notice of Non-discrimination and equal opportunity
The University of Virginia (“UVA”) does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status (which includes active duty service members, reserve service members, and dependents), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Governor’s Executive Order Number One (2018), and other applicable statutes and University policies. UVA prohibits sexual and gender-based harassment, including sexual assault, and other forms of interpersonal violence.
Individuals, including UVA students and employees, and participants in UVA’s programs or activities, may be entitled to reasonable accommodations or modifications for a disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the American with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act, and related statutes and regulations:
- ADA Coordinator
- Address: Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, 315 Old Ivy Way, Suite 203, P.O. Box 400144, Charlottesville, VA 22904
- Phone: (434) 924-3200
- Email: adacoordinator@virginia.edu
- A Deputy ADA Coordinator has also been designated to assist the ADA Coordinator.
- Address: 315 Old Ivy Way, Suite 203, P.O. Box 400144, Charlottesville, VA 22904
- Phone: (434) 924-3200
- Email: adacoordinator@virginia.edu
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Associate Vice President
- Address: Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights, Washington Hall, P.O. Box 400219
- Phone: (434) 924-3200
- Email: UVAEOCR@virginia.edu
The following person has been designated to serve as the overall coordinator for purposes of Title IX compliance:
- Title IX Coordinator
- Address: O'Neil Hall, Suite C023, P.O. Box 400211
- Phone: (434) 297-7988
- Email: titleixoffice@virginia.edu
- A Deputy Title IX Coordinator has also been designated to assist the Title IX Coordinator.
- Address: O'Neil Hall, Suite C023, P.O. Box 400211
- Phone: (434) 297-7988
- Email: titleixoffice@virginia.edu
Complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation may be directed to the UVA Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at UVAEOCR@virginia.edu. Complaint procedures may be found on the UVA Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights website. Complaints may also be filed with the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Civil Rights, and the Department of Human Resources Management.
Summer Session Employment
The University of Virginia Summer Session is subject to the rules and policies established by the Office of the Vice-President and Provost. Visit the Provost faculty policies page for detailed information. Policies on summer employment are available on the Provost's website. Key policies include PROV-026: Faculty Wage Employment, University of Virginia’s Code of Ethics, Virginia State and Local Governments Conflict of Interests Act, UVA’s Policy on Drug and Alcohol Use, UVA Policy: Preventing and Addressing Discrimination and Harassment, UVA Policy: Preventing and Addressing Retaliation, Policy on Sexual and Gender-based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence, UVA Policy: Reporting by University Employees of Disclosures Relating to Sexual and Gender-based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence, UVA’s Policy on the Use of Electronic Communications and Social Media, The University’s Commitment to a Caring Community of Dignity and Respect.
Assignment Types During Summer Session
Faculty are employed on either a firm assignment or a tuition-received basis (TRB), as determined by the Director of Summer and Special Academic Programs in consultation with the designated academic dean or summer chair. In addition, faculty may be eligible to receive compensation for advising students enrolled for thesis and dissertation research, or independent study.
During the summer, a faculty member who is elected on an academic year basis may receive a maximum of one-third of the previous academic year wages from all University sources. These sources include the total of teaching in the Summer Session, research on a sponsored program, and teaching or public service with the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. The limit is based on the wages from the preceding academic year.
Faculty Assignments
Assignments for teaching are made by the Director of Summer and Special Academic Programs in consultation with the designated academic dean or summer chair. A full load consists of teaching two courses (three semester hours each) during the combined Session II and III or one such course in Session I, II, or III. Faculty may not teach more than one course per session aside from the combined Session II and III.
Summer salaries are based upon an instructor's base wages and rank during the preceding fall semester. There is a maximum summer wage for each rank, e.g., associate professor. A faculty member who is appointed for twelve months may not receive additional compensation for teaching in Summer Session.
If no students are enrolled in his or her course, a faculty member should promptly notify the designated academic dean or summer chair, as well as the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs. If no students are enrolled, the course will be cancelled and the faculty assignment is cancelled.
If fewer than ten students enroll in his or her course, a faculty member should promptly notify the designated academic dean or summer chair, as well as the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs. The Director of Summer and Special Academic Programs, after consultation with the designated academic dean or summer chair, will determine the viability of the course. The faculty assignment may be adjusted as a result of the low enrollment or, the course may be cancelled.
