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Office of Admissions982 Mansion DriveBennington,VT 05201-6002802-447-6304800-378-2782www.svc.edu
Aspire
SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGENon-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage
PAIDPermit No. 85Bennington,VT
05201
Maybe you already have a vision for
the future.You know you want to
work in healthcare, the legal field or
business.You want to be a writer, a
radiologic technician or a psychologist.
You’re interested in environmental
issues, politics, management or crimi-
nal justice. Maybe you’re still thinking
about your options.Your college
education should give you the
perspective, skills, knowledge and
experience you need to move ahead.
SouthernVermont College offers
the kind of education that helps you
achieve your goals. Here, on our
beautiful mountainside campus over-
looking the town of Bennington,
Vermont, we’ve created a different
kind of college—one that is focused,
thoughtful and personal. It’s real,
vibrant, down-to-earth—and a lot
more affordable than you might
imagine. It’s a place where your
professors are teachers first, people
who will know you—what you can
do, what you need to succeed, who
you want to become.
At SVC, we want to see you succeed.
We want to foster your aspirations,
help you achieve your goals—and
then go even further.The whole point
of an SVC education is for you to
surprise yourself and discover what’s
possible for you.
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FIND YOUR WAYAT SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE
Welcome to the next big step in your life.
“I love my book. It’s so personal and it’s
such a great tradition. It tells you so
much about what kind of place this is.”
–Joe Frey, Communications major
A SPECIALTRADITION
OFTWO GIFTS
At SVC, every incoming student
receives the gift of a thought-
provoking book. Open it
and you’ll see it’s signed
by every member of the
SVC community, includ-
ing staff, faculty and
administration. When
you graduate, you’ll receive
another book—also signed by every member
of the campus community. >ese are the bookends of
your SVC education.
LOCATION,
LOCATION, LOCATION
SVC might be in one of
the best locations in the
nation—in the mountains,
in southwesternVermont,
close to other colleges, in a
lively college town, and just a
few hours’ drive from several
major cities: Albany (less than
an hour away), and Boston,
NewYork City and Montreal,
all just three hours away.
HOME SWEET HOME
MANY OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD INTHE EVERETT
MANSION, AWONDERFUL SPRAWLING MANSION BUILT IN
THE EARLY 1900s FROMVERMONT GOLDSTONE.
PRACTICAL!
Edward Everett, the American industrialist who built the
mansion that houses SVC today, was the maker of the very
practical “Lightning” fruit jar (among many other things)
—a breakthrough in food storage at a time when there were
no refrigerators, supermarkets or zip lock bags.
OPTIONS
SVC offers 22 majors, 16 minors and more than 260 different
courses each year—more than enough to fill your schedule.
On the off chance that there’s something you want that we
don’t offer, SVC students can enroll in courses at nearby
colleges at no additional cost. Our reciprocity agreements
also allow other area students to enroll
in SVC’s classes.
MOOSE CROSSING
MEET MONTE,
SVC’S MASCOT.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT
Southern Vermont College
is one of the most affordable
private colleges around.
When you really look
at costs closely and
consider all the expenses,
we’re even competitive
with many public insti-
tutions. In addition,
a robust financial aid
program helps more than
80 percent of our students
fulfill their college dreams.
BENNINGTON�
VERMONT
MAINECANADA
NEWYORK
MASSACHUSETTS
CONNECTICUT
RI
NewYork City
Boston
Williamstown
Concord
PortlandMontpelier
Albany
NEWHAMPSHIRE
BENNINGTON,VERMONT
• Population: 20,000
• Most famous resident: Robert Frost
• Number of ice-creameries: 6
• Special Events: Maplerama Maple
Festival, Bennington Antique & Classic
Car Show, Garlic & Herb Festival,
Bennington Moosefest, Bennington
Quiltfest
• Favorite Activities: Hiking, snowboarding,
skiing, rock climbing, fly-fishing, canoeing,
camping and, on a hot day, finding the
best swimming holes
BENNINGTON,VERMONT
SVC’S CAMPUS IS 1.5 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN
BENNINGTON,VERMONT—A CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND
COLLEGE TOWN.
