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UVA Advance
UVA Advance is the University of Virginia's credit-granting pre-college program. It is a four-week summer residential program for highly-motivated, rising high school juniors and seniors that offers participants an opportunity to experience college life at the University of Virginia.
Saturday, July 11–Friday, August 7, 2026
Applications for Summer 2026 are now open!
Application deadline: March 1, 2026
Informational Webinars about UVA Advance
We are offering informational webinars this fall and winter! Hear from the Program Director and have a chance to ask questions. Students, parents, teachers, and counselors all welcome.
All webinars will cover the same content. Click your preferred webinar time to be directed to a registration link.Newly Added! Webinar 3: Thursday, January 22: 5:30pm EST
How to Apply
Academic Experience
Extracurricular & Residential Experience
Cost and Payment
FAQs
Information for Admitted Students
2025 Admitted Students
Program Advantages
- Earn six transferable undergraduate credits from UVA.
- Engage in classes that are small, intensive, and taught by leading UVA faculty.
- Access the support services and facilities available to resident UVA students, including libraries, sports facilities, dining halls, the Student Health Center, and more.
- Prepare for success in higher education.
- Develop friendships with students from around the commonwealth, country, and world.
