Undergraduate Admissions

The following application requirements must be completed and submitted to our admissions team before any student may be considered for acceptance to a Champlain College Online undergraduate degree or certificate program.

Online Application

The first step in applying to an online program at Champlain College is to start your fast and free online application. You'll need to create an account and follow the step-by-step instructions.

College Transcripts

Official academic transcripts are required for any post-secondary coursework you have completed and all colleges and universities you have previously attended, whether or not a degree was conferred. For colleges and universities based in the United States, our admission team will work on your behalf to obtain those transcripts.

Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized equivalency service. Learn more about our international student requirements below. Request that all transcripts be sent directly to Champlain College Online. For students who are still completing their undergraduate degree, we have a Provisional Admittance policy listed below that may apply to you.

High School Transcripts

Completion of high school or an equivalent such as homeschooling or the GED is required for undergraduate admission. You may provide proof of high school completion or equivalent by one of the following: 

• Official high school diploma 
• Official home school diploma 
• Official high school transcript with graduation conferral 
• Associate degree diploma 
• Associate degree official transcript with degree conferral 
• Submission of a high school attestation form

What if I went to high school outside the United States? 

For foreign transcripts, you may use the attestation form. Alternately, foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized equivalency service.

What if I want to provide my high school transcript or equivalent? 

To obtain your high school transcript, first visit needmytranscript.com and search for your high school. You may be able to have your transcript sent from this site, and it will most likely be the fastest option. 

If your high school is not listed on the above site, contact your high school directly and ask who you should talk to about having your transcript sent to a college. You can also search for your school district at the National Center for Education Statistics website to see if you can obtain it that way. 

If you've completed the GED, you can request your GED transcript.

What do I do if my high school is closed? 

If your high school is closed you will need to use the High School Attestation form or request your transcripts from the Department of Education in the state where you attended high school.

What if I have AP or other coursework that I want to have reviewed for academic credit at Champlain College Online? 

To have high school advanced placement coursework reviewed for credit at Champlain College Online, you will be required to provide an official transcript.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Proficiency in the English language is both required and necessary for academic success at Champlain College. If English is not your native language, you will be required to demonstrate proficiency. Learn more about our international student requirements below.

The Champlain College Online admissions team will work on your behalf to obtain your college transcripts from colleges and universities based in the United States. Students who need transcripts from foreign colleges or universities should follow the procedure in the "Applicants Educated Abroad" section below. 

See the Undergraduate Application Requirements" section above for details on how to request your high school transcripts. 

Mail: Champlain College Online, PO Box 670, Burlington, VT 05402

Email: cco@champlain.edu

Fax: 802-419-5321

If you have been homeschooled we will need proof of graduation via homeschool diploma or equivalent from the student's home state, or the official results of the GED/high school equivalency exam.

We ask that homeschooled applicants also include:

• Official high school transcripts, which should include completed coursework with grades and, if possible, a brief course-by-course description.
• Any courses completed at a secondary or post-secondary school, which will require official transcripts from those institutions.

Students educated outside of the United States and Canada seeking admission to Champlain College Online will need to visit our International Admissions Requirements page to learn about our English proficiency requirement, as well as our international transcript evaluation process.

If you reside in the United States, please be aware that not all categories of Visas allow you or your children to take college courses, including online. Please confirm with the U.S. Department of State whether your Visa allows you to take online courses while you are living in the United States. If you are living outside of the United States you do not need a Visa to enroll in our online programs.

We look forward to welcoming back former Champlain College students! Whether you studied as an undergraduate student on the Champlain College campus or took Champlain College courses online, we are eager to talk to you about your next steps in returning to school. Keep in mind that if you have not taken online classes in over a year, you will need to reapply. Contact our admissions team at onlineadmissions@champlain.edu or call 802-357-5188 to learn more.

At Champlain College Online, we strive to meet students where they are by providing access to higher education programs when students are ready, and have the academic foundation and requisite knowledge and experience to be successful. One way we do this is through our provisional admittance policy. We offer the pathway of "provisional admittance" to incoming students who are otherwise admissible, meaning they have met an academic program's admission requirements, but do not have a final transcript from their current institution denoting the conferral of a degree. Most of these students are finishing the final credits of their degree at an institution when they apply, and their degree may not be conferred by the time their classes begin at Champlain. 

Provisional admittance is not automatic, nor is it appropriate in all cases. In order to be considered for provisional admittance to Champlain, an applicant must:

• Self-identify at the time of application as being in the last term of coursework at another institution.
• Provide all official transcripts for past and current academic institutions at the time of application.
• Have the current institution's registrar, or similar, provide a written statement and return it to Champlain College (via email, fax or USPS) that confirms:
  • The applicant is making good academic progress toward conferral.
  • The applicant is in good financial standing with the institution.
  • Date of expected degree conferral.
• Satisfactorily complete their coursework prior to beginning an academic program at Champlain.

At Champlain College, provisional admits are "regular students" and, as such, are eligible for financial aid. However, students admitted provisionally must ensure that Champlain College receives their official transcripts, with degree conferral date, prior to the 5th week of class to ensure their standing in their current and future courses. Provisional admits whose final transcripts are not received prior to the 5th week of classes may be required to return any financial aid they have received to date for their Champlain College program.

Registrar written statement and transcripts should be sent to:

Mail: Champlain College Online, PO Box 670, Burlington, VT 05402

Email: cco@champlain.edu

Fax: 802-419-5321

Champlain College Online reserves the right to review and rescind offers of admission if we learn of conduct occurring before or after the date of an offer letter, or changes in academic performance, that raise substantial issues about a prospective student’s character, integrity, or qualifications to become a member of the Champlain College Online community

Examples of conduct or academic issues that may lead the College to rescind an offer of admission include but are not limited to:

• Academic Dishonesty, including but not limited to plagiarism, cheating, or other academic infractions.
• Academic Performance, including but not limited to a significant drop in academic performance, failure to provide a final high school or college transcript with proof of graduation.
• Conduct, including but not limited to questionable student conduct that may have a negative impact on the College community. Students who have accepted an offer of admission are expected to abide by the Champlain College Code of Conduct.

Decisions about reviewing or rescinding an offer of admission are made in the sole discretion of the Manager of Application Review & Transfer Credit. In the event of an alleged violation of standards outlined in the Code of Conduct, the Office of Student Conduct will assist in reviewing and/or deciding the matter.

Individuals who have had an offer of admission rescinded may appeal the decision to the Associate Vice President of Champlain College Online, who will make a final determination.