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 Burlington
is a great place to go to college.
It offers transportation conveniences
with a major airport and easy Interstate
access. Plus it is one of the safest
cities in the United States, with
numerous cultural offerings and cosmopolitan
amenities. You’ll appreciate
that basic supplies are readily accessible,
there are many employment opportunities
for part-time work and that a car
is not necessary.
Champlain’s
on-campus safety features include
24-hour foot and vehicle patrol, escort
service on-demand, shuttle buses to
parking lots, emergency telephones,
lighted pathways/sidewalks, hard-wired
fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector
systems throughout every dorm and
a combination of punch code and key
access to dorms. Alcohol is not permitted
on campus regardless of a student’s
age and all dorms are designated non-smoking.
Practical Tips For
Adjusting To Residential Life
- Remind your child that exercise
and sleep will keep them happier
and less stressed.
Champlain’s new Fitness
Center is a popular social spot
as well as a workout facility.
- Inform your child that separating
colors in the wash really makes
a difference: they can avoid getting
pink underwear by not mixing reds
and whites in one hot load! Residence
hall laundries are notorious for
shrinking clothes, so remind them
to check the wash and dryer temperature.
- Let your son or daughter know
that support services are available
to help them deal with minor and
major issues including roommates,
residential life, partying, dating,
academic stress, career planning
concerns and a host of other problems.
On Champlain’s campus a student
Resident Advisor is available to
each residence hall, along with
an adult Head Resident, the Student
Life Office for counseling and peer
tutoring and a Student Health Center
for medical problems.
- As a parent, do your best to reassure
your child that you’re available
to talk, but try not to be intrusive.
One of the reasons to send your
child away to college is so they
will learn to make good decisions
on their own when confronted with
challenges.
Counseling Services
College is a time
for your child’s personal growth;
they’ll constantly be making
decisions about academics, personal
relationships, lifestyle and career
objectives. Occasionally throughout
their four years at Champlain, there
are times when another listener would
be beneficial and it is for these
occasions that the Counseling Office
exists. All conversations are kept
confidential within professional and
legal guidelines. Encourage your child
to take advantage of this wonderful
resource. It’s a sign of maturity
and confidence when a student takes
the initiative to seek advice and
counseling.
Mail Service and
Care Packages
Parents and friends
can order special treats to be delivered
to Champlain students through our
Sodhexo dining service by calling
(802) 860-2719 to order a birthday
cake, cookies, “chocolate therapy,”
pizza, a giant Rice Krispie treat
or something more personalized for
a late-night snack or celebration.
Send U.S.
Postal letters, Fed-Ex, UPS and Airborne
packages (care packages are always
appreciated) to students at:
Student’s
Name & Mailbox Number
Champlain College
174 South Willard Street
P.O. Box 670
Burlington, VT 05402-0670
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