Summer Chair Assignments
Summer chairs are appointed by the department and administer Summer Session related affairs of the department during the summer term. Stipends are offered to chairs who are not employed under a twelve-month contract. An academic dean is assigned summer chair responsibilities in the School of Architecture, School of Education & Human Development, School of Engineering and Applied Science, and School of Nursing.
Chairs remain in residence during the contracted period. Responsibilities include advising students, coordinating class rolls and grade rosters, communicating with departmental faculty regarding all Summer Session issues and concerns, and assisting the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs with the resolution of academic issues.
Summer chairs and designated academic deans should communicate with the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs directly.
Foreign Faculty Assignments
The University does not employ a citizen of another nation unless that individual has a valid visa status for the position in question. The U.S. Department of Justice through the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Department of Labor, Department of State, and the U.S. Information Agency are government agencies which regulate the entry into the U.S. and the employment of non-U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Thus, the hiring of foreign nationals is complicated by the involvement of such diverse branches of government.
Because of the complex nature of the laws, regulations, and practice associated with this area, the University has delegated liaison responsibility to the International Studies Office (International Students and Scholars Program, ISSP). Advice on individual situations should always be sought from this staff prior to making any final hiring offers to foreign nationals. This will alleviate potential problems and delays due to inappropriate visa status of the foreign national. It is critical that adequate time be allowed to proceed with this aspect of the assignment sequence.
Each foreign national faculty member is responsible for establishing eligibility to accept an offer of employment extended by the University by demonstrating that his or her visa documents and status are appropriate. U.S. permanent residents may accept employment without further consideration of the visa status, only if the permanent resident status is in hand. An approved petition for permanent residency does not automatically grant employment rights. Foreign nationals temporarily in the U.S. and on non-immigrant visas may not be eligible to accept summer faculty compensation. Individuals who hold visa status F or J must confirm employment eligibility with the International Students and Scholars Programs, Minor Hall, 2nd Floor, (434) 982-3010. Individuals who hold visa status of H must confirm employment eligibility with UVa Human Resources Compliance and Immigration Services, 914 Emmet St., P.O. Box 400127, Charlottesville, VA 22904. Holders of B-1, B-2, F-2 or M visa status are not eligible for employment. Other visa statuses also may not be valid for employment. Faculty members who were on a teaching assignment during the academic year preceding the Summer Session may need to have their stays extended in order to accept the summer assignment. Any concerns regarding validity of visa status or other matters pertaining to the visa regulations may be directed to the staff of the International Student and Scholar Programs, Minor Hall, 2nd Floor. All foreign nationals should check in with the office upon arrival in Charlottesville.
Tuition-Received Assignments
Some courses are offered on a tuition-received basis. In such cases, faculty receive a portion of the tuition collected for the course they are teaching up to an approved maximum.
Thesis Dissertation Research
Thesis Dissertation Research is now being administered through the schools. Summer Session will no longer pay faculty for supervising research.
Independent Study
Faculty members may receive compensation for supervising independent study. Students must have registered and paid for an independent study course. The amount that may be claimed is $100 per credit hour per student. To qualify for this type of pay, the faculty member must not be on a twelve-month contract and the entire summer payment may not exceed 1/3 of the wages for the previous academic year. A request for remuneration must be approved by the academic dean or summer chair of the faculty member's school or department.
Visiting Faculty
A school or department may nominate a visiting faculty member to teach in Summer Session. A letter of endorsement from the designated academic dean or summer chair is required along with a copy of the nominee’s CV. Wages will be determined by the Director of the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs and the designated academic dean or summer chair. All visiting faculty must complete an application through hr.virginia.edu. A criminal background check will be run on all faculty who have not previously been employed by the University, must complete an Employment Eligibility Form (I-9) as well as tax forms in the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs. Visiting faculty are subject to University of Virginia rules and policies.
Expectations of Faculty
Contracted faculty are expected to teach all scheduled classes. Course schedule changes must be discussed with the designated academic dean or summer chair and approved by the Director of Summer and Special Academic Programs.
Note the withdrawal deadlines for Summer Session. Faculty are asked to communicate this information to students via the course syllabus. In addition, faculty are encouraged to provide graded assignments prior to the midpoint of the course so that students receive appropriate feedback in the event they need to make a decision about a course drop or withdrawal.
