Summer Session
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For Visiting Students

UVA welcomes over 400 visiting students to Summer Session each year. Small, intensive classes provide close faculty interaction and focused study. Visiting students taking classes on Grounds in Charlottesville receive full access to UVA housing, dining, health services, recreation, and academic resources.

Visiting High Schoolers, International Students, and Senior Citizens

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High School Students

Programs, courses, and registration for rising juniors and seniors

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International Students

How to attend Summer Session as a visiting international student

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Senior Citizens

Learn more about the Senior Citizen Waiver Program

Visiting Undergraduates and Community Members

Apply as a visiting undergraduate if:

  • You are an undergraduate at another institution
  • You are a high school graduate (or equivalent)

Apply as a visiting graduate if:

  • You are not enrolled in and do not plan to pursue a UVA graduate degree
  • You hold a bachelor’s degree
  • You want to take graduate-level courses

Current UVA students should apply as visiting students if they:

  • Are not enrolled in a degree program during Spring 2026
  • Will graduate in May 2026
  • Have been taking SCPS courses

Acceptance to Summer Session does not constitute admission to the University, nor does it allow students to register for the subsequent fall and spring semesters.

Application Process

How to Apply

  • Complete the Non-Degree Student form and select “Summer Session” as the School/Institute. Do not select “Arts & Sciences” (for international exchange students only).
  • It may take several business days after submitting your application for your student account to be created. If you don’t hear back within 5–7 business days, email summer@virginia.edu.

After You Apply

Tuition, Enrollment, and More

Tuition and Fees

Visiting students should review Summer Session tuition and fees prior to enrolling in a class.

Policies and Dates

The Enrollment and Policies and Dates and Schedules pages have information about summer-specific academic policies, add/drop, refunds, exam dates, and other important resources.

Housing

Summer Session students may apply for University housing through Conference Services. We encourage you to apply for Summer Session housing as soon as possible since housing is limited. Summer Session students may choose to live off-Grounds in housing that is not affiliated with the University. Visit Off-Grounds Housing for more information.

Medical Insurance

All students at the University, including students enrolled in Summer Session, are required to have medical insurance. The Office of Student Health and Wellness can assist with questions and is also a resource available for students to use during Summer Session. In case of an emergency, students may be treated at the emergency room of the University of Virginia Health System Center, which is located near Central Grounds.

Student ID Card

Located in Observatory Hill Dining Hall at 525 McCormick Road, visit the ID office to obtain your University of Virginia ID card. To expedite the ID process, submit your photo online in advance of arriving on-Grounds. A confirmation email sent to your UVA email account will communicate acceptance of the photo or further actions. You’ll need your UVA ID card for library services, fitness centers, and Charlottesville buses. Be sure to take your government-issued photo ID with you (driver's license, passport, etc.).

Admission to the Summer Session does not constitute admission to the University, nor does it allow students to register for the subsequent fall and spring semesters.