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Mailing Address
Summer Language Institute
P.O. Box 400161
Charlottesville, VA
22904-4161

  • 434 924-3371
  • 434 924-1483

Location on Grounds
Summer and Special Academic Programs
University of Virginia
Garrett Hall
P.O. Box 400161
Charlottesville, VA 22904

About Us             June 8 - August 7, 2009

Students on the LawnThe Summer Language Institute offers nine-week courses in French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish, Tibetan, and Chinese. Students attend classes five days a week, seven and a half hours a day. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in a student-centered environment. Students are expected to attend all classes and evening cultural activities, Monday through Friday. Individuals who successfully complete the Institute earn 12 credits, which satisfies the foreign language requirement at the University of Virginia.

The Summer Language Institute also offers English for Academic Purposes. Participants in this four-week program enjoy the intensive learning experience found in other SLI programs. English for Academic Purposes is listed in the Summer Record as LING 108S.

General Summer Session housing is available for those students who wish to live on Grounds. Please note that the residential component is not linked in any way to the SLI.

Official application is required for all programs.
Application Deadline April 10, 2009


Many questions may be answered by visiting Frequently Asked Questions. If additional information
is needed please contact our office.

Language Programs

Summer Session Web Site