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College Entry Opportunities

CCV to VTSU Pathways

Begin at CCV and transfer directly to any Vermont State University. Guaranteed.

Vermont State University guarantees general admission to Community College of Vermont graduates. The CCV to VTSU Pathways are available for many popular programs. Pathways provide you with a clear academic navigation plan to complete your CCV degree and then progress seamlessly into your VTSU degree. Pathways outline the appropriate CCV program, how credits from that program are utilized to meet program requirements in a Vermont State University bachelor’s degree program. Pathways students will enjoy many benefits of the program:

  • Maximize your time at CCV. With our transfer pathways plans, you’ll know exactly what you need to take at CCV and how it fits into your bachelor’s degree.
  • Save time and money. CCV offers Vermont’s lowest tuition costs and with transfer plans in place, there’s no time spent wondering about how your credits will be used to satisfy requirements in the bachelor’s degree. It’s all determined ahead of time. This saves you time and money!
  • No uncertainty. We’ve taken the guesswork out of transfer. Just follow your transfer plan and there’s no need to worry if you are taking the right classes.
  • Support from a team. By indicating that you are following a CCV to VTSU Pathway, you’ll have access to customized support from two schools working together for you.
  • No hoops to jump through. When it’s time to transfer, you won’t need to do a long application, pay fees, or even have transcripts sent. We’ll take care of that for you.
  • Test the waters. As a CCV student, you can try out classes at VTSU and still pay the CCV tuition rate (fall and spring only).
  • Two degrees instead of one. You’ll finish with both your associate and bachelor’s degree which looks great on a resume.

Learn More:
VTSU Pathways page

CCV Pathways page 


Early College

Use your senior year of high school to complete your first year of college tuition free.

Each of the Vermont State Colleges hosts this full-year alternative to the senior year in high school. Students take standard college courses to complete their senior year of high school and their freshman year of college simultaneously—tuition free.

Explore our Early College Programs:

Community College of Vermont – Early College Program
Vermont State University – Early College Program


Dual Enrollment

High school juniors and seniors are eligible to use public tuition funds for free courses at Vermont State Colleges institutions.

The VSCS offers several ways for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school. Successful high school students have earned anywhere from 3 to 18 college credits—reducing the time it takes to get a college degree, reducing the costs associated with college, and challenging themselves through college-level curriculum.

Juniors and seniors attending a public high school, technical center, or an independent school using public tuition dollars in Vermont are eligible for two Dual Enrollment vouchers, each good for one free college course at Community College of Vermont and Vermont State University, as well as other participating Vermont colleges. The free credits earned at college also count as credit towards graduation from high school.

Before applying for a dual enrollment voucher, please review the eligibility guidelines. All questions related to eligibility, processes, and participation in the program should be emailed to  aoe.dualenrollment@vermont.gov.

Apply now for your dual enrollment voucher.

The Dual Enrollment Program is made possible through a statewide partnership agreement supported by the State of Vermont’s Next Generation Initiative.


Tech Center College Credits

Students enrolled at career and technical centers can count their coursework towards college credit.

Fast Forward
Vermont high school students enrolled in selected partner programs at their local career/ technical center are eligible for Fast Forward Tickets. The tickets let students earn college credit for one or more courses for $100 each and two courses tuition free. Each of the 17 Vermont Technical or Comprehensive High Schools currently have dual enrollment agreements in place or are working on future agreements. Click here for a listing of Career/Technical Centers in the state and more information on the career pathways available.

Vermont State University: Admissions Office


Introduction to College Studies

Introduction to College Studies is a 26-hour, tuition-free course designed to help high school students develop strategies for college success. The course is offered at all 12 Community College of Vermont academic centers every fall, spring, and summer semester, and at other VSCS colleges on a variable basis. With support from VSAC and GEAR-UP, this course is offered tuition free to all Vermont high school students and is the ideal course for high school sophomores to prepare for college courses in their junior and senior years. Contact the CCV Academic Center nearest you for more information.


Developmental Skills Voucher

Thanks to support from VSAC’s GEAR-UP program, CCV is able to offer vouchers to high school students and June 2017 high school graduates for developmental skills courses through the summer 2017 semester. This provides an important bridge to dual enrollment and college for students who need basic skills preparation before taking college-level coursework. Funding is separate from Act 77, so students do not need to request a dual enrollment voucher using the web application. Interested high school students should contact their local CCV center to meet with an advisor, select a course, and request a developmental skills voucher.



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