Champlain College

SGA House Meeting
2025-03-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Room 424, Center for Communication & Creative Media (CCM), 375 Maple Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The Student Government Association House Meeting. Please feel free to join us, ask questions, and raise any concerns. It’s open to all students!

The Grind Open Mic Coffeehouse
2025-03-19 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-03-26 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-04-02 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-04-09 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-04-16 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-04-23 20:30 - 23:00 | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Join us every Wednesday for The Grind Open Mic Coffeehouse! Perform music, stand-up comedy, poetry, and more while enjoying snacks and hanging out with friends. Is the limelight not your thing? Come listen, support your peers, and take in the good music and good company!

Social Work Advocacy Day
2025-03-25 08:00 - 15:30 | VT
Join Social Work Professors Tarn Foerg and April Mentzer for Social Work Advocacy Day. We will visit the State House, meet Vermont Social Work Legislators, tour the State House, learn about current bills, and observe committee meetings. Transportation is available. Click here to sign up. Contact Tarn Foerg at tfoerg@champlain.edu with questions.

August Summer Open House '25
2025-08-15 08:00 - 15:00 | Champlain College, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
So much more than a college tour.
This is your opportunity to explore Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, and learn about our career-focused approach to education that turns hands-on classes into handshakes from employers. You won’t just hear about what makes Champlain different—you’ll see it for yourself.
Here’s what you can expect:

Tour campus and your future digs—in a Victorian-era mansion—with insights from Student Ambassadors
Jump into your field of study from day one with our Upside-Down Curriculum
Connect with professors who understand your field of interest and will guide you to the career you want
Check out our cyber range and explore the newly renovated Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity, where you’ll have opportunities to work alongside industry experts on real-world projects right on campus.
Get the inside scoop on us from the experts: Current students!
Step inside our esports arena and power up your college experience with competitive gaming opportunities and an inclusive community
Apply on the spot with help from our admissions counselors who will guide you through our application process
Explore Burlington, Vermont! We’re positive those lake and sunset pics will make your friends jealous (or better yet, just bring them with you!)

You’ll also learn about our flexible approach to education which gives you the freedom to explore your interests early, adapt as your career aspirations evolve, and have a truly interdisciplinary education. Whether you’re interested in Applied Sustainability, Digital Forensics, Game Programming, Creative Media, or any other career-focused program at Champlain, you’ll be able to carve out an experience all your own.
Great News!
This event qualifies you for Champlain’s $4,000 Visit Scholarship—a $1,000 per year scholarship distributed to students who visit campus through an official event or tour.

Where to Stay

Burlington offers a wide variety of accommodations—be sure to book early for this popular weekend! We’ve secured a discounted block of rooms at the Courtyard Burlington Harbor, Hotel Vermont, Best Western Hotel & Conference Center, and Hotel Champlain to help make planning your trip easier. Plan ahead—book your hotel by July 18.

Planning Your Visit

Schedule at a Glance

Students & Parents Schedule

8:30–9:30 AM
Info Fair

9:45 AM–10:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:45 AM–11:30 AM
Academic Breakout Sessions

11:45 AM–12:30 PM
Admissions & Financial Aid Overview

12:30 PM–2:30 PM
Lunch, Ben & Jerry’s Truck, Campus Tours

1:30 PM–3:00 PM
Leahy Center for Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity tours and esports arena tours

Virtual Open House '25
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Your front-row seat to everything Champlain College.
Getting to know Champlain College doesn’t get easier than this. Virtual Open House is your opportunity to:

Get answers to your most pressing questions during a panel discussion with current students.
Get a sense of what living and learning on our beautiful hilltop home is like.
Get advice from our Admission team on the college search and application process.
Learn about Burlington, Vermont, and what makes it one of the coolest small cities in the U.S.
Experience our creative, ambitious, and tightly-knit community, and endless student life activities and clubs for yourself.

The Grind
2025-10-08 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-10-22 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-10-29 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-11-05 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-11-12 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-11-19 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-03 20:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-10 20:30 - 22:30 and 15 more dates | Fireside Lounge, IDX Student Life Center, 262 S Willard St, Burlington, 05401
Come check out the Grind Open Mic Coffeehouse! Hosted by Student Engagement, the Grind is a weekly show of talent for all students to participate. Whether you want to perform or spectate, we’d love to see you. Our show begins at 8:30 pm, but if you want to perform, arrive to Fireside Lounge early to sign up! Time slots are limited are on a first come, first serve basis.
Grab some snacks, coffee or tea, and enjoy the talent Champlain has to offer! See you there!

