Vermont State University (System Office) – Montpelier, VT

Vermont State University: System Administrative Offices

The administrative headquarters for Vermont State University (VTSU) and the broader Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) are located at 575 Stone Cutters Way in Montpelier. While Vermont State University serves students across multiple campuses—including Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon, Randolph, and Williston—this Montpelier location houses the Office of the Chancellor. This office serves as the central command for the state’s public higher education system, providing strategic leadership, financial oversight, and operational support for the unified university and the Community College of Vermont (CCV).

Office of the Chancellor

The Chancellor’s Office is responsible for the high-level management of the public college system.

• Executive Leadership: The Chancellor and executive staff work here to implement the policies set by the Board of Trustees, ensuring that the university fulfills its mission to provide accessible and affordable education to Vermonters.
• Fiscal Management: The finance department manages the system’s budget, endowment, and legislative appropriations, ensuring fiscal responsibility across all campuses.
• General Counsel: The legal team provides guidance on compliance, labor relations, and risk management for the institution.
• Human Resources: System-wide benefits, payroll, and employment policies are administered centrally from this location.

A Unified University

Vermont State University was officially formed in 2023 through the unification of Castleton University, Northern Vermont University, and Vermont Technical College. The Montpelier office plays a crucial role in this ongoing integration.

• Academic Coordination: Administrators here work to align academic programs and workforce development initiatives to meet the needs of the state’s economy.
• Data and Technology: The IT and institutional research teams maintain the digital infrastructure and data systems that connect the geographically dispersed campuses.

Visiting the Office

Located along the Winooski River, the Stone Cutters Way facility is primarily an administrative workspace. It is not a teaching campus for degree programs. Visitors generally include vendors, government officials, and staff from other campuses.

• Appointment Policy: As an administrative hub, visits are typically by appointment only. Students seeking enrollment services or academic advising are encouraged to contact their specific campus or use the university’s online resources.