The housing of students has been a prime consideration of the University since its founding. The University has two main goals in providing students with housing accommodations on the Grounds. The first is to furnish students with a variety of housing arrangements at reasonable cost. The second is to provide an environment in which each student may achieve the maximum realization of his or her potential intellectually, socially, and physically. It is expected that attributes such as self-discipline, concern for the rights of others, mental and social maturity, and respect for public and private property will be fostered in group residence situations.
The housing agreement serves as the studentís commitment to reside on Grounds for the session. The student will be notified of the room assignment before the beginning of the session. Room rent is charged by the semester and is due and payable on or before the day of registration.
All rental charges are subject to change.
Correspondence All correspondence regarding interest in University-owned accommodations should be addressed to Accommodations, Page House, Station 1, Charlottesville, VA 22904-0003, or call (804) 924-6873; FAX: (804) 982- 3758.
Gooch and Dillard Houses (Stadium Road) These houses are located near the football stadium on the corner of Alderman and Stadium Road. One section is used to house graduate students and is comprised almost entirely of single bedrooms. Each air-conditioned suite consists of a central living room, a microfridge, shared bath area, and in most cases, six single bedrooms. There are laundry facilities and lounges located within the buildings. Medical students who choose to live on Grounds are assigned to Dillard. Television cable, data connection, and telephones are available in each room. A microcomputer lab is located in the area.
The Range Rooms on the East and West Range are part of the original Jeffersonian Academical Village and are available through a lottery to graduate students who have completed at least one year of study at the University. Each room has a fireplace, walnut desk, bookcase, straight chair, and rocking chair. There is an academic year limitation on residence on the Range. One may be housed elsewhere on Grounds for successive years.
Hereford College For students interested in participating in a residential college program, there are a limited number of graduate student assignments for Hereford College. The Universityís newest residential area is comprised of five houses. There are both single and double rooms on each floor with shared bath areas. Each room is wired for television cable and data connection. Telephones are provided (with local service incorporated in the rental rate.)
University Gardens Located near University Hall on Emmet Street, this eight-building apartment complex contains 69 apartments. There are one- and two-bedroom apartments. There is a playground in University Gardens as well as two laundry facilities.
Copeley Hill This apartment area contains 254 apartments in buildings on North Grounds near the law and business schools. There are one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments located in Copeley. There are several childrenís playgrounds in Copeley, and coin-operated laundry machines are located in each building.
Correspondence and inquiries should be addressed to Family Housing, Page House, Station, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904, or call (804) 924-7030; FAX: (804) 982-3758.
Students may live in University accommodations on the Grounds, in fraternity houses, or in privately owned accommodations.
All rooms in University facilities are rented subject to the University Housing Terms and Conditions of Occupancy.
Students are strongly encouraged to provide personal property insurance as the University will not be responsible for damage to residentís property in University housing facilities. Rental charges for University housing are listed below. All rental charges are subject to change.
Rental Rates
| Single Students | Per Academic Year* |
|---|---|
| Copeley III & IV | |
| Double | $2,004 |
| Gooch/Dillard (Stadium) | |
| Double | $2,056 |
| Single | $2,320 |
| The Range | |
| Single | $1,934 |
| Hereford College | |
| Double | $2,160 |
| Single | $2,288 |
| Family housing | Per Month |
|---|---|
| Copeley Hill | |
| One Bedroom | $422 |
| Two Bedroom | $468 |
| Three Bedroom | $505 |
| University Gardens | |
| One Bedroom | $408 |
| Two Bedroom | $443 |
Several meal plans are offered by Dining Services for students. Meal plans are purchased for the academic year and are priced to take into consideration that some meals will be missed. For this reason, refunds will not be made for missed meals. Students may exercise a "Semester Option" by January 18, 1996, which permits a change or cancellation of the meal plan for second semester. Semester Options to cancel may not be exercised by Residential College students or first year students.
15-Plus Plan This plan allows the student to eat any 15 of 19 meals served each week in the Board Plan dining rooms, as noted above. It includes $100 Plus Dollars per semester. Cost: $2,000 per year.
* The 12 and 9-Plus Plans are also available to second semester first-year students.
Semester 100-Plan This plan provides 100 meals per semester that can be used by the card holder for any meal in a Board Plan dining room. This plan is designed for students who live off-Grounds, or have demanding schedules, and allows them approximately six meals per week. The plan includes $150 Plus Dollars per semester. Cost: $1,310 per year.
Semester 50-Plan This plan offers the same advantages as the Semester 100, but is designed for off-Grounds students who eat most of their meals in their residence. It offers the diner approximately three meals per week, and includes $150 Plus Dollars per semester. Cost: $830 per year.
Residential College 12 Meal Plan Students in both Residential Colleges are required to attend specific means in their dining halls during the week. The remainder of the meals each week may be taken in other dining halls on Grounds. This plan includes $125 Plus Dollars per semester. Cost: Brown College $2,120 per year; Hereford College $2,030 per year; French House $2,120 per year.
Residential College 9 Meal Plan This plan is offered to Brown College and Hereford College residents. As mentioned above, students are required to dine in their respective dining hall for specified meals. The plan provides $140 Plus Dollars per semester. Cost: Brown College $1,990 per year; Hereford College $1,900 per year.
Residential College 100 Meal Plan The 100 Meal plan is available to French House, Brown College and Hereford College residents. Students enrolled in this plan will dine in their respective dining halls for specified meals each week and have additional meals available that they may eat at any Board Plan dining hall. The plan provides $150 Plus Dollars per semester for use in the retail operations. Cost: Brown College $1,510 per year; Hereford College $1,420 per year; French House $1,470 per year.
Plus Dollars do not carry over from one semester to the next, and are not refundable. Plus Dollars are accepted at Dining Service locations on the Central and North Grounds. Students who wish to add additional buying power to their meal plan, may open a Cavalier Advantage account which allows the student to make purchases in any Dining Service location, as well as most vending machines, the Bookstore and laundries.
Graduate, Professional, and Continuing Education Students may wish to purchase a Cavalier Advantage card, if they do not have a meal plan. The Cavalier Advantage card is a declining balance card that can be used throughout Dining Services and to purchase services as listed above.
Please Note that the above descriptions of the Meal Plans do not include all the terms and conditions of the program. Please refer to the Dining Service Brochure and the Reservation Agreement Card for complete details regarding meal plans, as well as nutrition counseling, non-meat menus, bag lunches, etc. Dining Services facilities are accessible to students with disabilities.
Information about Dining Services is mailed to students in early summer, after having received notification of admission to the University. If additional information is needed, please contact Dining Services, P.O. Box 9020, Charlottesville, VA 22906, Attn: Board Plan Coordinator; or call (804) 982-5124.