Game Career Exploration '25
2025-10-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Champlain College, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Are you game?

Join us on Friday, October 17—just one day before Fall Open House—for our annual event that explores career opportunities available to you in the ever-evolving game industry. Here, you can chat with current Game Studio Experience students and faculty who are experts in their fields about your interests and pinpoint which majors will help you get there.
This event is open to students interested in one of our seven Game Studio Experience majors or to those who simply want to learn more about the game industry from real professionals.

Great News!
This event qualifies you for Champlain’s $4,000 Visit Scholarship—a $1,000 per year scholarship distributed to students who visit campus through an official event or tour.

Plan ahead!
This time of year, leaf peepers come from all over to experience one of nature’s greatest shows. Plan ahead to make your trip easier.
Best Western Hotel More Resources to Plan Your Visit Maps & Directions

October Fall Open House '25
2025-10-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Champlain College, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
The ultimate way to experience Champlain College

You’ve likely seen photos of our beautiful campus and know about our amazing lake view. But trust us when we say this: It’s even better in person.
Fall Open House isn’t just another campus visit—it’s your chance to step into life as a Champlain student. Picture this: cozy flannels, friends hanging out together in the brisk autumn air, and that unmistakable feeling of finding your people.
This is a fun-filled day of events with games, information, and opportunities for you to:

Dive into the real projects, startups, and creative endeavors our students are actually working on—and discover the support available for you to launch yours
Chat with professors and current students about which degree is best for you
Tour campus and our iconic Victorian-era residence halls
Make your friends jealous with fall foliage pics (or better yet, bring them with you!)

Great news!
This event qualifies you for Champlain’s $4,000 Visit Scholarship—a $1,000 per year scholarship distributed to students who visit campus through an official event or tour.
Where to Stay
This time of year, leaf peepers come from all over to experience one of nature’s greatest shows. We’ve secured a discounted block of rooms at the Best Western Plus to help make planning your trip easier.
Best Western HotelHOTEL OPTIONSMaps & Directions

Schedule at a Glance

Students and Parents Schedule

8:15 AM–9:00 AM
Info Fair

9:00 AM–9:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:45 AM–12:00 PM
Academic Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Lunch, Campus Tours, Lakeside Tours

12:45 AM–1:15 PM
Admissions & Financial Aid Overview

Game Career Exploration

Interested in one of Game Studio degrees or just want to learn more about what professional pathways are available to you in the game industry? Check out our Game Career Exploration on Friday, October 17, open to all students prior to this Fall Open House.

November Fall Open House '25
2025-11-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Champlain College, 163 South Willard Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Your front-row seat to everything Champlain College

You’ve likely seen photos of our beautiful campus and know about our amazing lake view. But trust us when we say this: It’s even better in person.
Fall Open House isn’t just another campus visit—it’s your chance to step into life as a Champlain student. Picture this: cozy flannels, friends hanging out together in the brisk autumn air, and that unmistakable feeling of finding your people.
This is a fun-filled day of events with games, information, and opportunities for you to:

Dive into the real projects, startups, and creative endeavors our students are actually working on—and discover the support available for you to launch yours
Chat with professors and current students about which degree is best for you
Tour campus and our iconic Victorian-era residence halls
Make your friends jealous with fall foliage pics (or better yet, bring them with you!)

Great news!
This event qualifies you for Champlain’s $4,000 Visit Scholarship—a $1,000 per year scholarship distributed to students who visit campus through an official event or tour.
Where to Stay
This time of year, leaf peepers come from all over to experience one of nature’s greatest shows. We’ve secured a discounted block of rooms at the Best Western Plus to help make planning your trip easier.
Best Western HotelHOTEL OPTIONSMaps & Directions

Schedule at a Glance

Students and Parents Schedule

8:15 AM–9:00 AM
Info Fair

9:00 AM–9:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:45 AM–12:00 PM
Academic Breakout Sessions

12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Lunch, Campus Tours, Lakeside Tours

12:45 AM–1:15 PM
Admissions & Financial Aid Overview

Fall 2025 Mock Interview Days (Day 3) - In Person (CAREERtalk)
2025-11-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Career Collaborative Office, Garden House, 328 Maple St, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Build your professional network and develop an essential skill by participating in our Fall 2025 Mock Interview Days. During a ONE-HOUR time block, you’ll be paired with a volunteer guest facilitator who will conduct a mock interview and provide feedback. This is a safe opportunity to work with someone who is invested in helping you build confidence. We have a great group of volunteers including faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and industry leaders who will help you prepare for your job, internship, grad school, or law school interview.
November 13 mock Interviews will be conducted in person at the Career Collaborative Office, Garden House in Finney Quad.
To register and select a one-hour time slot, click here.
To complete the registration form, you will need your resume. There is also an option to specify the type of position you wish to use for the mock interview and upload the job or internship posting.
Recommended for all years and majors.
Fulfills InSight Interviewing Prep milestone or CAREERtalk milestone.