• STATS:• 500 STUDENTS• 20 STATES AND 6 COUNTRIES• AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16• 17:1 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO
“QUEST FOR SUCCESS”
“QFS” is a course required
of all incoming freshmen.
Working as a team and
under the guidance of a
faculty member, students
research, plan and then
carry out a significant
community service project.
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WE’RE ONA MISSION:TO HELP OURSTUDENTS SUCCEED,REACHTHEIR GOALSAND MAKEA DIFFERENCE.start
We believe a college education is the most important investment you make in your life—not onlyfinancially, but also in terms of hard work and time.We think the experience should reflect
that reality, that it should open doors for you, create new possibilities for your life, transformyou as a thinker, a leader and a citizen.
We believe in fun, too. Excitement, time for reflection and relaxation, sports, friendship andcommunity—these are essential to becoming a thoughtful, compassionate, educated person. Still,
learning must always come first—rich, deep and relevant learning that gives you the foundation youneed for a successful future.SO,WHAT DOESTHIS SMALL COLLEGE IN SOUTHERNVERMONT HAVETO OFFER AND IS ITTHE RIGHT PLACE FORYOU?
EVERYBODY KNOWSYOUR NAME
We believe that education ought to be personal—that you
should feel like you’re part of a close community. Here, you’ll
recognize people when you go to dinner. You’ll have friends
who are in classes other than your own. When you go to a
basketball game, you’ll know most of the people in the stands
and on the court.
THE MOUNTAINEERS
THE SVC MOUNTAINEERSARE SERIOUS NCAA DIVISION III
ATHLETES—BUT OUR SIZE MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR MOST
STUDENTSWILLINGTO PUT INTHEWORKTO HAVETHE
OPPORTUNITYTO BE PART OFATEAM.
MOOSE-A-PALOOZA!
In between studying management and criminal justice,
writing history papers or studying for bio exams, SVC
students take time out for fun. One of the most popular
campus traditions is Moose-a-palooza—a spring festival
of music, dance and fun!
“LIFE’S MOST PERSISTENTAND URGENTQUESTION IS:WHATAREYOU DOINGFOR OTHERS?”–Martin Luther King, Jr.
“In my class, we learned
about the challenges of
rural healthcare, then
brainstormed possible solu-
tions for our population. By
the end, I had new skills in
accounting, marketing and
research and a bunch of new
friends. Plus, it was great to
do something that had an
impact—it gave me a new
perspective on the value of
my education.”
–Scott Menard,–Psychology major
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NURSING EXCELLENCE
SVC’s Nursing students have
achieved an outstanding
National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX) pass
rate. In 2008, 100% of first-
time candidates passed.
maj rTHE LIBERAL ARTS. Why does it matter if you want to be a nurse or an entrepreneur orwork in criminal justice?
We believe that a liberal arts back-ground—the courses you take inhumanities, the arts, literature, his-tory and the sciences—transformsyou into a sophisticated thinker, aproblem-solver, a visionary, a leader. It makes you a better writer, asmarter speaker, a thoughtful teamplayer. It touches the compassion in your heart, inspires your courageand ignites your desire to make a difference. The liberal arts make us all more human—and moreinteresting human beings.
Let’s not forget, however, the real and serious demands of our com-plex world. We also want you to be practical—to develop valuable skillsand become a person who can make things happen.
Know what you want to do? Whoyou want to become? What if youtook it to the next step? WHY NOT ASPIRE…?
BUILD THE ENTERPRISE/
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Do you have an idea for a
business? Why not start it as
part of your college experi-
ence? Southern Vermont
College’s “Build the Enter-
prise” program guides
students in applying the
concepts learned in their
studies to creating and
running a business of their
own. Your enterprise could
be in retail, technology,
agriculture or health care.
