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Maybe you already have a vision for

the future.You know you want to

work in healthcare, the legal field or

business.You want to be a writer, a

radiologic technician or a psychologist.

You’re interested in environmental

issues, politics, management or crimi-

nal justice. Maybe you’re still thinking

about your options.Your college

education should give you the

perspective, skills, knowledge and

experience you need to move ahead.

SouthernVermont College offers

the kind of education that helps you

achieve your goals. Here, on our

beautiful mountainside campus over-

looking the town of Bennington,

Vermont, we’ve created a different

kind of college—one that is focused,

thoughtful and personal. It’s real,

vibrant, down-to-earth—and a lot

more affordable than you might

imagine. It’s a place where your

professors are teachers first, people

who will know you—what you can

do, what you need to succeed, who

you want to become.

At SVC, we want to see you succeed.

We want to foster your aspirations,

help you achieve your goals—and

then go even further.The whole point

of an SVC education is for you to

surprise yourself and discover what’s

possible for you.

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FIND YOUR WAYAT SOUTHERN VERMONT COLLEGE

Welcome to the next big step in your life.

“I love my book. It’s so personal and it’s

such a great tradition. It tells you so

much about what kind of place this is.”

–Joe Frey, Communications major

A SPECIALTRADITION

OFTWO GIFTS

At SVC, every incoming student

receives the gift of a thought-

provoking book. Open it

and you’ll see it’s signed

by every member of the

SVC community, includ-

ing staff, faculty and

administration. When

you graduate, you’ll receive

another book—also signed by every member

of the campus community. >ese are the bookends of

your SVC education.

LOCATION,

LOCATION, LOCATION

SVC might be in one of

the best locations in the

nation—in the mountains,

in southwesternVermont,

close to other colleges, in a

lively college town, and just a

few hours’ drive from several

major cities: Albany (less than

an hour away), and Boston,

NewYork City and Montreal,

all just three hours away.

HOME SWEET HOME

MANY OF OUR CLASSES ARE HELD INTHE EVERETT

MANSION, AWONDERFUL SPRAWLING MANSION BUILT IN

THE EARLY 1900s FROMVERMONT GOLDSTONE.

PRACTICAL!

Edward Everett, the American industrialist who built the

mansion that houses SVC today, was the maker of the very

practical “Lightning” fruit jar (among many other things)

—a breakthrough in food storage at a time when there were

no refrigerators, supermarkets or zip lock bags.

OPTIONS

SVC offers 22 majors, 16 minors and more than 260 different

courses each year—more than enough to fill your schedule.

On the off chance that there’s something you want that we

don’t offer, SVC students can enroll in courses at nearby

colleges at no additional cost. Our reciprocity agreements

also allow other area students to enroll

in SVC’s classes.

MOOSE CROSSING

MEET MONTE,

SVC’S MASCOT.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Southern Vermont College

is one of the most affordable

private colleges around.

When you really look

at costs closely and

consider all the expenses,

we’re even competitive

with many public insti-

tutions. In addition,

a robust financial aid

program helps more than

80 percent of our students

fulfill their college dreams.

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Boston

Williamstown

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NEWHAMPSHIRE

BENNINGTON,VERMONT

• Population: 20,000

• Most famous resident: Robert Frost

• Number of ice-creameries: 6

• Special Events: Maplerama Maple

Festival, Bennington Antique & Classic

Car Show, Garlic & Herb Festival,

Bennington Moosefest, Bennington

Quiltfest

• Favorite Activities: Hiking, snowboarding,

skiing, rock climbing, fly-fishing, canoeing,

camping and, on a hot day, finding the

best swimming holes

BENNINGTON,VERMONT

SVC’S CAMPUS IS 1.5 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN

BENNINGTON,VERMONT—A CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND

COLLEGE TOWN.

• STATS:• 500 STUDENTS• 20 STATES AND 6 COUNTRIES• AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 16• 17:1 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO

“QUEST FOR SUCCESS”

“QFS” is a course required

of all incoming freshmen.

Working as a team and

under the guidance of a

faculty member, students

research, plan and then

carry out a significant

community service project.

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WE’RE ONA MISSION:TO HELP OURSTUDENTS SUCCEED,REACHTHEIR GOALSAND MAKEA DIFFERENCE.start

We believe a college education is the most important investment you make in your life—not onlyfinancially, but also in terms of hard work and time.We think the experience should reflect

that reality, that it should open doors for you, create new possibilities for your life, transformyou as a thinker, a leader and a citizen.

