Frequently Asked Questions

Summer FAQs

I am not a Champlain College student, may I take summer courses without being admitted to the College?
Yes! You do not need to apply to the College to take summer courses. You may register for any course you would like, although if a course has prerequisites you must have met them before registering.

I am a student at another college. Are there special arrangements I should make to attend Champlain in the summer?
The most important thing you should do is make sure that the course you take here will transfer to your college, if you are hoping to use the credits toward your graduation requirements. We are a regionally accredited institution, however our credits are transferable only at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is up to your school to determine if the course you take with us meets their transfer guidelines. We recommend talking with your school’s transfer credit officer, or your academic advisor, about this prior to registering.

I am a high school student, can I take classes at Champlain this summer?
Yes! You may take our summer courses. Please contact us to be sure you meet the pre-requisites of the course you would like to take. You may need special permission of the instructor or program director as well. Please call (802) 865-6486 or email cps@champlain.edu with questions.

Are there restrictions on the courses I may take?
You must meet any prerequisite requirements.

Is there a maximum number of credits I can take in the summer?

Due to the condensed schedule, we recommend that students take no more than 6 credits per session. Please be advised that these are courses that are traditionally taught in a 15 week format, and so courses move very quickly. Students wishing to take more than 7 credits a session, or 14 or more credits total, must be granted permission. Please contact us at arc@champlain.edu or (802) 860-2777 for more information.

I want to take a course, but I don’t want the credit. Can I audit a course?
Yes, you may audit a course. Auditing a course costs half the tuition, but you do not get a grade for the course. If you need to receive credit or a grade for the course you must take the course for credit. If you choose to audit a course, please be advised that audits are allowed only on a space available basis one week prior to course start date. Please contact us at 888-545-3459 for more information regarding auditing a course.

How will I receive confirmation of my registration?
You will be sent a confirmation of your registration via email.

What do I do if I wish to drop a course?
In case of voluntary withdrawal or dismissal from the College, a portion of the tuition may be refunded. Students must notify the Registrar in writing of their intent to withdraw from a course by emailing arc@champlain.edu. The date this written withdrawal notification is received by the Registrar, or the effective date, whichever is later, becomes the official withdrawal date and the basis for refund calculation. Such refunds, assuming that all financial obligations have been met, will be computed based on the published refund schedule.

What is the refund schedule if I drop a course?
Please refer to the table below:

Summer Session 2011 Tuition Refund Table
Course Type	Percent Refund or Credit if Notice of Withdrawal or Effective Date (whichever is later) is received within the week of: (Week is defined as through Friday 5 p.m EST.)
	Week 1	2	3	4	5	6	7+
2 week course	50%	0%
3 week course	50%	25%	0%
4 week course	75%	25%	0%	0%
6 week course	75%	40%	25%	0%	0%	0%
7 week course	90%	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%	0%
8 week course	90%	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%	0%
9 week course	90%	50%	50%	25%	0%	0%	0%
10 week course	90%	50%	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
12 week course	90%	50%	50%	25%	25%	25%	0%
13 week course	90%	50%	50%	25%	25%	25%	0%
14 week course	90%	50%	50%	25%	25%	25%	0%
15 week course	90%	50%	50%	25%	25%	25%	0%

What do I need to do after I am registered, before classes start?
Make sure you are ready for class. Here's a list of important things to do before you attend your first class. The information below pertains to credit courses only.

Activate Your My.Champlain Account:
If you are a new student to Champlain, go to http://welcome.champlain.edu/activate.htm and follow the instructions. Continuing students do not need to do this again.
Check Your My.Mail at Your My.Champlain Account:
This is where you will find an email with information to provide your method of payment to complete your course registration.
Check your Schedule!
After your account is activated, go to https://my.champlain.edu and log-in. Go to Web Advisor and check your Schedule, you can also access any of your important, personal Champlain College information in this area as well such as financial aid status, etc…. If you find anything is incorrect, contact the us at 888-545-3459.
Buy Your Books!
Textbooks and other supplies can be purchased online or in-person through the Champlain College Bookstore. The online ordering system is available usually two weeks prior to the start of a course. See the bookstore’s website for information on buying books, returning books, summer hours, etc….
Go to http://www.champlain.bkstr.com/ to access our bookstore 24/7.

What happens if a course I’ve registered for is cancelled?
We require a minimum of six students to run a course, and while we do our best to create a schedule that suits the most number of students, occasionally a course will not run due to lack of enrollment. If this happens with a course you are registered for an advisor will contact you to let you know the course is being cancelled, and he or she will work with you to find a suitable alternative. If no alternative can be found, any money already paid will be fully refunded.

Can I change my registration (add or drop courses)?
Because Summer Session courses are very brief and very intensive, we strongly encourage students to consider their choices carefully before they register. If you add a course after the first few days of our accelerated summer sessions you will have a very difficult time making up the material. If you wish to drop a course, please reference the refund table. You must notify the Advising & Registration Center in writing of your intent at arc@champlain.edu. No other communication will be accepted as official. Additionally, simply not attending class is not considered an official withdrawal and will be reflected as a grade of "F."

How long will I be in class? How much homework will I have?
When considering how much work you will have, bear in mind that Summer Session courses are intensive and rigorous, and are equivalent to courses that last fifteen weeks during the rest of the academic year. Your daily schedule will depend upon your courses; consult the days and times listed under the descriptions of your courses.

Are there classes on Memorial Day?
Classes will not be held on Monday, May 30, 2011. College administrative offices will also be closed on that day.

I cannot pay my whole tuition up front. What are the payment options available to me?
Champlain College offers a number of payment options for those not able to pay their total tuition up front. Please contact our Advising & Registration Center at arc@champlain.edu or (802) 860-2777 for information about our installment plan, and deferred payment options.

If I am a student at another college, taking summer courses at Champlain, how do I acquire a computer account, email account, etc..?
Once you register for a course, you will be emailed instructions on how to activate your portal account which includes your email account. Any official emails from the College will go to your Champlain College email address, so be sure to check that account even if you provide us with your personal email address. After your initial confirmation, all email correspondence will go to your Champlain College email account.

How do I get to Champlain?
Champlain is located in the heart of Vermont’s largest city, Burlington, Vermont. For detailed directions, please visit the Directions & Travel Information page.

What if I have other questions?
If you have any other questions regarding summer session please feel free to contact us. You can reach us via email at cps@champlain.edu

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