Forecast for Overnight Mostly cloudy this evening. Then becoming partly
cloudy. Scattered sprinkles this evening. Lows in the upper
40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Forecast for Saturday Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph. Increasing to southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Forecast for Saturday Night Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. Then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid
50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Forecast for Sunday Showers likely. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Welcome, new student! Now that you have received the MyUVa book, you will be able to activate your computing ID (see green box below). After you have activated your computing ID, you can use the checklist below to begin taking care of essential business items such as registering for Summer Orientation, applying for housing and signing up for a meal plan, among other things. We recommend that you print a copy of this page and check items off as you complete them. Now you are ready to get started!
During Summer Orientation, you will consult with a faculty member and Orientation Leaders to begin planning your academic career and making decisions about what classes to take in the fall semester. Each school has different information and requirements for this process, and you are advised to carefully read the information provided for new students on your school's Web site listed below.
You may also want to peruse the Course Offering Directory (COD) to identify courses that interest you or log on and familiarize yourself with the Integrated Student Information System (ISIS).
If you were accepted to the College of Arts and Sciences, you are required to complete a Student Information Form by the June 9 deadline. To complete the online Student Information Form, access the appropriate link (new or transfer) on the Web page above and review the information provided.
First-year students are required to live in University housing. To be included in the random assignment process, first-year students must complete and submit an application online no later than June 6, 2008. This is the only opportunity you will have to make roommate requests. Applications received after this date will be assigned wherever space is available.
First-year students requiring special accommodations for medical reasons need to submit their housing application and all supporting documentation by the June 6th deadline.
Transfer students are considered upperclass students and will be offered space in upperclass housing areas.
DINING
Check If Completed
REQUIRED:Contract for a Dining Plan
(deadline: June 30)
First-year students are required to have one of the recommended dining plans - Unlimited, Plus 15, or Plus 13. Anyone not meeting the June 30th deadline will automatically be enrolled in the Plus 15 dining plan. For more details, please visit U.Va. Dining's Web site.
Transfer students are eligible to enroll in a dining plan at any time. For more details, please visit U.Va. Dining's Web site.
Cavalier Advantage is an account on your student ID card, which will be issued during Summer Orientation. Your account may be used for purchases at numerous locations on Grounds, and you may add funds to this account at any time. Details can be found at the Cavalier Advantage Web site.
Your completed Pre-entrance Health Record must be postmarked by August 31, 2008, in order to avoid a $100 late fee. For detailed information on U.Va.'s Student Health Services, insurance, and immunization requirements, visit the new student section of the Student Health Services Web site. There will be a walk-in vaccination clinic during Summer Orientation.
Financing Your Education
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REQUIRED:Submit Payment for Tuition and Fees (Available by July 14) (Deadline: August 13)
Tuition and fees bills will be available through QuickPay@UVA, our online billing and payment system for students and authorized payers, by Monday, July 14.
Check If Completed
REQUIRED:Fill out FAFSA
(required when applying for Federal and University Financial Aid)
(priority filing date was Mar. 1)
To apply for financial aid you must file both the FAFSA and the University Financial Aid Application (UFAA). For detailed information on tax documents required for this process, eligibility, and award letters, please visit the University's Financial Aid Web site.
AccessUVa: A financial aid program aimed at making U.Va. affordable, AccessUVa is a combination of loan-free packages for low-income students, caps on need-based loans for all other students and a commitment to meeting 100 percent of need. To be considered for AccessUVa you must complete the FAFSA and UFAA.
For an annual fee of $60, the University offers an interest-free ten month installment payment plan through the University's current vendor, Tuition Management Systems.
Nearly every U.Va. student utilizes a computer, and the Desktop Computing Initiative (DCI) from Cavalier Computers, located in the University Bookstore, sells laptops that meet or exceed University minimum standards, have essential software pre-installed, are ready to connect to the U.Va. network and come with a four-year hardware warranty. You may also bring a computer from home, but it must meet the minimum standards. You can also use the computers and printers available in the various public labs around Grounds.
To sign up for Cable TV and a Long Distance PIN, you must know your residence hall address, which will be posted online at 5 p.m. on July 3. Submit your cable TV and/or Long Distance PIN application by Aug. 3 to ensure activation by move-in on Saturday, August 23rd. Later submissions may delay activation.
By signing up for a long-distance PIN, you can make long-distance calls on your dorm phone whenever needed--a particularly good insurance policy for when cell phones get lost or have a dead battery. You pay only for the long-distance calls you make, and there's no fee to subscribe.
Check If Completed
OPTIONAL: Apply to be a Student Consultant
(application deadline: July 24)
If you enjoy helping others and have some knowledge of computers, consider applying to be a Student Consultant (SC). Earn a little extra spending money while learning more about computers and helping other students. First-year SCs typically serve as ITC representatives in their dormitories, and SCs with experience also work in the libraries, labs, and at the Help Desk Call Center. To learn more or to apply, see www.itc.virginia.edu/employment. If you submit an application, follow the instructions to schedule yourself for an interview during Summer Orientation.
Each first-year and upperclass residence area has a mailroom where students will have an assigned mailbox. Outgoing mail services are available from post offices on the first floor of Newcomb Hall and in the U.Va. Bookstore.
The University bus system provides service seven days a week with free transfers to Charlottesville Transit System (CTS) buses. CTS also runs a free trolley between Central Grounds and the city's downtown area.
Bike racks are available in front of almost every academic building, and the Charlottesville city buses even feature bike racks for those who want to bus and bike. Many roads in Charlottesville have bike lanes as well.
Upperclass students living in on-Grounds housing are eligible to purchase parking permits for areas associated with their residential areas. Students living off Grounds can purchase permits that will allow them to park in the Commuter parking areas located at the Emmet/Ivy Parking Garage and at University Hall.
If you are interested in getting a sense of the types of student organizations and clubs you will have the opportunity to join, take a look at the Student Activities Center website. We have over 500 Contracted Independent Organizations (CIOs) from which to choose!
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