We believe in fun, too. Excitement, time for reflection and relaxation, sports, friendship andcommunity—these are essential to becoming a thoughtful, compassionate, educated person. Still,

learning must always come first—rich, deep and relevant learning that gives you the foundation youneed for a successful future.SO,WHAT DOESTHIS SMALL COLLEGE IN SOUTHERNVERMONT HAVETO OFFER AND IS ITTHE RIGHT PLACE FORYOU?

EVERYBODY KNOWSYOUR NAME

We believe that education ought to be personal—that you

should feel like you’re part of a close community. Here, you’ll

recognize people when you go to dinner. You’ll have friends

who are in classes other than your own. When you go to a

basketball game, you’ll know most of the people in the stands

and on the court.

THE MOUNTAINEERS

THE SVC MOUNTAINEERSARE SERIOUS NCAA DIVISION III

ATHLETES—BUT OUR SIZE MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR MOST

STUDENTSWILLINGTO PUT INTHEWORKTO HAVETHE

OPPORTUNITYTO BE PART OFATEAM.

MOOSE-A-PALOOZA!

In between studying management and criminal justice,

writing history papers or studying for bio exams, SVC

students take time out for fun. One of the most popular

campus traditions is Moose-a-palooza—a spring festival

of music, dance and fun!

“LIFE’S MOST PERSISTENTAND URGENTQUESTION IS:WHATAREYOU DOINGFOR OTHERS?”–Martin Luther King, Jr.

“In my class, we learned

about the challenges of

rural healthcare, then

brainstormed possible solu-

tions for our population. By

the end, I had new skills in

accounting, marketing and

research and a bunch of new

friends. Plus, it was great to

do something that had an

impact—it gave me a new

perspective on the value of

my education.”

–Scott Menard,–Psychology major

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NURSING EXCELLENCE

SVC’s Nursing students have

achieved an outstanding

National Council Licensure

Examination (NCLEX) pass

rate. In 2008, 100% of first-

time candidates passed.

maj rTHE LIBERAL ARTS. Why does it matter if you want to be a nurse or an entrepreneur orwork in criminal justice?

We believe that a liberal arts back-ground—the courses you take inhumanities, the arts, literature, his-tory and the sciences—transformsyou into a sophisticated thinker, aproblem-solver, a visionary, a leader. It makes you a better writer, asmarter speaker, a thoughtful teamplayer. It touches the compassion in your heart, inspires your courageand ignites your desire to make a difference. The liberal arts make us all more human—and moreinteresting human beings.

Let’s not forget, however, the real and serious demands of our com-plex world. We also want you to be practical—to develop valuable skillsand become a person who can make things happen.

Know what you want to do? Whoyou want to become? What if youtook it to the next step? WHY NOT ASPIRE…?

BUILD THE ENTERPRISE/

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Do you have an idea for a

business? Why not start it as

part of your college experi-

ence? Southern Vermont

College’s “Build the Enter-

prise” program guides

students in applying the

concepts learned in their

studies to creating and

running a business of their

own. Your enterprise could

be in retail, technology,

agriculture or health care.

If your proposal is strong

and has potential for success,

you could receive start-up

funding through SVC’s

Venture Fund. How’s that

for real world learning?

WRITING AWAY

We know that people struggle

with writing, but strengthen-

ing your writing skills may

be one of the best things you

can do for your career. Most

majors have communications

and writing components. At

SVC, you will be challenged

to write in all your courses. In

addition, we offer a variety of

writing-intensive courses and

majors—communications,

journalism and a very popular

creative writing program.

Extra help is always available

in our Success Center.

ALPHA CHI

Alpha Chi is a national

scholarship recognition

society with over 300

chapters. Membership is

open to juniors and seniors

with a GPA of 3.5 or higher

who exhibit good character

and reputation. Member-

ship is for life.

INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY

Design a course just for you

with a professor and pursue

a subject area in far more

depth than would ordinarily

be possible. Proposals

must be approved by the

instructor, Curriculum

Committee and Provost.www.svc.edu

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LEARN AND DO!

SVC is a liberal arts college

with a strong practical

orientation. Be prepared to

put what you’re learning to

work—in an office, a clinic,

an emergency room, a law

firm or a social service

agency. Crough intern-

ships, jobs, service learning

and projects, our students

gain real-world experience,

on-the-job training and

new perspectives.

“SVC’s experiential

learning approach will

allow students to see

how theory is applied, and

they will leave college with

‘real world experience’

that will allow them to

become more successful…

faster!”

