school.

Medical Withdrawal

Degree students who wish to withdraw from all current courses at the University for medical reasons must contact Student Services in the Dean's Office of their college/school to discuss the process to medically withdraw.  For more information, please refer to the complete policy.

Leave of Absence

A leave of absence can be requested by a student who is eligible for continued enrollment.

  1. Students must submit a request for a leave of absence to their college/school prior to the beginning of the semester that the leave will take effect. Leave requests must be approved by the student's college/school.
  2. Leaves are granted for a finite period of time and normally may not exceed 4 semesters. While on leave, the student’s status is inactivated.
  3. Students must submit a re-entry application by the specified deadline and meet all other re-entry requirements.
  4. Upon re-entry, students should contact University Housing and Dining Services to review their on-campus housing options/requirements.
  5. Unused financial aid will not be carried over. Upon re-entry, students must reapply for financial aid according to the Student Financial Services policies and procedures in effect at that time.

Non-Degree Student Status

This category applies to non-degree students who have presented minimum credentials, meet the course level prerequisites, and have completed a Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) application form. Non-degree students may enroll in up to 19 credit hours per semester while completing a PACE academic certificate, pursuing professional or personal development, and/or completing admission requirements for an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Visiting students enrolled at another institution and are in good standing may take courses through PACE. Credit hours earned are transferable at the discretion of the visiting students' home institution.

Credit hours earned by non-degree students prior to matriculation into a UVM degree program are applied subject to degree requirements at the time of matriculation. Upon matriculation into a UVM degree program, grades and credits earned as a non-degree student will carry over to the UVM undergraduate transcript and will be included in the UVM undergraduate GPA.

Non-degree students enrolling in graduate courses for the purpose of transferring credits into a graduate credential should review the guidelines for Non-Degree Student Course Enrollment for Graduate Credit.

Non-degree students register for courses 2 weeks (14 days) after course registration opens for UVM degree students.

Selection of courses for those having long-range plans of earning a degree should be made in consultation with information provided by this catalogue. Students interested in making a formal application for admission to the university should contact the Office of Undergraduate or Graduate Admissions. Non-degree students are encouraged to work with a PACE student services professional to discuss their educational goals and enrollment support needs. Students are required to meet with a PACE student services professional once they have reached 18 credit hours (6 if enrolled in graduate courses) unless they are in a certificate or other sequenced program.