If your proposal is strong
and has potential for success,
you could receive start-up
funding through SVC’s
Venture Fund. How’s that
for real world learning?
WRITING AWAY
We know that people struggle
with writing, but strengthen-
ing your writing skills may
be one of the best things you
can do for your career. Most
majors have communications
and writing components. At
SVC, you will be challenged
to write in all your courses. In
addition, we offer a variety of
writing-intensive courses and
majors—communications,
journalism and a very popular
creative writing program.
Extra help is always available
in our Success Center.
ALPHA CHI
Alpha Chi is a national
scholarship recognition
society with over 300
chapters. Membership is
open to juniors and seniors
with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
who exhibit good character
and reputation. Member-
ship is for life.
INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY
Design a course just for you
with a professor and pursue
a subject area in far more
depth than would ordinarily
be possible. Proposals
must be approved by the
instructor, Curriculum
Committee and Provost.www.svc.edu
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LEARN AND DO!
SVC is a liberal arts college
with a strong practical
orientation. Be prepared to
put what you’re learning to
work—in an office, a clinic,
an emergency room, a law
firm or a social service
agency. Crough intern-
ships, jobs, service learning
and projects, our students
gain real-world experience,
on-the-job training and
new perspectives.
“SVC’s experiential
learning approach will
allow students to see
how theory is applied, and
they will leave college with
‘real world experience’
that will allow them to
become more successful…
faster!”
–John Max Miller,SVC Class of ’83, Entrepreneur
GETTING IT DONE: THE
SVC SUCCESS CENTER
In college, there are no
stupid questions. What’s
smart is knowing when to
get some help. SVC’s Success
Center provides academic
support, tutoring and
advising. If you need a little
help with a paper, want
to find a study group,
strengthen your study skills
or prepare for a final, you
can get the help you need
to succeed.
WE ENCOURAGEYOU TO VISIT OUR WEB SITE, WHEREYOU’LL FIND MORE DETAILSABOUTOUR INNOVATIVE BLEND OF REAL-WORLDLEARNING AND THE LIBERAL ARTS, ASWELL AS SPECIFICS ABOUT OUR MAJORS,PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA.
MAJORS(BS, BA)• Business Administration/Management
• Business Administration/Nonprofit Management
• Business Administration/Sports Management
• Business/Entrepreneurship
•Communications
•Creative Writing
•Creative Writing & English Studies
•Criminal Justice
• English
•Healthcare Management & Advocacy
•History & Politics
• Liberal Arts
• Liberal Arts/Management
•Nursing
• Professional Studies
• Psychology
ASSOCIATE’SDEGREE• Business
•Criminal Justice
•Human Services
• Liberal Arts
•Nursing
•Radiologic Technology
MINORS•Child Development
•Communications
•Corporate Security
•Creative Writing
•Criminal Justice
• English
• Environmental Studies
•History & Politics
•Human Services
•Humanities
• Information Technology
•Management
•Music
• Psychology
• Public Relations
•Visual Arts
SPECIAL DEGREEPROGRAMS• 4 + 1 MBA with Union University and Clarkson University
• 3 + 3 JD with New York Law School
•One year MA in Occupational Therapywith Sage Graduate College
IT’S YOUR CHOICE.PICK ONE, PICK TWO—PICKTHREE IF YOU MUST. YOUR MAJOROR MINORS TELL THE WORLD WHOYOU ARE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO.
�“Entrepreneurship Lab uses
discussion and relevant
observations…raw, real-life,
meaningful discussions that
spark conversation about
today’s world economy and
innovation for the future.”
–Stephen Nostrand, Business major
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SVC’s professors—teachers, writers,thinkers, scholars, researchers,lawyers, farmers, inventors, entre-preneurs, scientists, artists andnurses—make it a point to knowtheir students well.They noticehow hard you work, whether you’remaking progress, if the subject hasyou engaged.They see it as their jobto offer guidance and mentorship.Rushed through the reading? They’llnotice. Stuck on a math problem?They’ll help. Having a bad day?They’ll listen.
