Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration Priority- According to class standing
Notable Academic Programs- Art
- Environmental Sciences
- Biology/Life Science
- Wellness and Alternative Medicine
- Elementary Education
Unique Academic Programs
- Wellness and Alternative Medicine - Northern Vermont University is among the nation’s first accredited colleges to offer a science-based undergraduate degree program in wellness and alternative medicine (WAM).
- Outdoor Education - This is a major where “hands on learning” is an understatement. Virtually everything you’ll learn, you’ll learn by doing. — in places at JSC’s own Babcock Nature Preserve and rock-climbing wall, along the Long Trail and on the rivers and lakes of Vermont’s Green Mountains, or by traveling elsewhere- While working towards earning their Adventure Leadership training.
- Studio Art - NVU offers a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts in collaboration with the Vermont Studio Center as well as two degree tracks and two minors for Fine Art undergraduates: the B.A. in Art, the B.F.A in Studio Arts, the Art History minor and the Studio Arts minor.
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Anthropology: Anthropology
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Media Arts, Studio Art
Athletics: Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sports Management/Administration
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Field Biology
Business: Accounting, Business, Management, Marketing
Communications: Communication, Electronic Media, Journalism, Journalism and Contemporary Media, Magazine Journalism, Newspapers, Photo Journalism
Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice
Education: Elementary Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education
English: Creative Writing, English
Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources
General Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies
Health and Safety Sciences: Health Science, Wellness and Alternative Medicine
History: History
Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Tourism and Travel, Tourism Management
Mathematics: Mathematics
Performing Arts: Acting, Dance, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Music Theory and Composition, Music/Jazz Studies, Technical Theater, Theater Arts/Drama
Political Science: Political Science
Pre-Professional : Medicine Pre-Professional
Psychology: Psychology
Recreation: Outdoor Education, Sports Management
Sociology/Social Work: Sociology
Theater: Performance and Directing
Tuition / Fees
-- Campus Budget --
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 10/11/18.
- Estimated cost: $5472.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): 18 ($443 per additional hour)
- Home Payment (Plan B): 18 ($443 per additional hour)
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 10/11/18.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Activity Fee |
$139 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
| Health Insurance |
$2181 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$75 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Campus Fee |
$398 |
Semester |
Plan A |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Health Insurance may be waived with proof of alternate insurance.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $2,140 per semester.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 003688
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 10/11/18
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 30% living on campus
- Double: $3156
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- Students must live on campus
Off-Campus Housing
- Appoximate monthly cost: $700
- Proximity to campus: 1 mile
Notes About HousingStudents who are Junior standing or higher, or are 21+ years of age, are not required to live on campus.
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $2020 declining balance plan.
- $1945 per semester for 12 meals per week.
- $1870 per semester for 8 meals per week.
Notes About Meal PlansStudent's are encouraged to purchase the unlimited meal plan, with a declining "flex point" balance of 75$ for the semester.
For more information on other meal plans, visit https://johnsonstate.sodexomyway.com
