Student Success

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From the moment you enroll, you’ll experience a unique, personalized support system designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the classroom. That’s why all the services and resources you need are under one roof, with your Student Success Advisor (SSA) as your go-to person for support along the way.

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Academic Support | Advising | Athletics | Career Development | Clubs & Activities | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice | Health & Wellness | International Student Services | Public Safety | Residence Life | Study Away

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Academic Support

From tutoring and study skills to disability accommodations, multilingual services, TRIO, and Americorps, you’ll get targeted support that meets you where you’re at and helps you feel confident in your academic ability.

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Advising

With our dual-advising model, your student success and faculty advisors help you to plan your courses, graduate on-time, and make sure that you’re on the path to success both in and out of the classroom by connecting you with resources.

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Athletics

Whether you’re a Spartan, Badger, Hornet, or Knight, find info about playing varsity, intramural, and club sports at VTSU.

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Career Development

Learn about careers, internships, resume writing, interview prep, networking events, grad school preparation, and more.

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Clubs & Activities

Explore over 100 student-led clubs and organizations across our campuses and learn about the VTSU Student Government model.

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Disability Services 

Find out how to request support for a disability, including academic, housing, and emotional support animal accommodations. 

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice

Learn about ways to receive support and get involved in co-creating community, friendship, representation, and belonging.  

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Health & Wellness

Find the Health & Wellness Center on your campus for mental health, first aid, stress management, and health resources. 

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International Student Services

Our team offers support on visa rules, enrollment, OPT, I-20, housing, religion, clubs, and multilingual services.

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Public Safety

Public Safety staff at Vermont State provide community safety resources, parking policies and permits, emergency management, and more.

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Residence Life

Learn about meal plans for residential and commuter students, residence halls, dining options, facilities, and Vermont life near your campus.

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Study Away

Learn about studying abroad, national student exchanges, and faculty-led travel opportunities that last from ten days to a full year! 

We provide you with not one, but two dedicated advisors to ensure you have the comprehensive support you need to succeed from day one right through to graduation. Students will receive a Student Success Advisor (SSA) for their first year at VTSU (2 semesters, 3 trimesters). SSAs will help you register for classes for your initial semester, assist with your transition to the university, proactively reach out and connect you with resources as needed, and be a point person for your questions.

You will also be assigned a Faculty Advisor to work with during the entirety of your program. Your Faculty Advisor will be an expert in your major and can help guide you through course selection and registration each semester, degree planning, the process for completing an internship or other applied learning experience, and career and graduate school options.

At Vermont State, being successful also means being your full self. We firmly believe that embracing diversity, promoting equity, and striving for inclusivity empowers every student to reach their full potential. 

Our commitment to fostering a welcoming and accessible environment ensures that all students feel valued and respected. We actively work to break down barriers, promote equity, stand up for social justice, and celebrate diverse perspectives. 

We uphold a code of conduct designed to keep all VTSU community members safe in the classroom, dorm rooms, and facilities throughout Vermont.

Contact Us

You can reach us with general questions at StudentSuccess@VermontState.edu, or reach out to a member of our staff.

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Assistant Vice President of Academic Support and Educational Opportunity Programs

AVP of Advising & Career Development

Assistant Vice President, Athletics and Fitness

Director of Career Development & Innovation

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Director of Disability Services

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Chief Culture and Compliance Officer, Title IX and Protected Rights Coordinator

Associate Dean of Students

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Dean of Students/Interim VP of Student Success

Director of Health & Wellness

Associate Director of Public Safety