Apply for Undergraduate Studies

It is very important that you are prepared to complete the coursework you will face at Vermont State, and in your specified program of study, and it is with your success in mind that we carefully review your academic foundation. We prefer that candidates include the following college preparatory courses in their high school programs:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of math
• 3-4 years of social science
• 2-3 years of laboratory science

Some academic programs require that you have specific credentials or prerequisite courses completed prior to application and/or enrollment. See Program Admission Requirements for additional information. 

High school ‘B’ average (85% or 3.0) student on a 4.0 academic scale. Average is provided as helpful information, and admitted student profiles range broadly. For high school students with no GPA available, such as proficiency-based or narrative transcript, academic preparation will be evaluated on an individual basis using the high school profile as a guideline.   

Transfer applicants must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be considered for admission.

The strength of each student’s overall course selection and in-progress coursework is recognized and considered in review. Program-specific GPA is required for some majors.

Where required, these allow us to gain a greater understanding of your opportunity for success at Vermont State and in your chosen program of study. Your essay, a brief personal statement, tells us more about you in your own words. Your letters of recommendation are extremely valuable, as these give us insight to your qualities and characteristics from the perspective of those who know you best.

Scores are optional for most scholars seeking admission. Scores will be considered in review if submitted. Tests provide additional information to support your academic profile, yet greater emphasis is placed on your transcript course selection and academic performance. See Application Checklist Requirements for program-specific requirements and details for international applicants.

If you have never attempted college credits, or if you attempted college coursework prior to graduating high school, please follow this checklist for First-Year students:

• Application fee or fee waiver
• Official high school or homeschool transcript or official equivalency exam scores (G.E.D.)
• Personal statement/essay and letter of recommendation are optional for most programs. Additional letters are required when applying to some academic programs; see program specific requirements below
• Test scores are only required when applying to a program with a testing requirement; see program specific requirements below
• If you are classified as a multilingual English language learner in K-12, you can also submit Vermont State’s annual English language proficiency assessment (if any) or fill out your application to VTSU English Pathway Program to continue enhancing your English academic proficiency

Please submit the following required documents:

• Early College Application Supplement
• Official high school or homeschool transcript or official equivalency exam scores (G.E.D.) including current mid-year grade report
• Personal statement/essay
• Current letter of recommendation from School Counselor or Teacher
• Interview with Admissions
• Application fee is automatically waived

If you attempted college coursework after your high school graduation or GED completion date, please follow this checklist for transfer students:

• Application fee or fee waiver
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended. To be considered official, documents must be submitted directly from the institution(s). This is required in all circumstances where coursework has been completed or attempted. If you have taken classes within the Vermont State Colleges, such as at the Community College of Vermont, we will obtain your official transcript from our shared records system. Unofficial documents may be used for review purposes when a student is currently in progress with coursework, yet official documents will be required for enrollment in these circumstances.
• Personal statement/essay and letter of recommendation are optional for many programs. Additional letters and letter content are required when applying to some academic programs; see program specific requirements below. All submitted letters should be current and submitted from the author.
• If you have 18 or less post-secondary college credits, your high school transcript or GED is required.
• Test scores are only required when applying to a program with testing requirement; see program specific requirements below.

International students can find their full list of checklist requirements here.

Many department programs have specific prerequisite requirements and/or require your academic profile to include specific courses. Please review our full list of program admission requirements.

Applications to some programs require additional checklist items. After you apply, checklist items required for your program will be listed on your Application Status Page, where you will be able to track your materials. The following is required for specified programs:

Accuplacer testing is required for applicants to the following programs. Students applying to a program with a priority application deadline should complete Accuplacer by the program application deadline.

• Dental Hygiene
• Nursing A.S.
• Nursing Degree Completion
• Practical Nursing Certificate
• Radiologic Science
• Respiratory Therapy

Approved transfer credit in math and/or English will waive Accuplacer testing. Applicants for health majors must receive a minimum of 261 in each English section and 243 in Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics.

Music Audition is required for Music Performance and Music Education majors. To arrange your Music Audition, simply contact Joshua Thompson, Coordinator of Instrumental Studies & Arts Recruitment.

Two letters of letter of recommendation are required for applicants to:

• Dental Hygiene
• Paramedicine
• Radiologic Science
• Respiratory Therapy

Letters of recommendation should address the applicant’s work ethic and communication skills, potential for adaptation to a fast-paced clinical environment, and potential to completely and compassionately deliver health care to patients across the lifespan. For students applying to a program with a priority application deadline, letters must be dated within 6 months of the program application deadline.

Vermont State University has rolling admission for most programs. Program specific priority deadlines include:

• December 1 for Dental Hygiene (A.S.,B.S.), Nursing (A.S.), Practical Nursing (C.T.), Professional Pilot Technology (B.S.), Radiologic Science (A.S.), and Veterinary Technology (A.A.S).
• June 1 encouraged for Early College.

Files completed after the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling admissions basis dependent on space availability.

Whether you are applying on a deadline or under rolling admission, we encourage students to apply early to provide the best opportunity for informed decision making and financial aid. We encourage careful attention to aid, scholarship, and enrollment deadlines.

After you apply, we will email you a personal link to your Application Status Page where you will be able to track your application. Please ensure we always have your most up-to-date email address on file.

Our application review begins in September for spring semester enrollment (semester beginning in January), November for fall semester enrollment (semester beginning in the end of August), and on a rolling basis for all other terms. All decisions are notified by email on a rolling basis, and admissions letters are posted to your Application Status Page. When your application and all required materials are submitted, we will do our best to send you notification of our decision within 10 business days.

Decisions for December 1 deadline programs are expected to be released in early February for applicants who completed their application by the priority deadline.