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Office of the Vice President
for Student Affairs (The Rotunda SW Wing, 924-7984, www.virginia.edu/vpsa) This office provides administrative
leadership that supports and complements the academic and service mission
of the University. The office seeks to expand the intellectual, social,
and cultural horizons of the student body through a broad range of support
services and programs that parallel the University’s formal academic
curriculum. The Division of Student Affairs supports maintaining a diverse
student community that consists of the ablest and most promising students
from the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond, and is committed to expanding
the educational opportunities that maximize student learning and promote
student development.
Office
of the Dean of Students (Peabody Hall, Second
Floor, 924-7133, http://www.virginia.edu/deanofstudents) The Office of the Dean of Students provides oversight,
direction, and vision for the six offices listed below. In collaboration
with other departments and offices around the Grounds, this office responds
to the needs of students in a variety of ways and identifies resources
to meet those needs. The Office of the Dean of Students serves
as an advocate and a support for the student body, student organizations,
as well as for individual students.
The Office of the Dean of Students
is a place where any student or family member can turn when uncertain
about where else to go. The core purpose of the office is most
fully realized when students are able to turn ideas into realities,
overcome hurdles, or solve personal problems.
• Center for Alcohol and
Substance Education (CASE) (2400 Old Ivy Road, Suite C, 924-5276, http://www.virginia.edu/case) This center provides the University of Virginia community
with educational activities and prevention programs related to substance
abuse concerns. By providing outreach, consultation, individual
meetings and group classes, CASE aims to increase knowledge and awareness
of alcohol and other drug issues, and decrease the negative consequences
associated with high-risk drinking and illegal drug use.
• Newcomb
Hall/University Programs Council (Newcomb Hall,924-3329, www.virginia.edu/~newcombhall) Centrally located on the Grounds,
Newcomb Hall is a hub for University activities and programs. Newcomb
Hall serves as a community-gathering center for students, faculty, and
staff. Through a dynamic integration of programs, services, and
facilities, Newcomb Hall offers cocurricular learning opportunities,
enhances personal growth and development, provides opportunities for
social and recreational interaction, and promotes the celebration of
diversity. The services of Newcomb Hall meet many of the day-to-day
needs of the University community and its guests.
Newcomb Hall is home to a wide
range of services, including the Information Center, dining facilities,
state-of-the-art movie theater, game room, full service bank, hair salon,
travel agency, U.S. Postal Service branch, bakery, an art gallery, meeting
spaces, lounges, the Leadership Resource Center, and a ballroom.
The University Programs Council,
Newcomb Hall's student programming board, provides cultural and entertainment
programs, such as speakers, concerts, performing arts, art exhibits,
films, and short courses.
Many student organizations, including
Student Council, the Honor and Judiciary committees, the Intersorority
and Interfraternity councils, and the Cavalier Daily call Newcomb Hall
home.
Newcomb Hall provides a welcoming
and comfortable atmosphere for programs, activities, services, and facilities
that are an essential part of University life.
• Office
of Fraternity and Sorority Life (170 Rugby Road, 924-7430, www.virginia.edu/ofs) The fraternity and sorority
community was established at the University in 1852 with the founding
of the Eta chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon. The Office of Fraternity
and Sorority Life was established in July 2001. This office works
closely with the four Greek Governing Councils and their respective
chapters -- the seven Black Fraternal Council chapters, 33 Interfraternity
Council chapters, 16 Intersorority Council chapters and seven Multicultural
Greek Council chapters -- to support student self-governance at the
chapter and council levels. The mission of the office is to strengthen
a fraternity and sorority system that has been an important part of
the University for 150 years and that continues to strive for excellence
in its many programs and activities. The Office of Fraternity
and Sorority Life also serves as a liaison between the University and
the alumni/alumnae and national officers who support their undergraduate
chapters.
• Office
of Orientation and New Student Programs (1 Poe Alley, 982-4555, www.virginia.edu/orientation) This office works with other University departments
to implement summer and fall orientation for new first-year and transfer
students. The office also coordinates other programs, events,
and services throughout the academic year, including the Transfer Student
Peer Advisor program; UVA2000X, a nine-week course that helps transfer
students become acclimated to the University; Family Weekend; support
for the International Studies Office's work with new international students,
as well as many other new student programs and services.