MOST OFALL,THEY BELIEVEINYOU. THEY KNOW HOWFARYOU CAN GO—EVENWHENYOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
DROPPING IN
MOST OF OUR FACULTY
HAVEAN OPEN-DOOR
POLICY. IFTHEY’RE INTHEIR
OFFICES, FEEL FREETO
DROP INANDTALK,GET
HELPWITHANASSIGN-
MENT OR GETADVICE
ABOUTAN INTERNSHIP.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
SVC’SARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
PROGRAM HONORS PROFES-
SIONALS INTHEARTSAND
BRINGS RESPECTEDARTISTS
TO CAMPUSTOTEACHAND
WORKWITH STUDENTS.
ARTISTS HAVE INCLUDED
PHOTOGRAPHERALAN
NYIRI, PAINTERWILL MOSES,
DANCER BARBARA ROAN,
MUSICIAN BARRY HYMAN,
AND L'ENSEMBLE,WITH
ARTISTIC DIRECTORAND
SOPRANO IDA FAIELLA.
“I teach psychology at SVC and one thing that psychologists
know is this: never say ‘I can’t’—even when the work is chal-
lenging. Too often, ‘I can’t’ is the first step towards failure. At
SVC, we want our students to exceed their own expectations.
4e more each of us expects of ourselves, the more we will
strive and succeed.”
–Scott Stein, Social Sciences
“I always tell my students to work hard and consistently rather
than cramming, to believe in yourself, and keep yourself healthy
and rested for optimal performance. I encourage them not to
be afraid to ask questions, to question what they do and why.
I remind them they are on a wonderful journey and that they
will always be learning new things.”
–Susan O. Sykas, Nursing
“What’s most interesting and rewarding to me as a teacher?
4e small class sizes and the personal interaction I enjoy with
my students—these allow me to see the personal and educa-
tional growth of each of my students.”
–Al Chapleau, Criminal Justice
“What’s most interesting or rewarding about teaching at SVC?
I especially like that every student is provided with individu-
alized support. At SVC every student has the opportunity to
become successful.”
–Sylvia L. Jimison, Success Center
“I try to open the world to my students, intellectually, politically
and socially—to help them understand that the whole world is
wide open to them. I try to help them to imagine a world of
great possibilities and to appreciate their own intelligence and
capabilities.”
–Tom Redden, Social Sciences
IFYOUASKED OUR STUDENTSWHAT’S THE GREATEST THINGABOUT SVC, MANY WOULD SAYTHE FACULTY.
ATHEMED LECTURE SERIES
We don’t all learn in boxes. What makes education useful is being
able to connect the dots. 0at’s the idea behind SVC’s annual
lecture series. Speakers from very diverse fields come to campus
and speak on the same theme: 0e Lessons of Leadership Series,
for example.
FROMTHETOP
From some of our classrooms, you can see the town of Bennington
below. 0e third largest town in Vermont, Bennington is filled
with interesting things to do—from movie theaters and museums
to clubs and eateries. SVC students also enjoy internships and
part-time jobs in the area medical center, clinics, courts, law offices,
and technology firms, and the surrounding area offers some of
Vermont’s best hiking, skiing, snowboarding and fly-fishing.
ROVING PROFESSORS
Change it up. Shift perspectives. 0ink in different ways. To help you figure out what this really means
and why it’s important, SVC selects a few “roving professors” who teach in a variety of courses for
short periods of time. Experts and scholars, they cross disciplines and bring new points of view,
lead projects and join you in discussion. A visiting pharmacology professor might drop in on nursing,
psychology or computer science classes, while an artist might engage students in mathematics,
photojournalism or history.
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ROOMWITHAVIEWAT SVC,MANY OF OUR CLASSROOMSAND SUITES INOUR RESIDENCE HALLS COMEWITH INCREDIBLEVIEWS.IMAGINE LOOKINGATTHIS EVERY MORNING!
