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. Any student who has met the requirements for two different bachelor’s degrees will be granted both degrees and will be issued two diplomas. Any student who has met the requirements for two separate majors within any single bachelor’s degree has earned a double major, will have both majors listed on the student’s permanent record, and will only receive one diploma for this one degree program.
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 into UVM. There is an exception for students who enroll at UVM through an applicable Pathway program which allows them to follow the catalogue edition in effect at the time they are admitted into the Pathway program.
Students seeking permission to follow an edition that is published subsequent to their matriculation at UVM must submit a request in writing to their college/school dean's office. Students may not mix requirements from different catalogues. Colleges and schools may establish further requirements that limit the applicability of prior catalogue editions.
Minimum Grade-Point Average Requirement
The minimum grade-point average for graduation is 2.00. 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. 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 more than 120 credits.
30 of the Last 45 Credits in Residence Requirement
Every degree candidate must have taken 30 of the last 45 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 are participating in an approved 3+ Pathway program. 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.
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. Courses used to satisfy Catamount Core requirements may not be taken pass/no pass.
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.