• Office
of Residence Life (Dabney House, 924-3736, www.virginia.edu/~odos/rlo) The Residence Life Program
generates and maintains an environment in University Housing that facilitates
the physical well-being of students and their academic, social, and
emotional growth. The Residence Life Program is a model of faculty,
staff, and student collaboration and interrelatedness. The Residence
Life Office supervises Resident Staff, who are the peer advisors in
the residence halls. Resident Staff members seek to establish
the residence halls as comfortable, secure living areas by providing
a variety of social and educational outlets to meet students' needs
and encourage their personal development. Resident Staff members
also encourage and implement a system of self-governance among residents
in order to build a community where individual rights are respected.
• Office
of Student Life (Peabody Hall, Second Floor, 924-7133) The
deans and staff in Peabody Hall work on a wide variety of initiatives
and programs, and this location serves as a center for the generalist
responsibilities of the Office of the Dean of Students. Some areas
of responsibility include leadership development programs; support to
Asian Pacific American and Latino/Hispanic students; lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender students' support; resources and response for sexual
assault; and support for student organizations and service initiatives.
The Office of Student Life works with individual students, student
groups, families, and faculty members to provide information, advice,
counsel, and assistance in solving problems.
Office of African-American Affairs
(OAAA) (Luther P. Jackson House, #4 Dawson’s Row, P.O. Box 400132
924-7923, www.virginia.edu/~oaaa) The mission of the Office of African-American Affairs is to
assist the University in providing a welcoming environment for African-American
students. To this end, it works in partnership with academic and student
affairs' offices and departments.
In addition, the OAAA offers
a variety of programs. For example, its nationally acclaimed
Peer Advisor Program provides personalized and sensitive outreach to
assist first-year and entering transfer students with their college
transition. The Student-Faculty Mentoring Program offers nurturing experiences
for students' intellectual and career-related development. The Tutorial
Service gives support in academic areas ranging from chemistry to foreign
language. In areas of cultural growth, the OAAA's Luther Porter
Jackson Cultural Center offers University-wide workshops, lectures,
performances, and exhibitions related to the African-American experience.
The Nat Turner Library is a repository for print and audiovisual materials
documenting the black experience in the United States. The Harris-Bland
Computer Lab offers opportunities for expanded Internet research.
The OAAA also has a variety
of services, including academic monitoring, outreach, and recognition;
personal counseling and advising; University orientation; alumni networking;
and student advocacy.
And finally, the OAAA works
with parents through its Parents Advisory Association. The organization
provides additional support through a variety of activities, such as
annual meetings with the administration and faculty, get-acquainted
events for incoming families, and emergency loans.
University Career Services (UCS)
(Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium 924-8900, www.virginia.edu/~career) The primary mission of
this office is to ensure that undergraduate and graduate students achieve
their career-related goals, whether those goals are to continue their
education, secure employment, or some combination of the two. UCS accomplishes
this mission by providing a variety of programs and services designed
to help students explore career options, experience future work environments,
learn career decision-making and effective job searching strategies,
and make connections with employers.
Within the context of exploring
career options, students have the opportunity to begin by assessing
their personal values, interests, and skills-a foundational process
often referred to as self-assessment. To support students in the self-assessment
process, UCS offers individual and small group advising, career planning
courses for academic credit, an extensive career resource library with
numerous materials in both print and electronic formats. It also maintains
a network of more than 25,000 U.Va. alumni who have volunteered to provide
career advice to currently enrolled students.
UCS offers several programs
that allow students to experience future work environments as they continue
to clarify their career goals. Foremost among these is the Extern Program,
a one-week opportunity in which students gain exposure to specific career
fields. Many students use UCS resources to seek internships and gain
experience that may or may not be directly related to their academic
majors or career interests. A number of programs and services support
both externships and internships, the most popular of which is the Internship
Job Fair. Annually, approximately 400 employers from a variety of fields
visit the Grounds to meet students who may be invited to work for their
organizations.
Toward the completion of most
academic programs, students find themselves planning their futures.
Some pursue graduate or professional schools, while others seek permanent
employment opportunities. UCS provides services and programs to support
both goals. Students pursuing admission into graduate or professional
schools often take advantage of the pre-medical, health professions,
pre-law, and graduate school advising services. Students pursuing permanent
employment participate in such programs as On-Grounds Interviewing,
Minority Career Day and other job fair programs, and electronic job
listing services. They also attend numerous workshops covering topics
from writing professional resumes to conducting effective job interviews.
Information about all UCS programs
and services for University of Virginia students is available on the
UCS Web site. This site also connects students to worldwide career and
job search information and employment listings, graduate school databases,
and the affiliate career services offices supported by the McIntire
School of Commerce, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and
the School of Architecture.
