Special Programs
UVA Advance
A four-week summer residential program for highly motivated rising high school juniors and seniors.
Summer Language Institute
The Summer Language Institute offers rapid language acquisition programs with eight- or four-week courses in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish.
Morven in Summer
MIS is an innovative sustainability-focused teaching, research, and engagement program for students and community members.
Summer Technology Sabbatical
These courses require students to refrain from using laptops or other devices when in session, except for class access and notes, or for emergencies or accessibility accommodations.
Archaeology Field Schools
UVA is proud to sponsor summer archaeological field schools at three of Virginia’s premier historic sites.
Summer Courses at Mountain Lake Biological Station
Courses are small, field-intensive experiences led by nationally recruited instructors. Each course is three weeks long and fits within one of UVA's summer session terms.
January Term
J-Term provides students with an intensive format that encourages students and faculty to immerse themselves in a subject.