Virtual Open House '26
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Webinar / Virtual, United States
Your front-row seat to everything Champlain College.
Getting to know Champlain College doesn’t get easier than this. Virtual Open House is your opportunity to:

Get answers to your most pressing questions from current students.
Get a sense of what it’s like to live and learn on our beautiful hilltop campus.
Get advice from our Admission team on the college search and application process.
Learn about Burlington, Vermont, and what makes it one of the coolest small cities in the U.S.
Experience our creative, ambitious, and tightly knit community, along with its endless student life activities and clubs, for yourself.

Burton Winter Jam at Champlain College 2026
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Finney Quad, Champlain College, Burlington, VT, 05401, United States
Burton and Anon present Winter Jam 2026 at Champlain College, hosted in partnership with Champlain’s Ski & Ride Club! Come join us, it’s going to be epic! We’ll have food trucks on site, free giveaways, and more.
Students and community members can register to compete in the ski or snowboard categories and win big cash prizes (10K cash purse!). There will be two age brackets: 14-17 and open. It’s free to enter and open to the public. Helmets required.
Prospective students and families: Ride on with us, and join us for Winter Open House the following day! Tour campus, meet current students, and learn about our career-focused academics. Explore our Winter Open House event.
Timeline of events:

4:30-5:45 PM: Registration & Practice
5:45 PM: All Competitors Meeting
6:00-6:45 PM: Ski Competition Begins! Divisions: Ages 14-17 and 18+
6:45 PM: Break/Course Maintenance
7:00-7:45 PM: Snowboard Competition Begins! Ages 14-17 and 18+
8:15 PM: Awards
8:30-10:30 PM: After Party at J Skis

Start the hype even earlier and join us for a Winter Jam Alumni Panel & Pre-Party at J Skis on Thursday, February 19.

See what the hype’s all about:

Winter Open House '26
2026-02-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Admissions at Perry Hall, 251 South Willard St, Burlington, United States
This Is How Vermont Does College Visits

Winter Open House is your opportunity to discover everything our beautiful campus and community have to offer—and this year, it’s bigger than ever. Experience Champlain at its most authentic with a full weekend that kicks off on Friday night with Burton Winter Jam, followed by our comprehensive Open House on Saturday.

Your Weekend Experience
Friday, February 20: Burton Winter Jam
Start your winter wonderland weekend off the right way and join us for Burton Winter Jam, an annual rail jam event hosted right here on campus. Watch riders compete, experience the winter tradition and culture that defines our community, and see what makes Champlain different.

Learn More about the Winter Jam

Saturday, February 21: Winter Open House

This Winter Open House isn’t your typical campus tour. This is Champlain at its peak—a snowy campus, innovative at its core, and a community that actually gets you.
Here’s what you can expect:

Tour our (hopefully) snow-covered campus and iconic Victorian-era residence halls
Learn how we do hands-on learning differently at Champlain, with opportunities to participate in co-ops, local internships, and international internships.
Explore how 30 flexible elective credits built into every major allow you to design a college experience that’s totally, 100% you!
Get a glimpse into the real projects, startups, and creative endeavors our students are actively working on, and discover the support available for you to launch yours
Check out our world-class facilities, like our Leahy Center for Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics, Sound Stage, Cyber Range, and maker labs.
Chat with current students and faculty, and explore majors that best align with your interests
Get answers to your questions about academics, financial aid, campus life, and student resources

Winter transforms Vermont into something you have to see to believe, and Champlain transforms passionate students into hit-the-ground-running professionals. Come see for yourself what makes Champlain College proudly different by design.

Where to Stay
Winter makes Vermont worth visiting. We’ve secured a discounted block of rooms at the Best Western Plus to help make planning your trip easier. Book early—rooms fill up fast!
Best Western Plus Hotel Options Map & Directions
Great news!
This event qualifies you for Champlain’s $4,000 Visit Scholarship—a $1,000 per year scholarship distributed to students who visit campus through an official event or tour.