HELP Line (A Program of Madison
House, 295-TALK, http://scs.student.virginia.edu/~madison/Help/mhopen.htm) Individuals use this service
to speak with trained volunteers who are non-directive, non-judgmental,
confidential, and empathic listeners. Referrals to professional and
long-term assistance are available. The hotline operates during most
of the academic year, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 noon to 7:00
A.M., and 24 hours a day on weekends.
Students with Disabilities (243-5180/V
or 243-5189/TTY, Fax: 243-5188, http://www.virginia.edu/vpsa/services.html)
Students who have any physical
or emotional impairment that may require reasonable accommodation at
the University should contact the Learning Needs and Evaluation Center
(LNEC) in the Department of Student Health. Such disabilities may include
(but are not limited to) impaired vision, hearing, or mobility, or a
specific learning disability, such as dyslexia or ADHD. Students with
disabilities must submit appropriate documentation in support of a request
for accommodations. As the University continues to make the Grounds
and its facilities convenient for everyone, students are assured accessibility
by reassignment of classroom space through a need-based program. Students
seeking academic accommodation are advised to make early contact with
the LNEC to ensure minimum disruption of classes and progress toward
their degree program. For more information about LNEC, please
see the section on Student Health.
Student Legal Services Program
(204 University Way, 924-7524, http://www.student.virginia.edu/~stud-leg/) Legal counsel is available through this office to those
students who pay the student activities fee. One lawyer and an administrative
assistant, supported by student clerks and interns, assist students
with a wide variety of civil and criminal legal matters, including contracts,
criminal/traffic, consumer, uncontested divorce, landlord/tenant, name
change, non-profit organizations, and wills. The program also provides
referrals for issues outside of its domain (e.g., bankruptcy, estates,
immigration, real estate, personal injury, taxes). The initial consultation
is free, and subsequent fees are very low.
Transfer Student Peer Advisor
Program (TSPA) (Office of Orientation and New
Student Programs 1 Poe Alley, 982-4555)
The primary goal of this program is to assist transfer
student integration to the University. Every year, approximately 30
students are selected to serve as TSPAs. Each initiates contact with
15 to 20 transfer students during the summer and then serves as a primary
resource and guide for these students as they enter the University.
Department
of Student Health (Elson Student Health Center, 924-5362, www.virginia.edu/studenthealth)
Student Health provides outpatient
care in general medicine, gynecology, and counseling and psychological
services to enrolled students. Confidentiality is strictly observed
consistent with applicable law. When necessary, students are referred
for specialty services and hospitalization. Through its Office of Health
Promotion, the professional staff and Peer Health Educators of Student
Health provide education and support programs within the center and
on Grounds.
Eligibility and Costs All students who pay the UVa. comprehensive fee along with tuition
are eligible for services at Student Health. Students in the School
of Continuing and Professional Education or students who pay a reduced
fee to maintain “non-resident” status are NOT eligible.
The comprehensive fee covers the costs of professional services described
below. There are fees charged for lab tests, medications, and some medical
supplies and equipment. Call 243-2794
Hours of Operation
Student Health is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday,
and from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 noon on Saturday. Hours vary during breaks
and summer session. Clinicians are seen by appointment. When Student
Health is closed, telephone consultation is available for urgent advice
and health questions (call 972-7004). The University of Virginia Hospital
Emergency Room will provide emergency treatment.
General Medicine
The clinical care staff in General Medicine provides primary care services
to students for a wide range of medical problems. In addition to diagnosis
and treatment of illness, health education and disease prevention are
emphasized. Students are seen by appointment (call 982-3915), and acute
care is available without an appointment for students with urgent medical
problems. Students are urged to make appointments to avoid long waits.
Gynecology
The clinical staff provides comprehensive preventive and problem-oriented
primary care gynecology services to students. Referrals are made within
Student Health for non-gynecologic problems detected during the visit
or to providers outside of Student Health if the need for consultation
or specialized care is indicated. Appointments can be made by calling
924-2773. Education and outreach activities are conducted by the Gynecology
and Health Promotion staff and through the Peer Health Education Program.
Harrison Bowne “Tersh”
Smith, Jr. Memorial Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS) The center provides a broad and comprehensive range of psychological
services: psychological and psychiatric assessment, referral, individual
and group psychotherapy, psychiatric medication consultation, 24-hour
on-call crisis consultation, emergency walk-in and crisis intervention,
and consultation to administrators, faculty, students, families, and
allied professionals. A substance abuse clinician provides consultation
and referral to students concerned about their use of alcohol and other
drugs. CAPS provides suicide prevention programming and outreach to
numerous faculty and student organizations. For an appointment, call
the center from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at 924-5556. For an after-hours
emergency, call 972-7004.