–John Max Miller,SVC Class of ’83, Entrepreneur

GETTING IT DONE: THE

SVC SUCCESS CENTER

In college, there are no

stupid questions. What’s

smart is knowing when to

get some help. SVC’s Success

Center provides academic

support, tutoring and

advising. If you need a little

help with a paper, want

to find a study group,

strengthen your study skills

or prepare for a final, you

can get the help you need

to succeed.

WE ENCOURAGEYOU TO VISIT OUR WEB SITE, WHEREYOU’LL FIND MORE DETAILSABOUTOUR INNOVATIVE BLEND OF REAL-WORLDLEARNING AND THE LIBERAL ARTS, ASWELL AS SPECIFICS ABOUT OUR MAJORS,PROGRAMS AND CURRICULA.

MAJORS(BS, BA)• Business Administration/Management

• Business Administration/Nonprofit Management

• Business Administration/Sports Management

• Business/Entrepreneurship

•Communications

•Creative Writing

•Creative Writing & English Studies

•Criminal Justice

• English

•Healthcare Management & Advocacy

•History & Politics

• Liberal Arts

• Liberal Arts/Management

•Nursing

• Professional Studies

• Psychology

ASSOCIATE’SDEGREE• Business

•Criminal Justice

•Human Services

• Liberal Arts

•Nursing

•Radiologic Technology

MINORS•Child Development

•Communications

•Corporate Security

•Creative Writing

•Criminal Justice

• English

• Environmental Studies

•History & Politics

•Human Services

•Humanities

• Information Technology

•Management

•Music

• Psychology

• Public Relations

•Visual Arts

SPECIAL DEGREEPROGRAMS• 4 + 1 MBA with Union University and Clarkson University

• 3 + 3 JD with New York Law School

•One year MA in Occupational Therapywith Sage Graduate College

IT’S YOUR CHOICE.PICK ONE, PICK TWO—PICKTHREE IF YOU MUST. YOUR MAJOROR MINORS TELL THE WORLD WHOYOU ARE AND WHAT YOU CAN DO.

�“Entrepreneurship Lab uses

discussion and relevant

observations…raw, real-life,

meaningful discussions that

spark conversation about

today’s world economy and

innovation for the future.”

–Stephen Nostrand, Business major

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SVC’s professors—teachers, writers,thinkers, scholars, researchers,lawyers, farmers, inventors, entre-preneurs, scientists, artists andnurses—make it a point to knowtheir students well.They noticehow hard you work, whether you’remaking progress, if the subject hasyou engaged.They see it as their jobto offer guidance and mentorship.Rushed through the reading? They’llnotice. Stuck on a math problem?They’ll help. Having a bad day?They’ll listen.

MOST OFALL,THEY BELIEVEINYOU. THEY KNOW HOWFARYOU CAN GO—EVENWHENYOU HAVE QUESTIONS.

DROPPING IN

MOST OF OUR FACULTY

HAVEAN OPEN-DOOR

POLICY. IFTHEY’RE INTHEIR

OFFICES, FEEL FREETO

DROP INANDTALK,GET

HELPWITHANASSIGN-

MENT OR GETADVICE

ABOUTAN INTERNSHIP.

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

SVC’SARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

PROGRAM HONORS PROFES-

SIONALS INTHEARTSAND

BRINGS RESPECTEDARTISTS

TO CAMPUSTOTEACHAND

WORKWITH STUDENTS.

ARTISTS HAVE INCLUDED

PHOTOGRAPHERALAN

NYIRI, PAINTERWILL MOSES,

DANCER BARBARA ROAN,

MUSICIAN BARRY HYMAN,

AND L'ENSEMBLE,WITH

ARTISTIC DIRECTORAND

SOPRANO IDA FAIELLA.

“I teach psychology at SVC and one thing that psychologists

know is this: never say ‘I can’t’—even when the work is chal-

lenging. Too often, ‘I can’t’ is the first step towards failure. At

SVC, we want our students to exceed their own expectations.

4e more each of us expects of ourselves, the more we will

strive and succeed.”

–Scott Stein, Social Sciences

“I always tell my students to work hard and consistently rather

than cramming, to believe in yourself, and keep yourself healthy

and rested for optimal performance. I encourage them not to

be afraid to ask questions, to question what they do and why.

I remind them they are on a wonderful journey and that they

will always be learning new things.”

–Susan O. Sykas, Nursing

“What’s most interesting and rewarding to me as a teacher?

