Cross-Registration, Dual-Enrollment & Non-Degree Student Registration Options

Champlain College offers cross-registration with Saint Michael's College and dual-enrollment for high-school students on our Burlington campus. Non‐degree admission is available to qualifying students—both on our Burlington campus and for adults online—who want to take undergraduate courses but do not want to matriculate into an undergraduate degree program. You can explore these options below.

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Champlain College and St. Michael's College have an agreement which allows students to take select classes at either campus during the academic year as part of their regular course load. The agreement does not apply to summer session or online courses. The following restrictions apply:

  • Only degree-seeking, undergraduate students attending as full-time students are eligible.
  • Students must be in good academic standing as determined by their home institution.
  • Students must meet any pre-requirements. Questions about pre-requirements are referred to the dean, department chair or program director.
  • A student's faculty advisor is given authority to approve or deny the course choice prior to registration.
  • Limited to one course per student, per term, on a space available basis.
  • Student receives a true grade for their coursework, not just a "T" for transfer credit.
  • Available space in classes will be determined at a pre-set deadline by each college.
  • Only campus-based courses during the Fall or Spring semesters are eligible. No online or summer courses.
  • No payment is exchanged between institutions.
  • No online courses are available to cross-registered, St. Michael's College students.

Please complete the Cross-College Registration Form and return the completed form to Kevin Duerr, Associate Registrar, in the Registrar's office in Perry Hall, Room 322. Kevin can be reached at 802-865-5758 or kduerr@champlain.edu.

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Administered by the Vermont State Colleges (VSC), Vermont's statewide Dual Enrollment Program allows high school students to earn college credit while still in high school or during the summer after they graduate. Eligible students may take one college course tuition-free at designated Vermont colleges, allowing them to experience college-level academics.

  • No online courses are available to high school, dual-enrolled students.

For more information, visit the State of Vermont Agency of Education website. High school students who are interested in taking a course at Champlain College through Vermont's Dual Enrollment Program should contact their guidance counselor or contact us directly at registrar@champlain.edu.

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Champlain College offers non‐degree admission to students who wish to take undergraduate courses without pursuing an undergraduate degree-both on our Burlington campus and online, for qualifying adults.  

At our Burlington campus, the four main populations of these students include:

  • A student from another college or university who wants to take a course but will graduate from another institution. It is the responsibility of the student to have the course(s) reviewed by the home institution for transfer.   
  • A college graduate needing additional credits to qualify for admission to a graduate or professional school.
  • A high school student who plans to take a college‐level course during high school.
  • A person who is taking a class for personal enrichment but not to obtain a degree. Generally, these students will audit a course as they are not seeking credit.

Permission to attend Champlain College as a non‐degree student does not guarantee admission to Champlain College as a degree-seeking student. Non‐degree students are limited to 18 credit hours for undergraduate level courses.

Registering as a Non-Degree Student for Our Burlington Campus

To register as an undergraduate non-degree student at Champlain College, you must complete the following Non-Degree Student Registration Form. All non-degree students are registered on a space available basis one week prior to the start of the term or semester. Financial aid is not available for non-degree students.

Contact Information

Registrar's Office: Kevin Duerr: Associate Registrar, kduerr@champlain.edu, (802) 865-5758

Registering as a Non-Degree Student for Champlain College Online

Adults who wish to register as non-degree student for Champlain College Online must complete a short application so we can understand the courses you're interested in and your motivation for completing them. We'll also request a resume to make sure you have the requisite skills and knowledge to be successful in your non-degree coursework. Financial aid is not available for non-degree students.

Contact Information

Champlain College Online Admissions: champlainonline@champlain.edu, or call us at (888) 545-3459.

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If you are interested in applying for admission to a specific undergraduate degree program on our Burlington campus, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at (800) 570‐5858 or (802) 383‐6644. For online bachelor's program admissions, please contact Champlain College Online at (888) 545-3459.

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