As with all other clinical services
at Student Health, CAPS abides by laws regulating confidentiality.
Learning Needs and Evaluation
Center (LNEC) For students with diagnosed disabilities, the LNEC mediates
academic accommodation with faculty and deans; provides reading services,
word processing and written language assistance, interpreters, and class
notes during periods of absence related to the disability; and serves
as liaison with standardized test bureaus, Recording for the Blind,
and agencies for specific disabilities or rehabilitation. Students with
disabilities should be prepared to submit appropriate documentation
in support of a request for accommodations. The LNEC also offers limited
screening services to identify and address academic problems of matriculated
students. Brief individual and/or group study skills assistance is available
each term. Please call 243-5180.
Health Promotion
The Office of Health Promotion staff works in partnership with students,
helping them learn the skills and knowledge required to achieve optimal
health. Through direct services, collaboration, and public relations
connections, the Office of Health Promotion works toward building and
supporting a healthier university community. Services include: health
consulting, nutrition consultations, research and social marketing,
academic and other courses, patient education, outreach, data collection
and special events. All services are provided by health education and
nutrition faculty as well as Peer Health Educators and interns (specially
trained students). For information or appointments, call 924-1509.
Exclusions
Student Health provides professional services only. Lab tests, prescriptions,
medical supplies, and all services outside of Student Health are not
paid for by the University. A student’s health insurance is always
billed first for services provided outside of Student Health. The student
is responsible for charges not covered by insurance.
Students in Continuing Education
pay no health fees and are not eligible for Student Health services.
Student Health Requirements
1. Pre-entrance Health Record:
All students admitted to the University must submit a health history
form and record of immunizations before they register for their first
semester. The University sends the form to students after they have
accepted an offer of admission. The form is also online at www.virginia.edu/studenthealth.
2. Health Insurance: The University
requires all students to have health insurance to pay the cost of hospitalization,
outpatient specialty care, and outpatient diagnostic tests and procedures.
Students may enroll either in the health insurance plan sponsored by
the University of Virginia or in a plan that is comparable. The
University-sponsored insurance carrier will send information concerning
its plan during the summer to all students entering or returning to
the University in the fall. Students entering the University at other
times should contact Student Health directly for enrollment information
at (434)243-2702.
3. Failure to comply with immunization
or insurance requirements results in blocked registration until verification
is provided call (434) 924-1525.
4. Medical Withdrawal/Readmission:
Student Health must review requests for readmission by students who
originally withdrew for health reasons. If a family or personal physician
was involved in the withdrawal and recommendation to resume studies,
a letter in this regard should be sent to Student Health, Division of
General Medicine, Gynecology, or CAPS as appropriate.
Anyone with questions relating
to the health of students should write to the Director, Department of
Student Health, 400 Brandon Ave., Box 800760, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
In addition to the academic
advisory services available to students in their departments and schools,
the University provides student services through the following offices.
Office of Undergraduate Admission
(Miller Hall, 982-3200, www.virginia.edu/~admiss/ugadmiss) The
Dean of University Admission is responsible for implementing established
admission policies. The services of this office and the guidelines for
admission to the regular session of the University are set forth in
chapter 2.
Cavalier Advantage Debit Card
Program (O’Hill Dining Hall, Lower Level, 982-5735, www.virginia.edu/cavalieradvantage) This program allows students
to use their ID card as a debit card for University provided services.
The debit card function is activated by depositing funds into the student’s
account. Deposits can be made by: visiting the website and making
on-line deposits; visiting or contacting the Cavalier Advantage
Office, the UVA Bookstore or TJ’s Locker; or depositing cash at
one of the six cash deposit machines located Grounds-wide. Cavalier
Advantage is accepted at all University dining locations, all bookstore
locations, laundry, vending and copy machines, and a variety of
other services on-grounds. For additional information, visit the website
or contact the Cavalier Advantage Office .
Cavalier Computers (Bookstore
Branch: Fourth Floor, Central Grounds Parking Garage, 924-3475; Hospital
Branch: 1222 Lee Street, 924-4600; www.cavcomp.virginia.edu/) A division of the University
of Virginia Bookstore, Cavalier Computers is dedicated to supporting
information technology at the University by providing students, faculty,
departments, and staff with high-quality, educationally-priced computer
hardware and software, along with outstanding customer support. Offering
computers from Apple, Dell, Gateway, and IBM, as well as printers from
Epson and Hewlett Packard. Cavalier Computers is an active participant
in UVa’s Desktop Computing Initiative (DCI); it is the sole provider
of net-ready computers configured to meet all UVa DCI established standards.
