Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate study at Goddard College occurs in a vibrant, socially just and ecologically sustainable learning community. We are committed to diversity, critical engagement, and transformative learning. Goddard gives students control of their education. This means you decide what you want to study, how you want to study, and how you will demonstrate what you’ve learned. Our degrees are offered in a low-residency format, which means you don’t put your life on hold in order to complete your education.

The four hallmarks of all of Goddard’s undergraduate programs are:

  • A learner-centered education philosophy
  • A low-residency model that encourages students to be part of community-based, experiential projects
  • An emphasis on social justice and inclusion alongside personal transformation
  • Multidisciplinary approaches to all areas of learning

Options for undergraduate studies

Low-Residency Model

At the start of the semester, students attend an intensive eight-day residency onsite or virtually from home, followed by 16 weeks of independent work and self-reflection in close collaboration with a faculty advisor. Goddard pioneered this format nearly a half century ago to meet the needs of adult students with professional, family, and other obligations seeking learning experiences grounded in the real-world.

Residencies are a time to explore, network, learn, witness, and share with peers, staff, and faculty. Students work with advisors and peers in close-knit advising groups to forge individualized study plans that describe their learning objectives for the semester.

Working closely with their faculty advisors, and supported by fellow learners, students identify areas of study, personal goals, relevant resources, and avenues to achieve these goals. Students also attend and are invited to help organize workshops, keynote addresses, celebrations and other events intended to stimulate, inspire, and challenge.

This low-residency model combines the breadth of a collaborative community with the focus of personalized learning, enhanced by insightful exchanges with a faculty advisor.

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Location

The on-campus residencies for the undergraduate programs takes place at the College’s Plainfield, Vermont campus. Residencies are a rich time of exploration, connection, and planning.

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