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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | ||||
Students should direct any questions to their current Biology faculty advisor. If a student has not declared a major, they may contact Rita Webb, Graduate and Undergraduate Program Coordinator or Michael Wormington, Director of Undergraduate Studies. Please also utilize the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below as a resource. For a faster scan of this page, hold down the control key and the "F" key on your keyboard to search for the desired keyword. |
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| MAJOR DECLARATION and REQUIREMENTS | ||||
| Q: How do I declare a Major? | ||||
| A: Visit the Major Declaration page. | ||||
| Q: How do I change from a BA to BS or vice versa? | ||||
A: Complete a College Major Declaration form with your advisor. At the top, check the box that notes this declaration replaces another. After your meeting with your advisor, bring the completed College Major Declaration form to the Biology Office to be double checked. Retain the pink carbon copy of the Declaration Form. Leave the yellow copy in the Biology Office. Turn the white copy in to the College Registrar's Office in Garrett Hall. |
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Q: Where can I find information about Pre-dental, Pre-med, Pre-veterinary requirements? |
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| A: Visit the Pre-Health Advising Information page. | ||||
| WAIVING COURSES and CREDITS | ||||
| Q: How do I transfer credits from another institution? | ||||
| A: Students may petition to have upper-level transfer credits count toward the biology major. In general, one-half credit hour will be granted for each transfer credit hour (up to a maximum of 6 hours) for courses taken after a student has matriculated to UVA. Unique courses that broaden the undergraduate experience (e.g., field courses, marine biology, studies abroad, research opportunities, etc.) can receive full transfer credit. NOTE: Once matriculated, students may not receive transfer credit for any of the three core courses (BIOL 300-302). In all cases, prior approval should be arranged with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. | ||||
| Q: Can I petition for a course to be applied to my major credits? | ||||
| A: Students with special academic requirements or backgrounds may seek relief from these regulations by petitioning the Undergraduate Committee of the Biology Department. The first part of the petition should contain background information (major, academic year) and a summary statement of why the student is petitioning. The remainder of the petition should provide the detailed information necessary to allow the undergraduate committee to evaluate the request. If appropriate, describe the courses planned to complete the major requirements. If you are petitioning for a course to be applied to your major credits, please include the course syllabus. Finally, attach a copy of your VISTAA or Transcript to the petition. Petitions must be accompanied by a letter (or e-mail) of endorsement from the student's Biology advisor. Petitions should be addressed to the Undergraduate Committee and submitted to Rita Webb, Biology Department Graduate and Undergraduate Student Coordinator, in Gilmer 229 ( rea2d@virginia.edu for e-mail endorsement letters). |
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