Cavalier Computers services all
equipment that it sells, and its service personnel are factory trained
and authorized. In tandem with ITC, Cavalier also provides user support
on all equipment it sells.
The store accepts cash, personal
and traveler’s checks, Visa, MC, Discover, and Cavalier Advantage.
Hours of operation, pricing, and ordering information are available
online.
University Child Development
Center (Children’s World Learning Center, Copeley Road,
293-6110, www.virginia.edu/~child) Child care services for
faculty, staff, and students are available at the Child Development
Center. Information on rates and the eligibility priority system can
be obtained from the Center’s Director.
Consumer Information (1939 Ivy
Road P.O. Box 400727, (434) 924-3417) The University’s Consumer Information Officer (CIO) is
available to assist students or prospective students in obtaining information
about financial aid programs, the rights and responsibilities of students
receiving financial aid under one of the many programs, the cost of
attending the University, the refund policy currently in effect, the
University’s academic programs, student retention data, and student
program completion data (if available). The CIO may be contacted by
writing to George A. Stovall, Director, Institutional Studies, 1939
Ivy Road P.O. Box 400727, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
22904-4727; gas5a@virginia.edu.
Courts and Commerce (First Floor,
Slaughter Hall, North Grounds, 924-3333) A division of the University of Virginia Bookstore, Courts
and Commerce is the provider of new and used textbooks for all classes
at the Law and Darden Schools. The store also features an extensive
selection of magazines and journals, law guides and reviews, and a general
books section primarily devoted to works on law and business. Courts
and Commerce also sponsors distinguished guest lecturers and author
signings.
Each year, surpluses from the
University’s bookstores are returned to the University in the
form of an endowment to be used for, among other things, need-based
scholarships. Additional surpluses from these stores’ operations
support student programming.
Courts and Commerce carries a
full line of office and school supplies, greeting cards, and Law and
Darden gifts and clothing. It also offers fax services, UPS package
delivery, dry cleaning, video rental, and film processing.
Courts and Commerce accepts cash,
personal and traveler’s checks, major credit cards, Student Charge,
and Cavalier Advantage. Hours of operation during the school year are
8:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday, 8:30 A.M to 5:30 P.M
Friday. A calendar of store hours and events is available online through
www.bookstore.virginia.edu.
Office of Equal Opportunity
Programs (EOP) (Washington Hall, East Range; 924-3200, www.virginia.edu/eop) This office is both an
administrative unit of, and a resource center for, the University community.
While the EOP develops policies and procedures, it also provides leadership,
coordination, and oversight of the University’s equal opportunity
and affirmative action initiatives.
The University prohibits discrimination
on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national or ethnic origin,
political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran
status. Students who believe that they have been discriminated against
because of their status as listed above, or who have questions about
prohibited conduct, are welcome to visit or call the office. Although
the staff is always available to answer questions or provide information,
appointments are recommended in order to better serve students’
needs.
International Studies Office
(ISO) (Second Floor, Minor Hall, P.O. Box 400165, 982-3010, www.virginia.edu/iso)
The University considers the
admission of students from other countries part of its educational mission.
To that end, this Office and the International Center serve the University's
international community of over 2000 members. International students
and research personnel are required to register at this office upon
arriving in Charlottesville as a part of their immigration procedures.
Information on immigration policies and advice on immigration issues
are two of the office's principal functions.
Equally important are the office's
services as liaison between the international student, the University,
and the Charlottesville-Albemarle community. It aids students in their
personal adjustment to American life and seeks solutions to housing,
financial, and other problems that may arise during their stay at the
University.
The International Center, 21
University Circle (924-7983), offers social and cultural activities
in an informal setting where students may spend leisure time.
Intramural - Recreational Sports
(Aquatic and Fitness Center, 924-3791, Fax: 924-3858, www.virginia.edu/ims) Intramural-Recreational Sports
provides comprehensive recreation facilities 7 days a week with a variety
of recreation programs to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff,
and their spouses. Programs include competitive intramural sport leagues
and tournaments; fitness programs, such as aerobics classes, weight
training workshops, personal training services, and fitness assessments;
recreation instruction in aquatics, racquet sports, martial arts, relaxation,
dance, first aid, and CPR; outdoor trips and workshops in hiking, backpacking,
canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and skiing; experiential learning
and training programs; youth sports instruction and summer recreational
day camp for children; and approximately 50 student-organized club sports.