MOST UNDERGRADUATES INTHIS COUNTRY EXPERIENCE education from the back of a big lecture hall.Wethink about education differently at SouthernVermont College. Instead of large lecture-based courses, weoffer smaller classes, usually with an average of 16 students—large enough to have many interesting pointsof view, but still small enough so that you’ll know everyone fairly well by the end of the semester.We thinkeducation should be rooted in conversation, in back-and-forth, give-and-take.At SVC, when you have agood idea, people will notice. Professors recognize when you’re putting in the effort.
LEARNYOURWAY.We know that everyone learns differently. Some students do better holed up in thelibrary lost in thought, while others learn better if they can talk with friends. If you’re the kind of personwho does better when you are engaged, when you’re a more active and even hands-on participant, whenyou can get feedback quickly, we encourage you to call, email or plan to visit.LET’STALK!
WHAT DOCOLLEGESTUDENTSDOALL DAY?For many SVC students, it’s the firsttime in their lives they’ve lived awayfrom home for any extended period.This means learning how to organizeyour life so you have time for work,for studying, for sleep and for play.You’ll learn new skills, self-disciplineand the value of balance. If you’re havingtrouble with anything—YOU’LL FINDPEOPLE EAGERTO HELP.
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MICRO ECONOMICS
At the core of your scheduleis your course work. SVCstudents typically take fouror five courses a semester,which allows for more depthto the work and a little moretime in the classroom.
MAD HATTERS
9e Mad Hatters are SVC’s student dramaorganization. 9ey stage regular perform-ances in the Everett 9eatre that draw notonly crowds of students, faculty and staff,but also area residents.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Yes, we have a few and they’ll definitelychange your point of view. In addition tocourses in your major, every BA/BS candidatetakes basic courses in the humanities, historyand politics, environmental issues, naturalsciences, philosophy and ethics, and thesocial sciences. We also require courses incomputing, economics and effective speak-ing. 9e result is a well-rounded liberal artsbackground that gives you the tools andknowledge to be part of the critical issues ofour time—whatever career path you choose.
STUDENT SERVICE
9e Student Activities Squad (SAS) is one ofSVC’s most popular student organizations,and provides opportunities to give a littleback. Students work with the Director ofStudent Involvement & Leadership todevelop an array of activities to enhance thecollege experience: club sports, midnightbowling, comedians, live music, off-campustrips, service learning projects and more.
WEEKEND FUNAND RELAXATION
When you have some of the world’s bestskiing and snowboarding less than an houraway (18 resorts within 90 minutes), it’shard not to get caught up in the fun.
MEET CHRIS.AND STEVE.AND MATT,ALINA AND ROXANNE.Meet the sophomore fromTexas and the senior fromTibet. Meet the NewYorkCity nurse and the programmer fromVermont’s Northeast Kingdom.They aregoing to be like family while you’re here.You’re going to see them in your classes,walking down the hill to your residence hall and at the movies.You’ll sit withthem at dinner and at breakfast if you get up early enough.You might study withthem for finals.They’ll know you and who you want to be.On the last day ofclasses, at the traditional Moonlight Breakfast, you will appreciate the impact theyhave had on you.They’re your friends and they’ll be your friends.FOR LIFE.
THE SUITE LIFE
SVC students enjoy suite life in our residence halls. A Community Advisor helps out with any
residence life issues and acts as a big brother or sister. <e residence complexes also offer laundry
facilities, cable television service, in-room Internet access and 24-hour computer labs. New
students are required to live on campus; older students may eventually choose off-campus living.
AT EASE
What do SVC students do for fun? If you like your fun
organized, you can find all kinds of activities organized
by the residence halls, from movie nights to day trips.
SVC students are also just as likely to hang out in small
groups in each other’s rooms. If you like your fun on a
larger scale, check out the campus calendar for info on
trips to Boston to see the Red Sox, all-campus parties
and celebrations and special events.
