Professional and Continuing Education's (PACE) mission is to provide accessible, high-quality educational experiences for lifelong success. PACE designs programs to encourage and welcome learners from all backgrounds, perspectives, and stages of life. Professional and Continuing Education is also the central support unit for online education, which provides greater access to students who cannot come to campus.

PACE works in partnership with UVM’s Colleges and Schools to offer innovative programs that serve a wide range of learners including:

• Professional graduate degree programs
• Unique and relevant credit courses – fall, spring, and summer sessions
• Professional certificates in some of the fastest growing industries
• On-demand healthcare patient centered and technical certificates
• Pre-college programs for in and out-of-state high school students

The Professional and Continuing Education office is located at 23 Mansfield Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401. (802) 656-2085. PACE's web address is: http://learn.uvm.edu. The email address is learn@uvm.edu.

Student services are available to individuals enrolled in PACE credit courses and professional educational workshops and seminars. Student services coordinators guide PACE students through the back to school process, and help prospective students gain the necessary credentials to attain admission to a degree and/or professional school program. Serving as the dean’s office for PACE students, PACE provides access to the university’s academic resources and support services and helps direct students to the most appropriate office within the larger university. PACE students are encouraged to become familiar with the PACE office to learn how to maximize their educational experience. Please call to speak with a student services staff member.

During the academic year courses are offered at varying times to provide greater access to PACE students who enroll at the University of Vermont. PACE attracts high school students, pre-college and college students, pre-graduate/pre-professional students, and working professionals who are all interested in gaining credits on an official UVM transcript. Vermont residents who are aged 65+ may attend, on a space available basis, tuition free but must pay course fees and comprehensive fees, if applicable.

During the summer, hundreds of courses are offered on campus, online, and throughout the world in various travel programs. Course registration is open to all learners. Courses are taught by UVM faculty, visiting professors or practitioners, and apply the same academic rigor as courses scheduled during the academic year.

The summer session offers entry-level courses designed for high school students to get ahead and get a taste of the university experience and for undergraduates to catch up on subjects which require more preparation. The summer session can also be an opportunity for undergraduates to take a course that is in high demand during the academic year or gain real world experience in an internship. Courses are also available in the summer session for professionals in education, healthcare, library science, engineering, public administration and environmental studies. In addition, advanced and graduate courses are included on the summer session’s roster.