Our Burlington Campus

Downtown Burlington

Thanks to an ideal location, busy Champlainers can fit a lot into each day—and getaways are a breeze. Burlington International Airport is an easy 15-minute ride from campus, with direct flights to key cities. You can drive to four major ski resorts in one hour, Montréal in one and a half, Boston in three and a half and New York City in five. In fact, convenient access begins right on campus. Plus, the city has the third lowest commute time nationwide, clocked at 16.1 minutes.

Quintessential New England

Inside the buildings clustered around Rozendaal Courtyard and the Lower Quad: fully wired and wireless classrooms featuring interactive whiteboards and small-group workspace, state-of-the-art multimedia labs and individual digital video and audio labs. Outside: Craftsman-style architectural touches and brick walkways blend in with our picturesque neighborhood. Many historic mansions have been turned into student residences and college centers—urban charm echoed by the design of Adirondack House and Lake House, our newest residence halls. Our campus is filled with the idyllic spots to relax on a quiet bench, lay back on the grass or power up your laptop.

Amazing variety

Like a classic New England common, our quad is the center of a swirl of activity:

• Hip-Hop, yoga, fitness classes or just chilling in front of the fire in the new IDX Student Life Center
• Open mic performances at The Grind
• Concerts, plays, poetry readings, art exhibits, films
• Group study in Miller Information Commons
• Rallies for social causes, service initiatives, teach-ins
• Sledding down Maple after a big storm
  
• Speaking from Experience lectures by entrepreneurs
• Dorm events (Each hall has a dedicated fund for activities.)

Close, personal, busy

At Champlain:

• People are intense about their work but easy-going with each other.
• Students and teachers are on a first-name basis.
• Opportunities to lead and work in teams abound.
  
• Community service, from tutoring refugees to mentoring kids, deepens your sense of belonging.
• This multifaceted experience gives you the confidence to explore the “global village” of Montréal or Dublin through Champlain Abroad or via other study abroad options

Laid-back urban

Minutes away:

• From outdoor cafes to rustic cellars, sushi to tapas, Burlington offers just about any kind of ambiance and cuisine you want.
• Lake Champlain, a mecca for boaters, features waterfront trails, swings and a ferry to upstate New York.
• Funky boutiques, North Face down jackets, Bennington pottery—downtown Burlington is an eclectic mix of small shops and name-brand stores.
• Champlainer favorites range from the friendly popcorn vendor on Church Street to the Lake Champlain Chocolates factory tour.
• Burlington sponsors numerous festivals: Green Mountain Chew Chew Food & Music, Lake Champlain Dragon Boat, Discover Jazz, Art Hop, Brewers and Winter—to name a few.