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
Aug 21, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
67%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move in on the morning of Friday, Aug. 21 - the residence halls open at 8:00 a.m., and you may not move in on Aug. 22 or 23. 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.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Friday, August 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. - you must move in that morning (not August 22 or 23). Commuter students check in later that morning at the IDX Student Life Center.
- Check-in location
- In front of your residence hall, where you check in formally to receive your full Orientation schedule and meet your Resident Advisor.
- Parking
- Unload your belongings at your residence hall, then park at the Lakeside parking lot; a shuttle takes families back to campus. Campus parking is extremely limited, so review the parking policy in advance.
- What you'll receive
- Your full Orientation schedule and an introduction to your Resident Advisor at check-in, plus the Orientation packet distributed earlier. Move-in crews are on hand to help you move in.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
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
Each available link goes directly to Champlain College's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
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
- CVS Pharmacy0.5 miles
- Target1.3 miles
- Walgreens1.8 miles
- Walmart4.7 miles
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Checklists
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