UVA Advance

UVA Advance is the University of Virginia's credit-granting precollege 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.  

2027 Program Dates: Saturday, July 10–Friday, August 6

Applications for Summer 2027 open December 1.

The application link will be posted here at that time. Application deadline for summer 2027 is March 1.

Two Academic Tracks. One Precollege Experience.

For the first time, students may choose between two academic tracks: Our classic STEM & Humanities Track and our new World Languages Track. Students in the STEM & Humanities Track will enroll in a range of undergraduate courses, from history to statistics, economics to philosophy. Students in the World Languages Track will enroll in the intermediate level of one of four languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

Regardless of the academic track, all Advance students remain part of the same tightknit cohort -- residing together in one residence hall and enjoying the same extracurricular activities and adventures!

Students participate in outdoor class discussion.

STEM and Humanities Track

Explore academic offerings in STEM and Humanities classes

Students listen to a guest speaker.

World Languages Track

Explore academic offerings in Intermediate World Language classes

Informational Webinars about UVA Advance

We are once again 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! Recordings will be shared with registrants.

All webinars cover the same content. Click your preferred webinar time to be directed to a registration link. Registering after the date has passed will direct you to a recording.


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.

Contact UVA Advance

Program Director: Alana Speth
Email: UVaAdvance@virginia.edu
Phone: 1-434-243-2241