GET ORGANIZED
With more than 20 clubs and
organizations on campus, you’ll
find the right match for you.
Write for the paper, direct a play
or lead an expedition. Organize
a speaker series, create a budget
or negotiate a contract. Student
organizations at SVC help you
acquire and practice a wide
variety of skills, build an inter-
esting resume and meet new
friends.
GET GAME
SVC offers 10 NCAA Division III teams and plays in the tough New England Collegiate Conference
—we even have a few championship trophies in our display cases. <at’s a lot of game for a small
college, and it doesn’t stop there. Many of our students describe themselves as athletic, but
even those who don’t play on a team can be found enjoying the fresh Vermont powder, racing
the trails on their mountain bikes and rock climbing and hiking in the Green Mountains.
SVC INTERCOLLEGIATEVARSITYTEAMS• MEN’S SOCCER• WOMEN’S SOCCER• MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY• WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY• MEN’S BASKETBALL• WOMEN’S BASKETBALL• SOFTBALL• BASEBALL• MEN’SVOLLEYBALL
• WOMEN’SVOLLEYBALL
INTRAMURAL/CLUBSPORTS• INDOOR SOCCER• FLAG FOOTBALL• MEN’S RUGBY• WOMEN’S RUGBY• ULTIMATE FRISBEE• VOLLEYBALL
ATHLETIC AFFILIATIONS
Southern Vermont College is a member of the National Colle-
giate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, New England
Collegiate Conference (NECC), North East Collegiate Volleyball
Association (NECVA) and New England Rugby
Football Union (NERFU). Southern Vermont
College competes against many of the best
teams in New England and New York State.
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AT SVC,WEVALUE PRACTICALITY.Education takes on richer meaningswhen you know how to use it tomake a difference.All the books youread here, the papers you write, theexams you study for will matter inthe real world.Your skills and knowl-edge won’t grow in a vacuum.You’llhave opportunities to play out whatyou know—in an internship or sum-mer job or a service learning project.
“I’m doing an internship at the Center for Restorative Justice in Bennington—working on the new website
and representing CRJ in various programs such as Tobacco-Free Community Partners. TFCP works to pre-
vent first-time tobacco use among young people. I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to create change in
society, and I can see that the insights I’ve gained here will be important in whatever career I choose.”
–Garrett O. Vogel, Midlothian, VA, Criminal Justice
INTERNSHIPS
we encourage students to undertake internships informally
or formally, as part of their course work. Some internship
experiences can earn you college credit. we can help you find
an internship where you’ll build new skills and knowledge or
help you plan an experience with an organization or company
you already know.
What you’ll discover is that the worldneeds you.We’re going to need yourskills, your knowledge, your growingexpertise, the humanistic perspectiveyou will develop at a liberal arts col-lege, your creativity, your leadershipand your imagination.ROLL UPYOUR SLEEVES—LET’S GETTOWORK.
“I started interning at the local radio station, WBTN, my freshman
year and now I’m co-hosting a two-hour drive-time show. We play
music, read the news and invite guests to talk with us about various
subjects. 8e experience taught me a lot of practical things about the
field, and it’s been an amazing experience for me careerwise. I hope
to continue in communications as a journalist and a writer.”
–Bethany Michelle Stolz, Hubbardston, MACommunications Major, Creative Writing minor
“I’m interning at a local
center for elderly residents.
Being a nurse is an important
job—you have to be smart,
patient and compassionate
to others. Nothing is more
assuring to a patient than
to know that his or her nurse
is caring, compassionate and
knowledgeable—and no job is
more rewarding than knowing
that you can help someone in
his or her time of need.”
–Amara OkekeNew Haven, CT
Nursing
WHOWILLYOU BECOME?
SVC grads choose a diverse
range of career paths. Some
go straight to work after
graduation, and some go to
graduate or professional
schools. Our alumni/ae
include police chiefs, nurses,
teachers, lawyers, psycholo-
gists, entrepreneurs, farmers,
artists, radiologists, athletes,
musicians, social workers,
scientists, radio announcers,
poets and more.
