Champlain College's campus in Burlington's historic Hill Section overlooks Lake Champlain, with all first-year students housed in one of 21 restored Victorian-era mansions once occupied by some of the city's most prominent citizens, including Sanders, Boardman, and Juniper Halls.
Enrollment
2,801
Total Students
Freshman Class
700
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
67%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Housing assignments for Fall 2026 become available August 1, 2026. Champlain's campus sits in a residential Burlington neighborhood with extremely limited parking - review the strict campus parking policy in advance, since it applies to everyone, including move-in day. Enjoy the classic Champlain tradition of a Lake Champlain boat cruise as part of Orientation weekend, along with lawn games and live music at an open-mic night.
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Sanders Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Boardman Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Juniper Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Champlain College's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$15,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Champlain College.
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