Northern Vermont University - Johnson is a fully-accredited liberal arts college serving approx. 1200 students from Vermont, the Northeast, and a number of countries, studying in 29 academic majors and participating in over 50 clubs and organizations as well as 16 men's and women's varsity sports. The University strives to maintain small classes (average class size is 17) characterized by active student learning, careful attention to writing and other forms of expression, and close relationships with the faculty. The University's buildings include a Center for the Performing Arts, which features one of northern Vermont's largest stages and seating for 550, a brand new Visual Arts Center, an athletic/health facility, a Library Learning Center which provides students with significantly expanded library facilities, and a brand new state of the art Mac lab. NVU-Johnson Students have access to the 1000-acre Babcock Nature Preserve, located in nearby Eden, Vermont, and is managed by NVU.
Location Information
Situated in the heart of the Green Mountains, the NVU-Johnson campus is one hour from Burlington, 3.5 hours from Boston, and 1.5 hours from Montreal. A short walk from campus yields a number of places to eat and shop, including a cozy coffee shop, bookstore, art store, grocery store, and the famous Johnson Woolen Mills and outlet store. Johnson is a paradise for outdoor lovers. In the winter months, be prepared to play in the snow, as we are a short drive away from three major ski resorts.
Helpful Information
COPLAC Member Institution
LGBTQ Friendly Campus,
Military Friendly School,
Lamoille County Planning Commission Honoree for Community Service
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Notable Academic Programs
Art
Environmental Sciences
Holistic Health
Psychology
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 Holistic Health.
Accounting, Anthropology, Art, Art Education, Biology/Life Science, Business Management, Communication, Creative Writing, Dance, Elementary Education, English, Environmental Sciences, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Political Science, Psychology, Secondary Education, Sociology, Sports Management/Administration, Studio Art, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements
2.5 GPA
Exchange Preferences
Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted
Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
Estimated cost: $5796.
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 students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment 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 students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
Host Payment: 18 ($443 per additional hour)
Home Payment: 18 ($443 per additional hour)
Financial Aid - Host Payment
For Host Payment 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 Host Payment applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Pell
CWS
Perkins
SEOG
DL
Plus
Use FAFSA CODE:003688
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Activity Fee
$158
Semester
Host
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$75
Year
Host & Home
Optional
Campus Fee
$465
Semester
Host
Mandatory
Important Notes: Health Insurance may be waived with proof of alternate insurance.
Notes About Meal Plans Student's are encouraged to purchase the unlimited meal plan, with a declining "flex point" balance of 75$ for the semester.
For more information on other meal plans, visit https://www.northernvermont.edu/student-life/housing-and-dining/eating-johnson
Immunization: varicella or date of when you had chicken pox
Other Health Related Comments Once the FDA grants permanent approval to the existing COVID-19 vaccines, Northern Vermont University will require all enrolled students who must access a campus for any reason to be vaccinated. Students may request a medical or religious exemption in accordance with Vermont law
All data in this document is the
responsibility of the campus and has beenprovided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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