Champlain College

Introduction to Champlain College

Originally founded in 1878 by G.W. Thompson as the Burlington Collegiate Institute, Champlain College relocated several times before being renamed and permanently settled in the Hill Section of Burlington, Vermont. In recent years, Champlain has added bachelor's degree programs, online education programs and two master's degree programs.

Champlain College added two additional residence halls and the school's first library, the Robert E. and Holly D. Miller Information Commons. The S.D. Ireland Family Center for Global Business and Technology has also just opened, along with a business entrepreneurial group for students called BYOBiz.

Student Life at Champlain College

Around 80 percent of students from Champlain College come from out-of-state. Class sizes are small, which means more individual attention from a faculty member.

Many student residence halls are converted and renovated Victorian-era homes. The newly constructed IDS Student Life Center has a gym, dining hall, lounge and game room. Several student clubs and organizations exist, with incoming students creating new ones each year. The school also offers online programs, while Champlain has two study abroad campuses in Montreal and Dublin.

FAQs on Champlain College

Is Champlain College Accredited?

Champlain College is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

What Are the Requirements for Admission to Champlain College?

Admission to Champlain College rests on high school curriculum, including four years of writing and reading intensive humanities classes, three years of college mathematics, three years of lab science and other classes. Applicants are also evaluated on high school grades, class rank, recommendations, writing ability and standardized test scores. Students need to send official transcripts from the SAT or ACT, high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED) and the application for undergraduate admissions.

Can I Receive Financial Aid From Champlain College?

Financial aid is available to students in need. All students are encouraged to fill out and submit a FASFA form for government loans, grants and work study. Champlain also offers several scholarships based on academics and merit.

What Are the Degree Options, Program Requirements and Career Possibilities for Champlain College?

Students at Champlain must take general education classes as interdisciplinary core curriculum. In this way, students will gain a strong background in both the liberal arts and sciences.

The more popular undergraduate programs include graphic design, electronic game programming and business, as well as computer and digital forensics and radiography. The two master's degrees Champlain offers include business administration and managing innovation and information technology, which are both available online only.

What Notable Individuals Have Graduated From Champlain College?

Champlain graduate Dave Winslow is now the CEO of global analytics company EpikOne, which is dedicated to optimizing market opportunities for various companies, especially online. Winslow is one of the advisers for Champlain's BYOBiz business program.

Programs provided by Champlain College

Master's Degree

• Master of Science in Law (MSL) - Law Enforcement, Policing & Investigation