Degree Requirements for Undergraduates
Undergraduate degrees are conferred on the recommendation of the colleges/schools. Specific degree requirements may be found in the catalogue sections devoted to the respective colleges/schools.
Catalogue Edition Requirement
Students must comply with the degree requirements as stated in a single catalogue edition in place during the time they are enrolled. The catalogue edition to be followed is the one in effect at the time the student matriculates at UVM, except for students who enroll at UVM via an established Pathways program. Pathways program students should follow the catalogue edition in effect at the time they are admitted into the Pathways program. Students who would like to follow an edition that is published subsequently during their enrollment at UVM must submit a request in writing. Students may not mix requirements from different catalogues.
Minimum Grade-Point Average Requirement
To be eligible for graduation, a student must have attained a cumulative grade-point average sufficient to meet the minimum requirements for the college/school in which the student is officially enrolled. The minimum grade-point average for graduation is 2.00. Grades in courses accepted for transfer credit are excluded in computing this average.
Minimum Credit Requirement
To be eligible for graduation, a student must have successfully completed a minimum of 120 credits. Some undergraduate degrees and majors require the completion of credits in excess of 120.
Thirty of the Last Forty-Five Credits in Residence Requirement
Every degree candidate must have taken thirty of the last forty-five credits in residence (enrolled in coursework at UVM) at the university before being awarded their degree. An exception to this rule exists for those students who have completed three years of pre-medical study in the university and are awarded their degrees after successful completion of one year of study in any approved college of medicine. Other exceptions to this rule may be made only upon decision of the dean or the appropriate faculty committee of the student’s college/school. To earn another bachelor’s degree, the student must fulfill the requirements of that degree. Please note: pursuing multiple majors within the same degree does not result in earning multiple degrees. Multiple bachelor’s degrees are only conferred when the degrees are different: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, etc.
Catamount Core Curriculum Requirement
All undergraduate degree students matriculating in Fall 2023 or later must successfully complete the requirements of the Catamount Core Curriculum. Students who matriculated before Fall 2023 should consult the catalogue edition in place during their year of enrollment for applicable general education requirements.
University Requirements for Undergraduates
Laptop Computer Requirement
Beginning with the Fall 2020 semester, all undergraduate students are required to have a laptop computer that meets the minimum specifications determined annually by their college or school (see college/school sections of the Catalogue for more detailed information). Students are not required to purchase a new laptop if they have an existing laptop that meets the established specifications. If students need to purchase a laptop, they are not required to purchase it through UVM.