Instructors should retain examinations for a year after they are administered, in order to answer any questions concerning grades or grading practice. Some courses which do not meet on a regular schedule (e.g., dissertation research, independent study, and practical) do not require final examinations. However, instructors should retain records concerning the evaluation of student performance.
Instructors must set up UVACanvas sites for their courses. Instructions for creating a course site may be accessed here: https://canvas.virginia.edu/. Instructors must keep class records of attendance, marks on recitations, tests, and examinations; conduct examinations; and report final grades in the SIS within 48 business hours after the final examination.
Summer Session Pay Dates
Summer Session follows the University's bi-weekly wage payroll schedule. All payment is directly deposited. Faculty who have not previously been employed by the University must complete an Employment Eligibility Form (I-9) and direct deposit form as well as tax forms. Faculty who have had a lapse in service at UVA must complete new tax forms and a direct deposit form. For additional information, contact Katrina Hunter in the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs at ksd4z@virginia.edu or (434) 924-6549. Foreign nationals working during the summer should contact Logan Hobbs (434) 924-1377 to ensure that all paperwork is in order.
Guidelines for Class Size
If no students are enrolled in his or her course, a faculty member should promptly notify the designated academic dean or summer chair, as well as the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs. If no students are enrolled, the course will be canceled, and the faculty assignment becomes void.
If fewer than 10 students enroll in his or her course, a faculty member should promptly notify the designated academic dean or summer chair, as well as the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs. The Director of the Office for Summer and Special Academic Programs, after consultation with the designated academic dean or summer chair, will determine the viability of the course. The faculty assignment may be adjusted as a result of the low enrollment or, the course may be canceled.
Guidelines for Contact Hours
Courses | Combined Sessions II and III | Sessions I, II, and III |
| Number of Class Meetings | 39 | 19 |
| Length of Class Meetings | 60 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Contact Hours | 39 hours | 40.5 hours |
| Meeting Time Blocks | 08:00 to 09:00 | 08:00 to 10:15 |
| 09:15 to 10:15 | 10:30 to 12:45 | |
| 10:30 to 11:30 | 1:00 to 3:15 | |
| 11:45 to 12:45 | ||
| 13:00 to 14:00 | ||
| 14:15 to 15:15 | ||
| 3-Weeks (Education) | See Education courses at summer.virginia.edu or in SIS for specific dates and times. | |
Class Rosters
Class rosters are available through the Student Information System (SIS). Only students officially registered for the course at the time the roster is published will be listed on the roster. Instructors are required to address any discrepancies between the students listed on the roster and those attending class.
Students whose names do not appear on the class roster should be instructed to add the course immediately. Instructors should verify all CR/NC and Audit grade options that appear on the class rosters. Instructors should also notify the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs about students whose names appear on a class roster but who are not attending class. Staff will follow up with these students to resolve registration issues.
Library, technology, and teaching resources
The UVA Library
The University of Virginia was conceived with a library at its heart, placed in the Rotunda at the head of the Academical Village. The Library’s first collection was selected by Thomas Jefferson and arranged according to a classification scheme he adapted from Francis Bacon’s The Advancement of Learning. Today, the Library’s original purpose remains unchanged: to provide access to accumulated knowledge, and in so doing, increase it — in short, to advance learning. In pursuit of that goal, we collect, preserve, organize, and share materials of all kinds.
The Library's staff, services, and resources are here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and personal enjoyment and enrichment. We invite you to learn more about the organization that makes up the UVA Library today, and the services we provide.
Classroom Assignments
All classroom space is allocated by the Office of the University Registrar (UREG). Every attempt is made to honor classroom preferences. Once space has been allocated for academic courses, UREG will assign unused space for non-academic activities. Classroom assignments may be viewed on the Schedule of Classes in SIS. No changes in assigned class meeting time or location can be made without the approval of the Summer Chair or the designated academic dean and the Director of Summer and Special Academic Programs.
Equipment and Technology
Equipment & Technology | UVA Library (virginia.edu)
Technology for Classes & Classrooms - UVA ITS (service-now.com)
Center for Teaching Excellence
Established in 1990, the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) is dedicated to building a collegial community, enhancing teaching and learning, and fostering teaching innovation at all levels and in all academic disciplines. The CTE offers a number of signature programs, tailored services, rich resource materials, and seed grants designed to enhance the teaching environment at UVA.