4e small class sizes and the personal interaction I enjoy with

my students—these allow me to see the personal and educa-

tional growth of each of my students.”

–Al Chapleau, Criminal Justice

“What’s most interesting or rewarding about teaching at SVC?

I especially like that every student is provided with individu-

alized support. At SVC every student has the opportunity to

become successful.”

–Sylvia L. Jimison, Success Center

“I try to open the world to my students, intellectually, politically

and socially—to help them understand that the whole world is

wide open to them. I try to help them to imagine a world of

great possibilities and to appreciate their own intelligence and

capabilities.”

–Tom Redden, Social Sciences

IFYOUASKED OUR STUDENTSWHAT’S THE GREATEST THINGABOUT SVC, MANY WOULD SAYTHE FACULTY.

ATHEMED LECTURE SERIES

We don’t all learn in boxes. What makes education useful is being

able to connect the dots. 0at’s the idea behind SVC’s annual

lecture series. Speakers from very diverse fields come to campus

and speak on the same theme: 0e Lessons of Leadership Series,

for example.

FROMTHETOP

From some of our classrooms, you can see the town of Bennington

below. 0e third largest town in Vermont, Bennington is filled

with interesting things to do—from movie theaters and museums

to clubs and eateries. SVC students also enjoy internships and

part-time jobs in the area medical center, clinics, courts, law offices,

and technology firms, and the surrounding area offers some of

Vermont’s best hiking, skiing, snowboarding and fly-fishing.

ROVING PROFESSORS

Change it up. Shift perspectives. 0ink in different ways. To help you figure out what this really means

and why it’s important, SVC selects a few “roving professors” who teach in a variety of courses for

short periods of time. Experts and scholars, they cross disciplines and bring new points of view,

lead projects and join you in discussion. A visiting pharmacology professor might drop in on nursing,

psychology or computer science classes, while an artist might engage students in mathematics,

photojournalism or history.

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ROOMWITHAVIEWAT SVC,MANY OF OUR CLASSROOMSAND SUITES INOUR RESIDENCE HALLS COMEWITH INCREDIBLEVIEWS.IMAGINE LOOKINGATTHIS EVERY MORNING!

MOST UNDERGRADUATES INTHIS COUNTRY EXPERIENCE education from the back of a big lecture hall.Wethink about education differently at SouthernVermont College. Instead of large lecture-based courses, weoffer smaller classes, usually with an average of 16 students—large enough to have many interesting pointsof view, but still small enough so that you’ll know everyone fairly well by the end of the semester.We thinkeducation should be rooted in conversation, in back-and-forth, give-and-take.At SVC, when you have agood idea, people will notice. Professors recognize when you’re putting in the effort.

LEARNYOURWAY.We know that everyone learns differently. Some students do better holed up in thelibrary lost in thought, while others learn better if they can talk with friends. If you’re the kind of personwho does better when you are engaged, when you’re a more active and even hands-on participant, whenyou can get feedback quickly, we encourage you to call, email or plan to visit.LET’STALK!

WHAT DOCOLLEGESTUDENTSDOALL DAY?For many SVC students, it’s the firsttime in their lives they’ve lived awayfrom home for any extended period.This means learning how to organizeyour life so you have time for work,for studying, for sleep and for play.You’ll learn new skills, self-disciplineand the value of balance. If you’re havingtrouble with anything—YOU’LL FINDPEOPLE EAGERTO HELP.

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MICRO ECONOMICS

At the core of your scheduleis your course work. SVCstudents typically take fouror five courses a semester,which allows for more depthto the work and a little moretime in the classroom.

MAD HATTERS

9e Mad Hatters are SVC’s student dramaorganization. 9ey stage regular perform-ances in the Everett 9eatre that draw notonly crowds of students, faculty and staff,but also area residents.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Yes, we have a few and they’ll definitelychange your point of view. In addition tocourses in your major, every BA/BS candidatetakes basic courses in the humanities, historyand politics, environmental issues, naturalsciences, philosophy and ethics, and thesocial sciences. We also require courses incomputing, economics and effective speak-ing. 9e result is a well-rounded liberal artsbackground that gives you the tools andknowledge to be part of the critical issues ofour time—whatever career path you choose.

STUDENT SERVICE

9e Student Activities Squad (SAS) is one ofSVC’s most popular student organizations,and provides opportunities to give a littleback. Students work with the Director ofStudent Involvement & Leadership todevelop an array of activities to enhance thecollege experience: club sports, midnightbowling, comedians, live music, off-campustrips, service learning projects and more.

