Follow these Steps to Prepare for Summer Session at UVA
Step 1: Complete the Non-Degree Student form, selecting the School/Institute "Other," at least two months before the start date of the Summer Session you wish to attend.
Step 2: UVA Sponsored Visa Documents: International students who need a visa document from UVA to support F-1 or J-1 status must complete the initial I-20/DS-2019 survey after their Non-Degree Student Form is approved. Within 5-6 business days after you submit the survey, students will receive a link to their UVA email with instructions to access UVA’s online platform to complete their visa document request. Please direct all inquiries related to your legal status in the U.S. to the University’s International Student and Scholar Advisors.
Step 3: Enrollment in Summer Courses: Students
enroll in courses using the
Student Information System (SIS) starting in March. Upon successful completion of Steps 1 and 2, students receive detailed instructions related to accessing SIS and completing enrollment. Review course offerings
here. Students may enroll in no more than two courses per session.
English Language Proficiency
English is the language of instruction at the University of Virginia. If your first language is not English, or if the language of instruction at your home institution is not English, you will be asked to enter results of a recent TOEFL test as part of your Non-Degree Student form. A score may not be more than two years old. Most admitted students attain a total score of at least 600 on the PBT TOEFL, 250 on the CBT TOEFL, or 7.0 on the IELTS. The University expects individuals who take the iBT TOEFL to earn a score of at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening (total score: 90).
Housing
Summer Session students may apply for University housing through
Conference Services. We encourage you to apply for Summer Session housing as soon as possible since housing is limited. Summer Session students may choose to live off-Grounds in housing that is not affiliated with the University. Visit
Off-Grounds Housing for more information.
Medical Insurance
All students at the University, including students enrolled in Summer Session,
are required to have medical insurance. The Office of
Student Health and Wellness can assist with questions and is also a resource available for students to use during Summer Session. In case of an emergency, students may be treated at the emergency room of the University of Virginia Health System Center, which is located near Central Grounds.
Student ID Card
Located in Observatory Hill Dining Hall at 525 McCormick Road, visit the ID office to obtain your University of Virginia ID card. To expedite the ID process, submit your photo online in advance of arriving on-Grounds. A confirmation email sent to your UVA email account will communicate acceptance of the photo or further actions. You’ll need your UVA ID card for library services, fitness centers, and Charlottesville buses. Be sure to take your government-issued photo ID with you (driver's license, passport, etc.).
Registration in Summer Session does not constitute admission to the University, nor does it allow students to register for the subsequent fall and spring semesters.