Facilities include the Aquatic
and Fitness Center, the Slaughter Recreation Center, Memorial Gymnasium,
the North Grounds Recreation Center, the Outdoor Recreation Center,
the Snyder Tennis Center, the Park, the Dell outdoor tennis/basketball
courts, and numerous outdoor playing fields. Together, these facilities
house cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as basketball,
volleyball, squash, racquetball, handball, and walleyball courts, an
indoor running track, swimming pools, whirlpool, saunas, multi-purpose
rooms, showers and locker rooms, an outdoor equipment rental center,
and a resource library.
Full-time University students
are eligible to use facilities and register for programs using their
student ID card. Student spouses must purchase a recreation membership
in order to participate. Recreation memberships may be purchased in
person, by mail, or by fax at the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office
at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
University Ombudsman (Washington
Hall, East Range; 924-7819; www.virginia.edu/eop/ombudsman) The ombudsman is a confidential
resource available to assist students with unresolved problems or complaints.
The ombudsman assists in identifying University resources or departments
that address specific problems or concerns; explaining University policies
or procedures; and resolving problems or complaints through inquiry
or other informal means. The goal of the ombudsman is to see that all
members of the University are treated fairly.
Student Identification Card (University
ID Card Office, Observatory Hill Dining Hall, 924-4508) Each student registered at the University (except through
the School of Continuing and Professional Studies) is entitled to receive
a student identification card. The privileges associated with this card
depend on the number of credits for which the student is enrolled. Full-time
students receive all benefits, including circulation privileges at the
libraries, use of Student Health facilities, access to recreational
facilities, charge privileges at the University Bookstore, admission
to football games and eligibility to purchase student guest tickets,
passage on University transit, access to Student Legal Services, and
a supply of ARTS$. Upon payment of the appropriate fees, the card can
also be used as a meal pass and a Cavalier Advantage debit card.
Part-time or research-only students
do not receive access to athletic events or Student Legal Services.
Students enrolled for non-resident status or through the School of Continuing
and Professional Studies do not receive any ID card privileges.
Students are provided one ID
card at no charge, usually during orientation. Lost, damaged, or stolen
cards can be replaced at the card office in the Observatory Hill Dining
Hall weekdays between 8: 00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. for a fee of $15, which
may be paid using cash, check, or Cavalier Advantage. Payment must be
made before the card will be produced. Cards replaced due to malfunction
or a change of name or identification number are provided at no charge
with the return of the existing card.
Students in the School of Medicine
and the School of Nursing who need access to medical facilities are
also provided a UVa Health System identification card by the UVa Health
System ID Office.
T.J.’s Locker (1st Floor,
Aquatic and Fitness Center, 924-0628) A
division of the University of Virginia Bookstore, T.J.’s Locker
supports the activities of the Aquatic and Fitness Center, as well as
faculty, staff, and student life on the West Grounds. T.J.’s prides
itself on enhancing life at the University through sponsorship of academic
and athletic programming.
T.J.’s carries a full line
of athletic wear and shoes from Nike, Adidas, New Balance, and Asics;
swimwear and accessories from Speedo; tennis racquets by Prince and
Gamma; and a wide variety of other sports equipment. In addition, T.J.’s
offers a selection of school and office supplies, popular literature,
magazines, CDs and cassettes, toiletries, greeting cards, and University
of Virginia gifts and clothing. It also offers tennis racquet restringing,
film processing, video rentals, and a bus service to Hampton Roads,
Richmond, and Northern Virginia. The online store can be accessed at
www.bookstore.virginia.edu.
T.J.’s accepts cash, personal
checks, all major credit cards, and Cavalier Advantage. Among
its most popular methods of payment is Student Charge, which enables
students to charge their purchases using their student ID card. Bills
are sent home on a monthly basis. Hours of operation and a calendar
of T.J’s events are available online.
University of Virginia Bookstore
(Fourth Floor, Central Grounds Parking Garage, 924-3721, www.bookstore.virginia.edu)
Owned and operated by the University, the University of Virginia
Bookstore is the primary source of new and used textbooks and custom-published
course materials for all classes (with the exception of the Law, Medical,
and Darden schools). Its general book department (The Bookshop) features
the most extensive selection of academic and scholarly works in the
area, as well as popular fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers, travel,
and children’s books. The Bookshop also offers an out-of-print
search service and a complimentary special order service for those books
not normally in its inventory. All students qualify for free membership
in its Frequent Reader’s Club: purchase 10 books from The Bookshop and receive a $5.00 discount
on the next purchase. The Bookshop discounts BookSense Bestsellers (20%),
staff recommendations (10%), and all titles in its New Fiction and New Non-Fiction sections (10%).