WEEKEND FUNAND RELAXATION

When you have some of the world’s bestskiing and snowboarding less than an houraway (18 resorts within 90 minutes), it’shard not to get caught up in the fun.

MEET CHRIS.AND STEVE.AND MATT,ALINA AND ROXANNE.Meet the sophomore fromTexas and the senior fromTibet. Meet the NewYorkCity nurse and the programmer fromVermont’s Northeast Kingdom.They aregoing to be like family while you’re here.You’re going to see them in your classes,walking down the hill to your residence hall and at the movies.You’ll sit withthem at dinner and at breakfast if you get up early enough.You might study withthem for finals.They’ll know you and who you want to be.On the last day ofclasses, at the traditional Moonlight Breakfast, you will appreciate the impact theyhave had on you.They’re your friends and they’ll be your friends.FOR LIFE.

THE SUITE LIFE

SVC students enjoy suite life in our residence halls. A Community Advisor helps out with any

residence life issues and acts as a big brother or sister. <e residence complexes also offer laundry

facilities, cable television service, in-room Internet access and 24-hour computer labs. New

students are required to live on campus; older students may eventually choose off-campus living.

AT EASE

What do SVC students do for fun? If you like your fun

organized, you can find all kinds of activities organized

by the residence halls, from movie nights to day trips.

SVC students are also just as likely to hang out in small

groups in each other’s rooms. If you like your fun on a

larger scale, check out the campus calendar for info on

trips to Boston to see the Red Sox, all-campus parties

and celebrations and special events.

GET ORGANIZED

With more than 20 clubs and

organizations on campus, you’ll

find the right match for you.

Write for the paper, direct a play

or lead an expedition. Organize

a speaker series, create a budget

or negotiate a contract. Student

organizations at SVC help you

acquire and practice a wide

variety of skills, build an inter-

esting resume and meet new

friends.

GET GAME

SVC offers 10 NCAA Division III teams and plays in the tough New England Collegiate Conference

—we even have a few championship trophies in our display cases. <at’s a lot of game for a small

college, and it doesn’t stop there. Many of our students describe themselves as athletic, but

even those who don’t play on a team can be found enjoying the fresh Vermont powder, racing

the trails on their mountain bikes and rock climbing and hiking in the Green Mountains.

SVC INTERCOLLEGIATEVARSITYTEAMS• MEN’S SOCCER• WOMEN’S SOCCER• MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY• WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY• MEN’S BASKETBALL• WOMEN’S BASKETBALL• SOFTBALL• BASEBALL• MEN’SVOLLEYBALL

• WOMEN’SVOLLEYBALL

INTRAMURAL/CLUBSPORTS• INDOOR SOCCER• FLAG FOOTBALL• MEN’S RUGBY• WOMEN’S RUGBY• ULTIMATE FRISBEE• VOLLEYBALL

ATHLETIC AFFILIATIONS

Southern Vermont College is a member of the National Colle-

giate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, New England

Collegiate Conference (NECC), North East Collegiate Volleyball

Association (NECVA) and New England Rugby

Football Union (NERFU). Southern Vermont

College competes against many of the best

teams in New England and New York State.

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AT SVC,WEVALUE PRACTICALITY.Education takes on richer meaningswhen you know how to use it tomake a difference.All the books youread here, the papers you write, theexams you study for will matter inthe real world.Your skills and knowl-edge won’t grow in a vacuum.You’llhave opportunities to play out whatyou know—in an internship or sum-mer job or a service learning project.

“I’m doing an internship at the Center for Restorative Justice in Bennington—working on the new website

and representing CRJ in various programs such as Tobacco-Free Community Partners. TFCP works to pre-

vent first-time tobacco use among young people. I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to create change in

society, and I can see that the insights I’ve gained here will be important in whatever career I choose.”

–Garrett O. Vogel, Midlothian, VA, Criminal Justice

INTERNSHIPS

we encourage students to undertake internships informally

or formally, as part of their course work. Some internship

experiences can earn you college credit. we can help you find

an internship where you’ll build new skills and knowledge or

help you plan an experience with an organization or company

you already know.

What you’ll discover is that the worldneeds you.We’re going to need yourskills, your knowledge, your growingexpertise, the humanistic perspectiveyou will develop at a liberal arts col-lege, your creativity, your leadershipand your imagination.ROLL UPYOUR SLEEVES—LET’S GETTOWORK.

