High school students participating in Summer Session are considered visiting undergraduate students and are enrolled in classes with undergraduate students. Only rising juniors and seniors with excellent academic records are eligible to enroll for summer classes. With the exception of students accepted into the Summer Language Institute or UVA Advance, high school students may take only one class per term. Students must choose a course offered through the College of Arts and Sciences in the 1000- to 2000-level for which there are no prerequisites.
Living arrangements are the responsibility of the parent(s) or guardian(s) and must be in place before the student arrives for summer. High school students are not eligible for University housing unless participating in UVA Advance.
High school commuting students are not eligible to participate in activities related to UVA Advance - a residential summer college experience for high school students.
Instructions for completing the University of Virginia Summer Session Forms for High School Students
The following materials must be submitted to be considered for registration in the University of Virginia Summer Session:
Step 1: Please read the instructions below and watch the video before completing the application to enroll. Be aware that it can take several business days after you submit your application for a student account to be established for you to enroll in summer courses.
- Watch the Video: Visiting HS Student Application Instructions
Step 2: Complete the Non-Degree Student application, including the Medical Consent Form for Minors and Terms of Understanding (to be completed by a parent/guardian and uploaded to the online application). Please select the School/Institute "Other" if you plan to take one or more undergraduate classes as a visiting non-degree student this summer. Do not select "Arts & Sciences," which is only for international exchange students. The alternative School/Institute options listed are for specific programs of study and are not the general Summer Session form. If you have not received a response from the Summer Session Office 5-7 business days after submitting the non-degree application, please contact us directly (summer@virginia.edu) for assistance.
Step 3: Submit the Supplementary Materials for High School Students, consisting of the following items:
- Medical Consent Form for Minors and Terms of Understanding (submitted as part of the application)
- Secondary School Report: Completed by the student's school counselor or principal and emailed to tlw8r@virginia.edu.
- Transcript: Emailed by the student's school counselor or principal to tlw8r@virginia.edu along with the Secondary School Report.
Step 4: Visiting students must activate their University of Virginia computing ID before enrolling in courses. To activate your computing ID visit https://in.virginia.edu/account-guide and follow the instructions carefully.