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- Since its inception in 1971, the February admission program has offered students the flexibility to have a gap semester to recharge, reflect, and prepare for their four-year college experience. Febs often spend their gap semester pursuing an interest, holding a job, traveling, visiting with family members, and/or engaging in a service project.
www.middlebury.edu/college/admissions/apply/feb
As February first-years, students enter in February and leave four years later in February—in their caps and gowns but also on skis, snowboards, or snowshoes at Middlebury’s own ski area, the Snow Bowl! The February celebration is a hallmark of a Middlebury winter.
- Feb Orientation
Below, we’ve shared a broad overview of Orientation to help...
- A Guide to February Admission
Welcome to Middlebury’s February Class! You have been...
- Febmester Resources
A “Febmester” is your time to volunteer, travel, work, or...
- Feb Orientation
Below, we’ve shared a broad overview of Orientation to help you prepare for your arrival to Middlebury. When is Move in Day for Spring Arrivals? Move in for spring arrivals is Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Students should arrive to campus between 9 AM-12 PM. Specific details about the arrival process such as directions, housing assignments ...
Welcome to Middlebury’s February Class! You have been admitted to Middlebury because we see in you the qualities that match the spirit and distinction of our “Febs”: independence, motivation, academic passion and enthusiasm. For more than thirty years February students have entered Middlebury
There's also a strong musical culture on campus, with numerous student-led a cappella groups, bands, and ensembles. Traditions are rich at Middlebury. A classic example is the Winter Carnival, which has been a college fixture since 1923. This event, usually organized in February, features fireworks, a parade, ice sculptures, and a ski carnival.
- Study Abroad
- International and Cross-Cultural
- Outdoors and The Environment
- Consulting Resources
- Additional Resources
Each year, a handful of Febs decide to study abroad at another institution before arriving at Middlebury in February. This can be a rewarding and enriching experience for students wishing to spend time overseas. Please note that there are some factors to consider regarding the transfer of credit to your Middlebury transcript. Please consult our Feb...
ARCC Gap Semester Programs
ARCC Gap Semesterprograms take students on a journey of discovery of local peoples, places, cultures, and ideas. “Along the way we weave together these experiences with a curriculum comprising five important themes: Public Health, Literacy, and Education, Urbanization and the Movement of People, Environment and Conservation, and Microfinance and Economic Growth. ARCC Gap Programs focus on personal growth in a small group setting of no more than 12 students in an immersive goal-driven leadersh...
AMIGOS de las Américas
AMIGOSinspires and builds young leaders through collaborative community development and cross-cultural summer and gap year programs in Central and South America. Accredited by the Gap Year Association, the AMIGOS Gap Year Program provides immersion and leadership experiences. Students complete an internship with a local organization, live with a host family, implement a sustainable service project, and go on excursions to amazing local spots.
Art History Abroad
“The aim of AHAis to enjoy Italy and see a wealth of beautiful art while having fun. Our courses will truly expand your horizons. We draw connections between art history, philosophy, music, literature, and history, making our courses about European civilization.”
Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatchexpeditions are ongoing research projects confronting critical, current issues, run by qualified and respected members of the scientific community. Topics span a wide range of scientific study, including climate change, endangered species, the history of civilizations, sustainable development, and the state of the oceans.
High Mountain Institute-HMI Gap
“HMI Gapsemesters are designed to be a unique and refreshing break from our busy world; an uninterrupted journey of adventure, self-discovery, and growth. With rock climbing and wilderness travel focused programs in Patagonia and the American West, students spend three months traveling to some of the world’s wildest places, gain independence as outdoor adventurers, and give back by getting their hands dirty helping with real-world conservation projects. We emphasize building a strong, intenti...
National Outdoor Leadership School
NOLSis a nonprofit educational organization teaching technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics. Courses range from a few weeks to an academic year in locations from Wyoming to Mexico to India.
Interim Programs
Interimworks one-on-one with individuals of all ages to design a combination of program options that match interests, needs, and goals. They guide people through the process of identifying reputable placements, securing those placements, and adjusting to the changes that inevitably take place as individuals take on new experiences.
Taylor the Gap
With over 30 years of social work expertise, Marion Taylor ’79 provides personalized advice to student “gappers” hoping to take a gap semester or year through Taylor the Gap. Gap year opportunities include the following: volunteer/community service, academic/postgraduate study, work/internships, travel/language immersion, environmental/conservation programs, and wilderness/adventure programs, all of which are available both overseas as well as nationally.
Gap Year Association
The Gap Year Associationis an accreditation and standards-setting organization for gap years that is recognized as such by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
Books on Taking Time Off
Gap Year Guidebook 2010 Wendy Bosberry-Scott, 2010 Gap Year: How Delaying College Changes People in Ways the World Needs Joseph O’Shea, 2013 Jobs in the Sun: Gap Year and Career-Break Opportunities Charles Davey, 2006 Lonely Planet The Gap Year Book Joe Bindloss, Charlotte Hindle, and Andrew Dean Nystrom, 2005 Lonely Planet The Big Trip 2015 Planning Your Gap Year: Hundreds of Opportunities for Employment, Study, Volunteer Work and Independent Travel Nick Vandome, 2005 The Complete Guide to t...
Mar 29, 2015 · The Feb program gives us a chance to get some life experience under our belt or try something new before we’re pigeon-holed into choosing a career. I don’t think of it as second-rate admission, rather, I feel like the admissions officers saw in us a drive to take risks and make the most out of life.
Apr 9, 2020 · Unfortunately, I was picked among 5% of students to be a part of the Middlebury “Feb” class, where I begin school in February of 2021 and graduate in February 2025. I am interested in finance and medicine. I also don’t have anything planned out to do during my gap between now and next February.