UVACanvas
UVA Canvas is an online course management tool for faculty. Information on the collaboration and learning environment available through Canvas and instructions on how to use Canvas are available at https://canvas.virginia.edu/
Academic Policies and Procedures
Attendance in Classes
Students enrolled in a UVA Summer Session course are expected to attend each class meeting. Course requirements such as examinations, oral presentations, laboratory experiments, participation in discussion, or the like are in no sense waived because of absence from class. Instructors may establish penalties for an absence.
Exclusion from Courses
A student who is making no real progress in a course, or whose behavior is detracting from the course, may be excluded from that course by the Director of Summer and Special Academic Programs with a grade of W or F. Students have 48 hours following written notification of this exclusion in which to appeal. The written appeal goes first to the Summer Chair of the department and then to the Director of the Office for Summer and Special Academic Programs. Until the final disposition of the appeal, the student will continue to be enrolled in the course and may continue to attend classes with the approval of the Director of Summer and Special Academic Programs and the instructor.
Dropping, Withdrawals, and Incompletes
To Drop Individual Courses
A student who remains enrolled in the Summer Session may drop a course before the drop deadline and thereby have it deleted from his/her transcript. For procedures and restrictions, see Registration and Academic Policies.
To Withdraw from Individual Courses
After the drop deadline and before the withdrawal deadline, a student who remains enrolled in the Summer Term may, under certain circumstances, withdraw from a course with a grade of W. Any student who discontinues a course without formally dropping or withdrawing will receive a grade of F. For procedures and restrictions, see Registration and Academic Policies.
Extension of Time
In the College of Arts and Sciences and in the School of Education & Human Development, students who cannot complete a course on time because of illness or other extenuating circumstances may request an extension of time. Requests for extensions of time must be submitted to the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs with the signature of the instructor and academic dean.
Incompletes
The notation IN (incomplete) indicates that a final grade for the course is being withheld by the instructor until the student completes all course requirements or examinations. A student may not request an IN grade in an attempt to raise his or her grade. Prior to the end of the course, students must initiate the request for an IN and secure the instructor’s approval with an Extension of Time form. Work must be completed within the number of days specified by each school. See the Undergraduate Record http://records.ureg.virginia.edu/) for details.
When course requirements have been completed, the instructor should obtain a change of grade form from his/her department office. The instructor must assign a grade, sign the form, and obtain the signature of the designated academic dean or summer chair. The Director of the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs will sign in place of the dean/chair for all visiting students. The completed change of grade form must be returned to the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs. At no point may the change of grade form be in the possession of the student.
Examination Schedule and Policies
Schedule of Examinations
Final examinations are given for classes during designated times at the end of each session, and only at the times designated by UREG (Office of the University Registrar). Faculty members are not authorized to change the announced times of their examinations. Such changes may be authorized only by the Director of Summer and Special Academic Programs, and then only for compelling reasons. All students must have the opportunity to take the examination at the time announced.
Students are not permitted to take a final examination before its regularly scheduled time. When genuinely serious conditions exist, students, with the consent of the course instructor, may be allowed to postpone a final examination until after the regular exam period. When the instructor concurs, the student must submit a postponement request on a form provided by the dean’s office of the school in which the student is registered. Students will then take the examination at the instructor’s convenience, usually within four weeks of the last day of the exam period.
Unexcused absence from a final examination results in an automatic grade of F in the class.
Grading Systems
Students are graded according to the school in which enrolled and not according to the school in which the course is offered. For example, an Architecture student taking a College course would be graded according to the policies established by the School of Architecture. These rules can be found in the Undergraduate Record at http://records.ureg.virginia.edu.
Grading Options
Grading options for each course are determined by the school of enrollment offering the course and may be found in the SIS Course Catalog. Students can change their grading option through the first day of their class by using Edit Enrollment in SIS. Students who wish to change their grading option after day one of their class may do so with the permission of their instructor through the mid-point of their class by completing a Course Action Form. (After your instructor approves it, the form will go directly to the Summer Session Student Records Coordinator to process. You may verify that the action was taken by checking your SIS account.)
Auditing (AU)
Students may audit courses with the permission of the instructor. Courses taken on an audit basis have the symbol AU (audit) recorded in the grade column of the academic record. No credits or grade points are earned in audited courses. Because credits are not earned in audited courses, these courses are not included in the courses required to complete a degree. Instructors have the option of determining whether students may or may not take their courses on an audit basis. The cost of auditing a course is the same as the cost of taking the course for credit. The University of Virginia does not allow faculty to let students sit in on classes.
