University of Vermont

Burlington, VT

F
Score: 388/1400
11,081
Undergraduate students
87%
Retention rate
$18,890
Annual tuition
0.18
Diversity Index
Data submitted by: eeager, matchstick, Anonymous (3x)
Medium Campus
Medium Campus
public
Public University
Urban Campus
Urban Campus
Four-Year College
Four-Year College
Northeast Region
(Neo)Liberal Campus
(Neo)Liberal Campus
Geek Culture
Geek Culture
Noisy Campus
Noisy Campus
Graduate Students Not Unionized
Graduate Students Not Unionized

Description

University of Vermont did well on a number of metrics compared to its peers, but its rating was held down by problems with building accessibility on campus, particularly the residence halls. Counseling services also has a long wait time for initial appointments, and students are reportedly only given 3 sessions before they are referred to an outside provider. Most campuses offer 8-10 sessions.

Are all campus buildings physically accessible to students who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids?

NO

A student reports that, "Elevators are locked in all but one residential hall, including in halls that are 3+ stories tall. (I have been actively and unsuccessfully working to change this since last February.) Most, if not all, [academic] buildings have been built or modified to be ADA compliant. However, paths of access are consistently used as storage and/or blocked off entirely." Another student adds that "the elevator in MLS, which is one of the main academic buildings on campus, was broken for several weeks. Some of the elevators in academic buildings have certifications that have been expired for years."

Are class session recordings readily available for lecture courses?

YES

A student tells us that, "Generally, it is up to the professor. If a student requires a recording as per a medical note, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) can mandate a recording be provided."

Are students required to provide documentation of disability to qualify for receiving initial accommodations?

YES

A student writes that, "SAS requires medical documentation. This can be through Student Health Services or Counseling and Psychiatry Services (CAPS) on campus."

Is there required diversity and inclusivity training for faculty/staff/and students, and does training include recognition of neurodivergence and disability?

NO

A student says, "I sat on the CAS DEI committee this semester and it’s something they are planning to put into place."

What types of student-run peer support groups exist on campus?

Disability Cultural Center

NO

Mutual Aid Networks

NO

Peer Support Groups

NO

Other

NO

See also: Disabled Student Union

Have you experienced ableism, discrimination, or witnessed stigmatizing language?

YES

A student tells us that, "I have experienced ableism and witnessed discrimination countless times... mostly from the higher-ups in the Department of Residential Life." Another student says that a "biochem professor this semester said the R-word on the first day of class."

Are police involved in responding to student mental health crises?

YES

Does your college have a Student of Concern reporting page?

Yes (Allows anonymous reporting)

https://www.uvm.edu/deanofstudents/student_advocacy/care_form

Clery Report data: Number of sexual assaults reported on campus per thousand students.

1

*2021 data

Has the college published an official statement in support of racial justice movements?
Black Lives Matter Logo

Support for Black Lives Matter

YES

Support for Land Back

NO

"In the fall of 2016, UVM was the first institution of higher education in the United States to fly the Black Lives Matter (BLM) flag."

Does your college offer a Disability Studies curriculum?

YES

UVM offers a Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies. There do not appear to be any undergraduate options in Disability Studies.

Does your college offer a course on Critical Theory?

NO

Does the college engage in morally questionable research?

Animal Experimentation

YES

Cure Autism

NO

Other

NO

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