Every bit as unique, welcoming, and exceptional as the state we call home, Vermont State University provides high-quality, flexible, and affordable education that combines experiential and classroom education on campuses across the Green Mountains.
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As of July 2023, Vermont State University will provide high quality, flexible, and affordable education over five primary locations and additional learning sites across the State of Vermont and beyond. Students will be able to earn bachelor, graduate, and associate degrees as well as certificates in technological, professional, and liberal arts programs that are offered in-person, hybrid, or online. Through community partnerships, students will engage in real-world research, internships, volunteering, and work experiences. Vermont State University will be committed to nurturing a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment. Vermont State University becomes a single accredited entity on July 1, 2023, and is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System. The university builds on a history of public higher education in Vermont dating back to 1787.
Creating Vermont State
With the creation of Vermont State University, we have the opportunity to build on the strong legacy of Castleton University, Vermont Technical College, and Northern Vermont University to envision a university designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of Vermont, Vermonters, and the communities our institutions serve. The mission and vision of this new institution are unique in the way they describe our commitments, but they are designed to align with both the Vermont Sate Colleges System mission and that of its sister institution, the Community College of Vermont.
Mission Statement
Vermont State University prepares all students for meaningful work and responsible citizenship by fostering their intellectual, personal, and creative growth in an accessible, caring, and inclusive community. As Vermont’s regional public university, our technological, professional, and liberal arts programs engage with partners throughout Vermont and beyond to provide students with rich real-world learning while meeting the needs of our communities and the state.