Additional Information for Febs

Middlebury is extremely proud of its February program. For more than 30 years, we have been welcoming between 70 and 120 new students to campus in February. The February 2013 class will number about 90 to 100 students. Originally, February admission was initiated to fill spaces created by the large number of students who chose to study abroad during our spring semester. Now, February admission is a regular, well‑known "institution" at Middlebury. Our "Febs" have proven themselves very successful here and quickly find themselves active contributors to the life of the College. February accepted students are disproportionately leaders of clubs and organizations, captains of sports teams, and representatives within the student government.

February accepted students may graduate from Middlebury after three and one-half years, four years, or four and one-half years of attendance. Certainly, there is no expectation that "Febs" will accelerate their normal four‑year program into three and one-half years. Simply stated, February is merely another "entrance point" for students beginning their college years. Students who choose to graduate in three and one-half years may take extra semester courses while at Middlebury, or may attend their state university or a local college during fall semester 2012. We ask that any student planning to take courses in the fall prior to matriculation at Middlebury in February NOT take the place of a degree‑seeking student at another residential college or university WITHOUT SPECIAL PERMISSION of the Director of Admissions at that institution.

Many students will wish to pursue interests other than formal studies during fall semester 2012.

In previous years, students have worked or been interns in a variety of career areas, others have attended various outdoor education programs, some have travelled in the U.S. or abroad, and a few have enrolled in half‑year, credit‑granting programs abroad. Indeed, the variety of options students have elected seems almost infinite. For more information about ways to plan a "Feb-mester," visit our Feb-mester Resources Page.

What It Means to Be a Feb

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