Students in the School of Architecture, Study Abroad, and the Summer Language Institute may not audit any course. Students in the College must elect the AU option by the add deadline; they may cancel this option only through the drop deadline, in which case the course will be deleted from the transcript. A grade of W is recorded for any student who discontinues the audit after the drop deadline or who fails to meet the instructor's standards. If a student wishes to drop or withdraw from a course for which they chose the audit option (depending on the deadline), he or she must complete the appropriate paperwork in person at the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs.
Grade Rosters
Grade rosters are available in the Student Information System the Wednesday prior to the conclusion of the course. Grades must be assigned within 48 business hours after the final examination.
Instructors must keep class records of attendance, marks on recitations, tests, and examinations for one year in case questions concerning grades or grading practices arise. Faculty must enter final course grades in the SIS. The University no longer uses hard-copy grade sheets.
Grade Changes
No grade may be changed after it has been submitted to the University Registrar without the approval of the dean. The dean is not authorized by the faculty to change a grade except when an instructor certifies that, because of an error in calculation or transcript, an incorrect grade has been submitted. The College limits the time in which a grade change is approved to the fall semester following the summer session in which the grade was received. The deans are authorized to change incomplete or missing grades to an F or withdrawal.
Visit For Instructors: Grading in SIS - UVA ITS (service-now.com) and review the Changing Grades in SIS section for more information.
Grade Reports
Grade reports are not automatically mailed to students during the summer session. Upon course completion, students may view their grades in SIS at www.virginia.edu/sis. For detailed instructions on how to request an official transcript, see the Office of the University Registrar website at www.virginia.edu/registrar. Grades are posted to student records a day after the faculty member's final approval. Grades must be assigned within 48 business hours after the final examination.
The Honor System
Founded in 1842, the Honor System is one of the University’s most cherished institutions. Based on the principle that University students want to be trusted, the Honor System helps create and strengthen a school-wide community of trust.
Students at the University make a commitment not to lie, cheat or steal within Charlottesville, Albemarle County, or where they represent themselves as University students. Because they have made this commitment, students are trusted by peers, faculty members, administrators, and community residents alike. Students conduct themselves with integrity and are presumed honorable until proven otherwise.
Students are recruited and trained by the Honor Committee to serve as advisors and to provide counsel. Students investigate Honor allegations, assist and support accused students through the Honor process, and work with accused students in their defense at trial. Honor jury panels are similarly comprised entirely of students. While anyone may report alleged Honor violations, the process is administered entirely by students.
The vitality of the Honor System depends upon the willingness of students to uphold the high standards set by their peers. When a student is formally accused of an Honor offense following investigation, that student may elect to either (1) leave the University, without requesting a trial (in which case that student will be deemed to have admitted guilt, whether or not such an admission is expressly made), or (2) request an Honor trial. Any student found guilty of an Honor offense, or deemed to have admitted guilt after having left without requesting a trial, will be permanently dismissed from the University. The notation “Enrollment Discontinued” will be placed on the student’s transcript, without specific reference to the Honor proceedings. In the case of a student found guilty of an Honor offense following graduation, or deemed to have admitted guilt without requesting a trial after graduation, the General Faculty of the University may undertake proceedings to revoke that student’s degree. The rules of the Honor System apply to any person who was a University student at the time an alleged Honor offense was committed, so long as a case is reported within two years thereafter.
All students who enroll at the University, including those attending summer session only, benefit from the freedom and security provided by the Honor System; every student must agree to live by and support the spirit of honor. Applicants who are not prepared to embrace this freedom and accept this responsibility should not apply for admission.
This is intended as a brief summary of some important aspects of the University's Honor System. For more information, visit www.virginia.edu/honor. If you have further questions, contact the Committee at (434) 924-7602 or honor@virginia.edu.
Emergency Preparedness
Please TAKE 3 minutes to focus on your all hazards emergency response. Refresh your memory on:
- How you will be Notified in an emergency.
- Where you would Evacuate from your classroom, office or building.
- Where you would Shelter in Place in your classroom, office or building.
Notification:
- If you are signed up for UVa. Alerts, you will receive notification via a SMS text message or e-mail. If you have not signed up, you are encouraged to do so at UVaAlerts.
- Faculty often request that cell phones remain turned off during class. However, we recommend that faculty designate two individuals who subscribe to UVaAlerts to leave their phones on during class to receive emergency messages.
