Southern Vermont College

The College

• Private, career-oriented, liberal arts college
• Mission: a deep belief in the potential of every individual
• Focus: Close connection between students, faculty and staff; personal and academic support; community oriented, student-focused campus; internships, service learning, community service
• Founded in 1926 as St. Joseph College; moved to current campus and renamed SVC in 1974

Location Highlights

• Bennington: Vibrant, historic community of 16,000
• Three hours from Boston, New York City and Montreal
• Ski and hike the Green Mountains
• Campus: 371 acres with spectacular mountain views; classrooms in historic stone mansion; 13-tier water cascade; hiking trails

Unique Characteristics

• Simulation Lab: A state-of-the-art lab where students practice vital clinical skills on computer-programmed mannequins.
• iPad and Kindle Learning: Initiatives to integrate and measure new technology into the classroom.
• Franco-American Lecture Series: Four cultural lectures hosted by the Quest for Success Program.
• National Day on Writing: SVC Humanities Division curates student/staff creative writing through a National Gallery.
• The 2020 Initiative: As part of the national effort to move more students to and through college, SVC has incorporated several initiatives with the U.S. Department of Education.