We are excited that you're interested in graduate study at UVM and we're eager to read your application. Please check your program's deadlines for applying and for any financial aid opportunities. Also, visit the UVM Graduate Catalogue to review enrollment requirements and curriculum details within your program of interest.
General application requirements
Electronic application
Statement of purpose
Resume
Application fee
- $65 for UVM Application to Master's and Doctoral programs
- $25 for the UVM Supplement to the CAS application (select programs)
- $20 for Certificate of Graduate Study
Letter of recommendation
- Email addresses for three individuals providing letters of recommendation (you'll submit this information in your application). Recommendations are sent directly to UVM through our application portal.
Transcripts
- One transcript from each institution you have attended, including any you currently attend. Unofficial transcripts uploaded by you are sufficient for the review process for most programs (Public Health applicants, please review your program’s requirements).
- If admitted, official transcripts will be required and sent directly from institution(s) to graduate.admissions@uvm.edu.
Test scores
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English, unless the applicant presents a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution where English is the language of instruction (verification required).
- GRE or GMAT scores: a few graduate programs require test scores – please review your specific program requirements.
Policy regarding support materials: Please note that all materials received in support of an application, except international documents considered irreplaceable, become the property of the Graduate College and cannot be returned, copied, or transferred.
Before you apply
After you've applied FAQs
I would like to check the status of my application
You can log into your personal portal (where you applied) to view your application status at any time during and after the application process. You will be able to see which materials have been received, whether the application is in review, and, eventually, when a decision is made.
I didn’t have a document available at the time of submission. How do I attach it to my application now?
Once you press submit you are not able to add additional documentation. If you have something to add, please send it to graduate.admissions@uvm.edu and we will upload it for you.
How will I know when a decision has been made on my application?
Once a decision is made on your application, you will receive an email from graduate.admissions@uvm.edu indicating that a decision has been made and prompting you to log into your account. Once in your personal portal, you will see the decision and, if accepted, given the option to accept or decline the offer. Please be sure to let us know via this portal if you intend to accept our offer.
How can I find out information about housing and getting around Burlington?
Information about housing and other helpful information about the town of Burlington can be found on our Current Student pages.
I have been accepted by the University of Vermont Graduate College but I need to defer my enrollment (change my start date to a later semester). What do I do?
If you have received an offer of admission from the Graduate College, you may defer enrollment for up to one year beyond the semester you initially applied for, pending approval from your prospective program of study. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office at graduate.admissions@uvm.edu and attach the following form:
Request to Defer Graduate Degree Admission (InfoReady)
Your application and supporting materials are valid for one year. Should you wish to defer your admission beyond one year, you must submit a new application, supporting documentation, and the prevailing application fee.
Questions?
Contact us with questions concerning your application or our graduate programs:
Email: graduate.admissions@uvm.edu
Phone: 802-656-2699
The Graduate College Admissions Office
The University of Vermont
330 Waterman Building
Burlington, Vermont 05405-0160