ADVANCED DEGREES
who knows where you’ll go next? After SVC, you may decide
to pursue an advanced degree (Masters, PhD), attend law
school or earn an MBA. Your advisor will help you understand
the options, the benefits and the requirements, and help you
reach your goals.
“I’m interning at the Bennington
Museum working on the web-
site. Putting into practice what
I’ve learned in classes has
taught me to appreciate my
colleagues’ input and developed
my confidence. An internship
can really help you discover your
potential and valuable talents
that might not be so obvious to
you just from class activities
and assignments.”
–Netra BasnetGulmi, NepalLiberal Arts,IT/Environmental ScienceConcentration
CAREER
DEVELOPMENT
SVC’s very active Office
of Career Development
assists students and
alumni in assessing and
developing a career path.
0ey can connect you to
potential employers.
Visit our web site to
learn more about our
many services.
CHOOSINGA COLLEGE ISN’T EASY.More than a third of students nationallywon’t graduate from the college they startout in.We want you to make a smart choice.If you’re in high school now, it may be thefirst adult decision you will make.
We all have an image in our heads of whatcollege is like. It’s the image we see ontelevision and in the movies.That image isn’talways right for everyone. If you’re unsurewhich college setting is right for you, wewant to hear from you.
We suspect that if you’ve gotten this far inour viewbook, you’re serious about yourfuture.You want an educational experiencethat will not only make you a better andmore knowledgeable thinker, but also askilled leader, a person who can step up andget things done. If what you want is to makea difference in the world and in others’lives, if you want more possibilities foryour future, more opportunities and moreoptions, then SouthernVermont Collegecould be a great fit.
Let’s find out. Let us know that you’re inter-ested by scheduling a visit to our campus orfilling out an application.You can also call ouroffice to find out if one of our admissionsofficers will be in your area.WE LOOKFORWARDTO MEETINGYOU.
FINANCIALASSISTANCE
SVC believes in making a college
education accessible to a wide range
of students and families. Visit our
Web site to see how our costs
compare. Even with very affordable
tuition and fees, 80 percent of our
students receive financial aid.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Southern Vermont College has
flexible transfer agreements with
a number of community colleges.
Visit our Web site to learn about
transferring to SVC.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
SVC welcomes international inquiries.
Visit our Web site for complete details
on international admission and please
call or email us if you have questions.
BACK 2 SCHOOL
We welcome students who have
interrupted their education for family,
personal or career reasons and want
to return and complete their degrees.
Please call us to work out an individu-
alized program that can help you
achieve your goals.
DISTINGUISHED
Southern Vermont College appears in
Colleges of Distinction, a college guide
that informs prospective students on
which colleges are the best places to
learn, grow and succeed.
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� Review ourWeb site for admissions details
� Get more info if you need it here:http://www.svc.edu/admission/inquiry.html
� Apply online (free), through the Universal Application,or download our application form ($30 fee)
� SEND USTHE FOLLOWING...
� High-school transcripts (official)
� SAT or ACT scores (official)
� Two letters of recommendation
� Personal essay (visit ourWeb site for more info)
� Any relevant supplemental materials(seeWeb site for details)
� VISITTHE CAMPUS!
� Call or email and schedule a visit and a tour:[email protected] or 802-447-6304
� Interviews are strongly recommended but not required
� APPLY FOR FINANCIALAID.
� Visit the Financial Aid section of ourWeb site
� Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) by March 1
PLEASE FEEL FREETO CONTACT US IFYOU HAVEANY QUESTIONS.
OFFICE OFADMISSIONS:982 Mansion Drive, Bennington,VT 05201-6002Tel: 802-447-6304Fax: 802-447-4695Email: [email protected]
FINANCIALAID OFFICE:Tel: 802-447-6306Email: [email protected]
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