- Alertus Desktop Notification software has been installed on all classroom computers; Alertus Desktop Notification software is available for you to install on your personal desktop/laptop computer; if your computer is on, the emergency message will override any program and display the alert. We encourage you to download Alertus to your personal computer/laptop at ITS Desktop Alert site.
- Along with UVaAlerts and Alertus, you should be aware of other notification tools:
- Siren - If you are outside, you may hear a siren followed by a public address message detailing the emergency event and giving brief instructions; this will be repeated 3 times. To preview the sounds of the siren and all-clear horn, go to the Emergency website (see Emergency Horns and Sirens on right hand side of page).
- LED - If you are in a large classroom, you may hear a tone and see the alert message on an LED screen.
- LCD - If you are in a common area, you may see the alert message on an LCD screen.
- Homepage - Should you be on the UVA Homepage, the alert message will be posted over the page. You will be directed to the Homepage for all updates.
Evacuate:
- Leave using the nearest exit or an alternate if nearest exit is not accessible.
- Never use an elevator.
- Take personal belongings (keys, purse, wallet, phone, etc.) but do not delay your exit in doing so.
- Once outside, go to the designated assembly area. Designated evacuation sites can be found at: Building Evacuation Locations Follow directions of police and fire.
- If unable to exit, move to an area of refuge, alert a contact of your location.
Shelter in Place:
- Evaluate the situation and choose the most appropriate shelter location, for example:
- Severe weather/Earthquake: lowest interior space away from windows.
- Violence: secure, enclosed space, behind solid objects and away from door.
- Move to shelter, and take personal items if space allows.
- Remain sheltered until instructed it is safe to leave.
- If safe to do so, monitor news sites for the latest information.
DON'T BE A HERO - DO NOT EXCEED YOUR TRAINING
Please look at our emergency procedure poster.
If you would like more information or training, email uvaoep@virginia.edu with your questions or contact information.
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Parking and Transportation
Parking at the University of Virginia is by permit only throughout the year. Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Contact (434) 924-7231 or parking@virginia.edu for assistance; in-person appointments are available by request.
Recreational Facilities and Programs
UVA Recreation provides comprehensive facilities seven days a week with a variety of programs to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Programs include competitive intramural sport leagues and tournaments; fitness programs, such as aerobics classes, weight training workshops, personal training services, and fitness assessments; recreation instruction in aquatics, racquet sports, martial arts, relaxation, dance, first aid, and CPR; outdoor trips and workshops in hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and skiing; experiential learning and training programs; youth sports instruction and summer recreational day camp for children; and approximately 50 student-organized club sports.
Facilities include the Aquatic and Fitness Center, the Slaughter Recreation Center, Memorial Gymnasium, the North Grounds Recreation Center, the Outdoor Recreation Center, the Snyder Tennis Center, the Park, the Dell outdoor tennis/basketball courts, and numerous outdoor playing fields. Together, these facilities house cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as basketball, volleyball, squash, racquetball, handball, volleyball courts, an indoor running track, swimming pools, whirlpool, saunas, multi-purpose rooms, showers and locker rooms, an outdoor equipment rental center, and a resource library.
Dining Options
Dining options for Summer Session are available in early July from the University of Virginia Dining Services. If dietary restrictions are a concern, a registered dietician/nutritionist is on staff at UVA Dining.
Cultural Activities
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia:
The Museum is located at 155 Rugby Road and is open without charge Tuesday through Sunday, 12 - 5 pm. For more information call (434) 924-3592 or visit www.virginia.edu/artmuseum.
Off-Grounds: The city of Charlottesville offers an impressive variety of cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. There are 23 neighborhood parks, movie theaters, museums, and a year-round ice skating rink. A thriving art, music, and theater community keeps the creative spirit alive in Charlottesville. The downtown pedestrian mall is a magnet for art, music, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Other popular activities in the area include tennis, golf, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, biking, camping, hunting for antiques, and wine tasting at some of the most renowned vineyards on the east coast. Beyond the city lie the homes of Thomas Jefferson (Monticello), James Monroe (Ash Lawn), and James Madison (Montpelier), all open to visitors. The Blue Ridge Parkway is only twenty miles west of Charlottesville.
Other cultural events are scheduled throughout the summer. The student newspaper, The Cavalier Daily, and UVAToday offer information on news and events throughout the year.