Common Questions for Visiting Students

How does tuition work?
Visiting students will continue to pay full time tuition at their home institution. All lab fees for courses taken at Green Mountain College will be paid by the visiting student directly to Green Mountain College.

Who pays room and board?
Visiting students will pay all room and board charges directly to Green Mountain College. If the home institution's financial aid covers a portion of a student's room and board, the home institution's financial aid office may send a check to the student, care of Green Mountain College, for the requisite portion of room and board.

How long can I attend Green Mountain College?
Visiting students may attend Green Mountain College for one full semester taking up to 16 credit hours.

When can I attend Green Mountain College?
Visiting students may attend Green Mountain College during their sophomore or junior year.

Do I have to be in an Environmental Studies program to attend Green Mountain College?
No, students may be enrolled in any undergraduate program at their home institution.

Will the credits I earn at Green Mountain College transfer back to my school?
Yes. Students are responsible for making sure that the courses taken at Green Mountain College will fit into the program at their home institution.

Are travel expenses covered?
Visiting students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation to Poultney for their semester at Green Mountain College.

Do I need to fill out an application?
Visiting students should check in with their home institution for proper procedures.