“I started interning at the local radio station, WBTN, my freshman

year and now I’m co-hosting a two-hour drive-time show. We play

music, read the news and invite guests to talk with us about various

subjects. 8e experience taught me a lot of practical things about the

field, and it’s been an amazing experience for me careerwise. I hope

to continue in communications as a journalist and a writer.”

–Bethany Michelle Stolz, Hubbardston, MACommunications Major, Creative Writing minor

“I’m interning at a local

center for elderly residents.

Being a nurse is an important

job—you have to be smart,

patient and compassionate

to others. Nothing is more

assuring to a patient than

to know that his or her nurse

is caring, compassionate and

knowledgeable—and no job is

more rewarding than knowing

that you can help someone in

his or her time of need.”

–Amara OkekeNew Haven, CT

Nursing

WHOWILLYOU BECOME?

SVC grads choose a diverse

range of career paths. Some

go straight to work after

graduation, and some go to

graduate or professional

schools. Our alumni/ae

include police chiefs, nurses,

teachers, lawyers, psycholo-

gists, entrepreneurs, farmers,

artists, radiologists, athletes,

musicians, social workers,

scientists, radio announcers,

poets and more.

ADVANCED DEGREES

who knows where you’ll go next? After SVC, you may decide

to pursue an advanced degree (Masters, PhD), attend law

school or earn an MBA. Your advisor will help you understand

the options, the benefits and the requirements, and help you

reach your goals.

“I’m interning at the Bennington

Museum working on the web-

site. Putting into practice what

I’ve learned in classes has

taught me to appreciate my

colleagues’ input and developed

my confidence. An internship

can really help you discover your

potential and valuable talents

that might not be so obvious to

you just from class activities

and assignments.”

–Netra BasnetGulmi, NepalLiberal Arts,IT/Environmental ScienceConcentration

CAREER

DEVELOPMENT

SVC’s very active Office

of Career Development

assists students and

alumni in assessing and

developing a career path.

0ey can connect you to

potential employers.

Visit our web site to

learn more about our

many services.

CHOOSINGA COLLEGE ISN’T EASY.More than a third of students nationallywon’t graduate from the college they startout in.We want you to make a smart choice.If you’re in high school now, it may be thefirst adult decision you will make.

We all have an image in our heads of whatcollege is like. It’s the image we see ontelevision and in the movies.That image isn’talways right for everyone. If you’re unsurewhich college setting is right for you, wewant to hear from you.

We suspect that if you’ve gotten this far inour viewbook, you’re serious about yourfuture.You want an educational experiencethat will not only make you a better andmore knowledgeable thinker, but also askilled leader, a person who can step up andget things done. If what you want is to makea difference in the world and in others’lives, if you want more possibilities foryour future, more opportunities and moreoptions, then SouthernVermont Collegecould be a great fit.

Let’s find out. Let us know that you’re inter-ested by scheduling a visit to our campus orfilling out an application.You can also call ouroffice to find out if one of our admissionsofficers will be in your area.WE LOOKFORWARDTO MEETINGYOU.

FINANCIALASSISTANCE

SVC believes in making a college

education accessible to a wide range

of students and families. Visit our

Web site to see how our costs

compare. Even with very affordable

tuition and fees, 80 percent of our

students receive financial aid.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Southern Vermont College has

flexible transfer agreements with

a number of community colleges.

Visit our Web site to learn about

transferring to SVC.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

SVC welcomes international inquiries.

Visit our Web site for complete details

on international admission and please

call or email us if you have questions.

BACK 2 SCHOOL

We welcome students who have

interrupted their education for family,

personal or career reasons and want

to return and complete their degrees.

Please call us to work out an individu-

alized program that can help you

achieve your goals.

DISTINGUISHED

Southern Vermont College appears in

Colleges of Distinction, a college guide

that informs prospective students on

which colleges are the best places to

learn, grow and succeed.

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� Personal essay (visit ourWeb site for more info)

� Any relevant supplemental materials(seeWeb site for details)

� VISITTHE CAMPUS!

� Call or email and schedule a visit and a tour:admissions@svc.edu or 802-447-6304

� Interviews are strongly recommended but not required

� APPLY FOR FINANCIALAID.

� Visit the Financial Aid section of ourWeb site

� Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) by March 1

PLEASE FEEL FREETO CONTACT US IFYOU HAVEANY QUESTIONS.

OFFICE OFADMISSIONS:982 Mansion Drive, Bennington,VT 05201-6002Tel: 802-447-6304Fax: 802-447-4695Email: admissions@svc.edu

FINANCIALAID OFFICE:Tel: 802-447-6306Email: financialaid@svc.edu

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