(Information on this page last updated: 3/18/25)
Congratulations on your admission to UVA Advance! We look forward to meeting you in July. Please review the following information, and check back often for updates!
Academics
Participants enroll in two undergraduate courses – one core course specially designed for UVA Advance students and one elective course open to all Summer Session students. Students will choose their preferred courses via a survey sent by email and UVA staff will enroll students in classes.
Click here to view the 2025 Course Catalog for UVA Advance.
During this summer’s program, you will be considered a visiting undergraduate student at the University of Virginia. As such, you are expected to follow all of the academic and non-academic policies and procedures of the University. Please review the Summer Session Academic Policies, University of Virginia Standards of Conduct, and information about the Honor System prior to your arrival.
Tuition & Fees
A student account will be established for you in the Student Information System (SIS). You will log into your SIS account to pay UVA Advance tuition and fees. Instructions for SIS activation/access will be emailed to you after classes have been assigned and you have been registered in your courses. All major credit cards are accepted, except Visa. You may choose to pay with an e-check to avoid credit card transaction fees. Information related to viewing and paying your bill is available here. (For guidance related to making international payments, click here.)
Immediately upon course registration, which the Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs will complete on your behalf beginning in late-April, charges will be posted to your account in SIS.
The Office of Summer and Special Academic Programs reserves dormitory space and meal plans for all UVA Advance participants. Students do NOT need to apply separately for housing or dining. Housing and dining costs are included in the program fee.
Payment amounts and due dates for 2025:
Payment Due Dates | Refund Timeline | |
Full Program Fee ($3,700) | May 15 | Up to June 15: 50% refund June 16 and beyond: 0% refund |
Comprehensive Fee (VA Residents $475) (Non-VA Residents $535) | May 21 | Full refund through May 18 No refund beginning May 19 |
Tuition in Full (VA Residents: $2820) (Non-VA Residents: $10,416) | July 16 | Up to July 15: 100% refund July 16 & 17: 75% refund July 18 & 19: 50% refund After July 19: 0% refund |
Bookstore Charges (varies by student) | Following Program Conclusion | N/A |
Dining Charges (varies by student) | Following Program Conclusion, paid by Advance Program, not by parents | N/A |
Arrival & Orientation (Saturday, July 12)
Arrival day for the program is Saturday, July 12, 2025. Students are expected to check-in and move in between 8:30 am and 1:00 pm on July 12th. The schedule for orientation is below:
8:30am-1:00pm: Arrival and move-in
before 2:00pm: Lunch on your own
2:00-4:00pm: Orientation for students and parents
4:00-5:30pm: Free time and parent departure
5:30pm: Dinner for students and Resident Community Advisors
7:30pm: Dorm meeting
Residence Hall Facilities
All UVA Advance participants will reside in an air-conditioned residence hall within walking distance of Central Grounds. Rooms are double occupancy with shared baths on the hall. Facilities available in the common areas of the residence hall include:
- Study and lounge spaces (some with TVs and some without)
- Laundry
- Elevator(s)
- Full kitchen (full size refrigerator and freezer, oven/stove, microwave, sink, and cabinets)
- Vending machines
- Water bottle fill station(s)
- Outdoor courtyard
Information for Day of Arrival:
Important Traffic and Parking Information:
Specifics regarding University parking for move-in day as well as driving directions to the exact address of the Residence Hall will be shared in the Welcome Packet emailed to participants in May.
Airport and Other Transit Information:
The Charlottesville airport (CHO) is served by American, Delta, and United and each of the major airline alliances, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and One World. Taxi cabs are available at the airport (no reservation needed) for the 20 minute drive to the University area. Train service is provided by Amtrak and bus service by Greyhound. Washington, DC is 2.5 hours by car and Richmond is 1.25 hours by car. Note: International students who will be traveling by themselves are encouraged to fly into Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). We ask any students arriving alone to share travel plans with us in advance.
UVA ID Cards
Students will be issued a University ID card upon arrival. This ID will allow students access to the residence hall as well as dining, library, transit, and athletic facilities. Specific instructions for uploading a photo prior to arrival will be shared in the Welcome Packet, emailed to admitted students in May.
Program Excursions (Subject to Change)
- Scavenger Hunt and Field Day Activities (Team Building Challenge)
- Peach Picking at Carter Mountain Orchard
- Monticello: Home of Thomas Jefferson
- Virginia Theater Festival
- Dinner in the Dome Room of the Rotunda
Leave Policy
Students are encouraged to remain on Grounds during weekends to develop friendships, to enjoy the program’s planned activities and to catch up on homework. If a student needs to leave Grounds for an overnight stay, the student’s parent or guardian must send a written request to UVaAdvance@virginia.edu at least two business days before the requested leave date. Requests should include a description of why leave is requested, the date(s) and time(s) the student will be away from UVA, and signatures from the parent or guardian and the student. A student is authorized to leave only after the UVA Advance Director sends the student's parent or guardian approval via email. Note: Students are not permitted to have cars on Grounds.
Receiving Mail during the Program
Letters and packages should be addressed to:
[Name of Student]
c/o UVA Advance
[Assigned Residence Hall] [student room number]
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Mail will be delivered to the nearest mailroom and then collected by the Resident Community Advisors and transported to Gibbons dorm for students. Please note that mail will only be picked up twice weekly; do not mail anything perishable!
List of Suggested Items to Bring
- Bed linens (extra-long twin size: 80 inches x 36 inches), blanket, and pillow
- Towel, toiletries, shoes for the shower
- Laptop and charger [Chromebooks are not supported by UVA systems]
- Interested UVA Advance students are eligible to participate in the University’s Laptop Rental Program
- Please contact UVA Advance immediately if you are unable to bring or rent a laptop
- Cellphone and charger
- Alarm clock
- Power strip (must have a UL rating and be fused with a reset switch)
- Clothing appropriate for class (consider layers in case of chilly air conditioned classrooms)
- Activewear for use in the gym and for outdoor activities
- Clothes hamper and laundry detergent
- Small desk lamp
- Umbrella or rain jacket
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes (closed-toe shoes are required for the Field Day activities)
- One nicer outfit for evening theater event and closing dinner
- School supplies
- Government-issued ID
- Health insurance card
Please consult the housing policies for information about items that are prohibited in the residence halls. Students are not permitted to have cars on Grounds.
Bear in mind that students will have to carry belongings to and from the residence hall. We strongly advise students to pack lightly and think ahead about how luggage will be transported (wheeled bags, carts, etc).
Day of Departure
Students must vacate the dorm by NOON on Saturday, August 9. Students are permitted to depart following final exams on Friday, August 8, if travel plans allow.
That's all for now! We will continue to post more updates on this page and share important information directly via email. Please feel free to direct any questions to Ms. Alana Speth at 434-243-2241 or by email at aspeth@virginia.edu or UVaAdvance@virginia.edu.