Information for Admitted Students

Direct emails (non-automated):

• SIS and email account access (email date April 21)
• Class assignments (email date May 8)
• Roommate assignment (email date July 1)
• Visa application information (international students only)

Welcome Email (automated email sent upon admissions acceptance):

• Class Preference Survey

Admitted Students' Guide (email date May 15):

• Student preference survey for roommates and activities
• Link and instructions for obtaining a student ID card
• Parent form for move-in time
• GPS address and parking information for arrival day
• DocuSign link for the Student-Family Handbook
• DocuSign link for Parent/Guardian Medical, Emergency, and Consent forms
• Link and instructions for setting up student Canvas account

April 21-24: Activate student email and SIS accounts

April 24:

• Payment #1 (deposit toward Program Fee)
• Course Preference Survey

May 8: Payment #2 (remainder of Program Fee)

May 18: Payment #3 (University Comprehensive Fee)

June 1:

• Roommate and Activity Preference Survey
• Student-Family Handbook agreement (via DocuSign)
• Emergency and Medical Forms (via DocuSign)

July 1:

• SignUp Genius for arrival day move-in time
• Activate student Canvas account (app download recommended)
• Complete UVA Mobile ID process or upload materials for physical ID card

July 15: Payment #4 (Tuition in full)

Arrival day for the program is Saturday, July 11, 2026. Students are expected to check-in and move in between 9:30 am and 1:00 pm on July 11th. The schedule for orientation is below:

• 9:30am-1:00pm: Arrival and move-in
• Before 2:00pm: Lunch on your own
• 2:00-3:30pm: Orientation for students and parents 
• 3:30-5:30pm: Free time and parent departure
• 5:30pm: Dinner for students and Resident Community Advisors
• 7:30pm: Residence Hall meeting  

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 machine(s)
• 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 Admitted Students' Guide emailed to participants and parents/guardians in May. 

Airport and Other Transit Information:

Airport: The Charlottesville airport (CHO) is served by American, Delta, and United and each of the major airline alliances, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and One World. The Charlottesville airport is approximately 20 minutes by car from UVA. Public Transit is limited in Charlottesville. The only transit options between CHO airport and UVA are taxi services or Lyft/Uber car services. CHO is a small airport with a limited number of flights each day. Return flights on August 8 should be booked for morning departure to provide flexibility in the event of cancelations or delays.  

Train and Bus Stations: Train service is provided by Amtrak and bus service by Greyhound. Both stations are in downtown Charlottesville, approximately 5 minutes by car from UVA.  

Note: We ask any students arriving alone to share travel plans with us in advance. Students are not permitted to move into the residence hall prior to the morning of July 11.  

UVA ID Cards

Students will be issued a University Mobile ID or 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 obtaining a UVA ID are included in the Admitted Students' Guide, emailed to students and parents/guardians in May.

Program Excursions (Subject to Change)

• Scavenger Hunt and Field Day Activities (Team Building Challenge)
• Morven Sustainability Lab at Morven Farm
• Monticello: Home of Thomas Jefferson
• Virginia Theatre Festival
• Dinner in the Dome Room of the Rotunda

Receiving Mail during the Program

Letters and packages should be addressed to:

Mail will be delivered to the nearest mailroom and then collected by the Resident Community Advisors and transported to the residence hall for students. Please note that mail will only be picked up twice weekly; do not mail anything perishable!

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] * 
• 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
• Clothes hangers
• Refillable water bottle, coffee cup, etc.
• 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   

*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.

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 transport belongings to and from the residence hall. There is a path without stairs between the unloading area and residence entrance, but it is a bit of a walk. We strongly advise students to pack lightly and think ahead about how luggage will be transported (wheeled bags, carts, etc). 

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, fees, and Bookstore charges. Instructions for SIS activation/access will be emailed to you on or before April 21. 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. (Read guidance related to making international payments.)  

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.

Students must vacate the dorm by NOON on Saturday, August 8. Students are permitted to depart following final exams on Friday, August 7, if travel plans allow.

UVA Advance participants have full access to Writing Center services, including 1:1 consultations. Writing Center staff can assist not only with assignments for UVA classes, they can also provide feedback for college application essays!

The College Compass team at UVA will host a special webinar exclusively for Advance participants and their parents.

Led by a team of college advisors with years of experience in college planning, College Compass has helped thousands of families through the college planning process with curated resources, expert advice and more.

Date and Time can be found in the Admitted Students' Guide.