The word "history," Greek in origin, means "learning through inquiry," and that is precisely what our professors of history and their students do. At UVM the study of history is much more than memorizing dates, names, battles and treaties. Together, students and faculty discover and interpret the past by asking questions and conducting research. In the process, students become prepared to meet the challenges of a constantly changing and increasingly complex world.

To apply to the History master’s program, students must submit an application to the UVM Graduate College, including: Graduate Record Examination scores (not required for applicants to the Accelerated Master’s Program); Statement of purpose (explaining the student’s intellectual interests and goals); Three letters of recommendation (normally from academic mentors or professors); A writing sample (normally a research paper completed in an undergraduate history course demonstrating the use of primary sources). To be considered for admission, applicants should have: An undergraduate major in history or a related field of the humanities or social sciences; A GPA of at least 3.0 (B) for the last two years of undergraduate study, with evidence of better work in history; A score above the 65th percentile on the GRE verbal section.