It supports the University’s academic mission by hosting and sponsoring
academic programs, lectures, and readings by new and established authors.
It supports the Virginia Film Festival, The Virginia Festival of the
Book, Public Television, and the University’s radio station (WTJU).
Rounding out the Bookstore’s
offerings is a very extensive selection of UVa clothing and gifts, as
well as toiletries, sundries, and school, office, and computer supplies.
In addition, the Bookstore provides a UPS and U.S.P.S. mailing and packaging
service, an engraving service, photocopying and faxing, a film processing
service, video rentals, a dry cleaning service, and bus service to Hampton
Roads, Richmond, and Northern Virginia. It also accepts deposits made
to Cavalier Advantage accounts. The Bookstore’s full service online
store can be accessed at www.bookstore.virginia.edu.
Each year, surpluses from the
Bookstore are returned to the University in the form of an endowment
to be used for, among other things, need-based scholarships. Additional
surpluses from the store’s operations support book grants and
student programming.
The Bookstore accepts cash, personal
checks, all major credit cards, Student Charge, and Cavalier Advantage.
Hours of operation during the school year are 8:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday; 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Saturday; and 11:00
A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sunday. A calendar of store events and hours is available
online.
Since 1826 when the first international
student was enrolled, the University of Virginia has accepted among
its responsibilities a commitment to providing opportunities to citizens
from other areas of the world to study, teach, and share the atmosphere
of Jeffersonian freedom. The University considers the admission of qualified
students from other countries a part of its educational program. International
students enhance the life of the University and contribute to the education
and personal growth of American students and faculty.
Language
Requirement In addition to meeting the admission requirements outlined
in previous sections, international students must have an outstanding
command of the English language in order to enroll at the University.
In general, it does not conduct classes and exams in languages
other than English; and it does not accept papers submitted in a non-English
language. For this reason, applicants whose native language is not English
must demonstrate their English proficiency on the application for admission
by submitting an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). This score may not be more than two years old. Most
admitted students attain at least 600 on the paper exam or 250 on the
computer exam. The TOEFL exam is required of all applicants if the language
first learned and spoken in the home is not English. This is true regardless
of the number of years of instruction in English or if English is the
"official" language of the applicant's home country.
In addition to the TOEFL exam,
successful applicants whose first or native language is not English
must take the Virginia English Proficiency Exam soon after arriving
at the University. The test is administered to new students just before
classes begin, and results are used to determine whether supplemental
classes in one or more language skills (reading, writing, speaking,
listening) is advisable. This test is required of all non-native speakers
of English, regardless of their TOEFL score or previous experience using
English.
The University offers an intensive
English for Academic Purposes program in the summer for incoming international
students, scholars, and research associates. For information contact
the Center for American English Language and Culture, 434/924 6166 or
caelc@virginia.edu
Visa Information
The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has authorized
the University of Virginia to issue visa documents appropriate for the
F-1 (student) and J-1 (exchange visitor) non-immigrant status. Following
academic admission to a University degree program, the International
Studies Office reviews the language, financial, and visa qualifications
of the applicant. If all documentation is in order, and if the applicant
is offered admission, a "Certificate of Eligibility" (I-20
or IAP-66) is issued to the prospective student. In order to request
a visa to apply for entry into the United States as a student, this
document must be submitted to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, along with
a passport and other indications of purpose while in the United States.
The University does not issue a Certificate of Eligibility for part-time
study, English language study, or continuing and professional studies
courses.
Admitted students may email the
Office of International Student and Scholar Programs at issp@virginia.edu.
Most students enter the United
States using an F-1 visa. The J-1 visa is appropriate for students receiving
a significant portion of their financial support from a government agency
or international foundation. Students in
the United States on F-1 and J-1 status must maintain full-time student
status during the fall and spring semesters. They
must attend, for at least one semester, the institution that issued
the Certificate of Eligibility used to apply for entry into the United
States. A prospective international student must have an appropriate,
current, valid, and legal non-immigrant status before he or she will
be offered final admission to the University of Virginia.
International students should
not plan to enter the United States on the tourist visa, B-2 visa, or
visa waiver program if they wish to pursue a full course of academic
study. Transfer from one visa type to another while in the United States
is not always possible. . Students should always consult with a U.S.
consular officer in their home country for the most current information
on visa regulations.
All non-immigrant visas carry
restrictions about employment and length of stay in the United States. Students are advised to carefully read the Certificate of Eligibility
before accepting a particular status. Students must be willing and able
to abide by the regulations for the visa status they accept. INS visa
regulations are subject to frequent change and re-interpretation by
Service personnel. It is the foreign national’s duty to keep him
or herself informed of all current visa regulations and to maintain
valid status according to INS regulations.
Tuition/Fees Non-immigrant
students pay the out-of-state full tuition rate (estimated at $18,000
for the 2001-2002 academic year).
Living Expenses
The estimated cost for housing, food, books and supplies, and health
and personal items is $900 per month for a single student. This does
not include travel expenses to and from the United States, tourist excursions,
furniture, or luxury items, such as automobiles and computer equipment.
Basic expenses for the support of dependents (husband/wife/children)
living in Charlottesville are additional.
Financial Certification
Eligibility for a student or exchange visitor visa requires that
the applicant demonstrate sufficient financial resources for a full
course of study. The minimum required by the University of Virginia
is $25,500 for 2001-2002. An additional $6,000 for spouse and $3,000
for each child is necessary if students wish to bring dependents to
Charlottesville. The International Studies Office requires an acceptable
financial guarantee prior to issuing the “Certificate of Eligibility.”
While the established minimum is considered sufficient for a basic,
comfortable existence, it may not be adequate to maintain the lifestyle
to which a student is accustomed.
Financial Assistance
Financial awards are not furnished to undergraduates, and international
students cannot accept part time employment off campus during the first
year of study. If students must have full financial support to study
abroad, they should investigate the possibility of awards offered through
home governments, international foundations, and other sources. U.S.I.S.
libraries and bi-national commissions in various countries can sometimes
offer suggestions. Graduate students are eligible for research and teaching
assistantships, as well as meritorious fellowships, through their departments.
These awards are competitive.
Transfer of Funds
The transfer of funds from the student’s home country to the United
States may be governed by restrictions. The applicant must be fully
informed of the local regulations and process for transfer. Since there
may be a considerable delay in the process of transfer, early planning
is vital. University expenses must be paid at the beginning of each
semester. To avoid unnecessary problems, students are advised to bring
sufficient funds with them to pay for tuition, housing, and medical
insurance on arrival. This may amount to several thousand dollars and
should be in the form of traveler’s or cashier’s checks
in U.S. currency. Students must also open an account with a local bank
in Charlottesville in order to accept transferred funds from home.
Employment
The University of Virginia cannot admit an international student who
is unable to show evidence of adequate financial support. The Immigration
and Naturalization Service of the U.S. government restricts the employment
of non-immigrant students and scholars. Work without prior INS authorization
is prohibited and may carry severe penalties. F-2 dependents are neither
eligible to request permission to work nor to accept employment of any
kind.
Family Considerations
Due to the high cost of living in Charlottesville, students wishing
to bring their dependent families must give thorough consideration to
the added expense. Because dependents are not generally permitted to
accept employment, students may find that they cannot support a family
while studying at the University. In many cases, students must be prepared
to leave their families at home.
Health Care and Insurance
Medical care in the United States is very expensive and paid for
privately. To protect against a possible medical debt arising from the
need for emergency or sustained medical treatment, all students are required to purchase
a basic accident and sickness hospitalization insurance plan. The
yearly cost for a single student is about $1,000 and does not cover
regular eye and dental care or routine physical examinations and office
visits. Family coverage is more expensive but is strongly recommended.
Insurance may be purchased either in Charlottesville or in the student’s
home country.
University students who are enrolled
full time may use the out-patient medical facilities of the University’s
Student Health department free of charge. Family members are not eligible
to participate. The University Hospital is located conveniently on the
Grounds, and has extensive emergency facilities as well as private physicians
and clinics for specialists and routine family care.
The Center for American English
Language and Culture (CAELC) The University's
Center for American English Language and Culture (CAELC) offers a number
of ESL services for University of Virginia students, visiting scholars,
and research associates. These services include assessment, conversation
partners, accent modification, writing support, training for prospective
teaching assistants whose native language is not English, and non-credit
courses in writing and oral communication. Some international students
may be required to attend CAELC classes in addition to their regular
classes. CAELC also offers an intensive summer English for Academic
Purposes program. Up-to-date information about CAELC services can be
accessed at www.virginia.edu/provost/caelc.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the CAELC Director,
Dudley Doane, P.O. Box 400161, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4161, 434/924
6166, or caelc@virginia.edu.
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