General Information
The University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
http://www.virginia.edu
McIntire School of Commerce
http://www.commerce.virginia.edu
Mailing Address:
McIntire School of Commerce
University of Virginia PO Box 400173, Rouss & Robertson Halls
Charlottesville, VA 22904
UVA International Studies Office (ISO)
http://www.virginia.edu/iso/
Mailing Address:
University of Virginia
International Studies Office
P.O. Box 400165, 208 Minor Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22904
UVA International Page http://www.virginia.edu/international/
Key Contacts
(U.S. country code: +1)
Angie Turner
Assistant Director, Study Abroad & Scholarships
McIntire School of Commerce
angieturner@virginia.edu, 434-924-4498, 434-924-4689 (fax)
Chris Wilcox-Elliott
Director of Student Services
McIntire School of Commerce
cle9y@Virginia.EDU, 434-924-6897, 434-924-4689 (fax)
Linda Callihan
International Scholar Advisor (visa assistance) University International Studies Office
lhc4x@virginia.edu, 434-982-3010, 434-982-3011 (fax)
Academic Information
Application Deadlines
Fall admission: March 1
Spring admission: October 1
Student Registration
Fall: Mid-March – beginning of April
Spring: Mid-October – beginning of November
Students work by email with Angie Turner for Commerce course registration.
2011- 2012 Term Dates http://www.virginia.edu/registrar/calendar.html
Fall: Tuesday, August 23-Friday, December 16
Spring: Wednesday, January 18- Friday, May 11
ISO/COMM Orientation
Fall International Studies Office Orientation: Sunday, August 21, 2011
COMM Orientation: Monday, August 22, 2011
Spring International Studies Office Orientation: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 (A.M.)
COMM Orientation: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 (P.M.)
Language of Instruction
English
Language Courses
All students for whom English is not their primary language are encouraged to consider taking a class through the Center for American English Language and Culture (CAELC), which offers a number of courses in English as a second language (ESL), listed on the center's Web site.
Full-Time Workload
12-15 credits per semester
Exams
Exams are mostly written, but are sometimes conducted orally, or even take-home assignments. Projects may also be required.
Academic Expenses
Because the McIntire School accepts only exchange students, tuition fees are paid to the home University. Other expenses (books, room, board, personal) are estimated here.
Textbooks Students can save money on their textbooks by signing up for Amazon Student. Students receive free two-day shipping. Learn more about Amazon Student here. Students can also buy and sell new and used textbooks on half.com.
Student Life
Students at a football game
Housing
Commerce exchange students usually stay at the International Residence College (IRC), but general University housing is also available.
IRC Web site: http://www.virginia.edu/irc/
General UVA housing Web site: http://www.virginia.edu/housing/
Dining
http://www.campusdish.com/en-us/CSMA/VIRGINIA All UVA dining locations accept UVA dining plans, Cavalier Advantage, cash, Visa, Master Card, & American Express.
Post Office
The post office is located on the first floor of Newcomb Hall, the student activities building. It is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visa Requirements
http://www.virginia.edu/iso/issp/j1exchange.html
Comprehensive Student Guide to Charlottesville (courtesy of UVA Law School)
http://www.law.virginia.edu/html/insider/intro.htm
Downtown Charlottesville
Welcome Guide to Charlottesville
http://www.charlottesville.org/
Student Ambassador Program
http://www.virginia.edu/iso/StudentAmbassadors/
Talk to current UVA international students about their experiences at the University.
Useful Links UVA events calendar: https://eventcal.itc.virginia.edu/eventcal/event/day
UVA sports Web site: http://www.virginiasports.com/
Arts box office: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/boxoffice/
(UVA students can get free tickets for performances.)
Getting around UVA & Charlottesville
UTS (University Transit System) http://virginia.edy/parking/uts/index/.html
UTS, UVA's bus system, is free to use. Students who live in the IRC can take the Green Route to the Commerce School, which takes 15-20 minutes.
Free Trolley
http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2548
CAT (Charlottesville Area Transit) Bus Route 7
http://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=2596
This bus leaves the Corner for Barracks Road Shopping Center (large shopping area with two grocery stores) and Fashion Square Mall. The CAT is free for university students- just show the driver your ID card.
Taxis
McCoy's Taxi Service: 434-295-7433 Yellow Cab Company: 434-295-4131
Traveling outside of Charlottesville
Distance from Charlottesville to:
- Richmond: 71 miles/114.3 km (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes by car)
- Washington, D.C: 116 miles/186.7 km (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car)
- Philadelphia: 255 miles/410.4 km (approximately 5 hours by car)
- New York City: 344 miles/553.6 km (approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes by car)
- Boston: 560 miles/ 901.2 km (approximately 10 hours and 43 minutes by car)
Train (Amtrak)
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
Trains from the Charlottesville Station (CVS) go as far north as Boston and as far south as New Orleans. Take the free trolley to the West Main at 8th St. NW stop. The train station is a short walk from there.
Charlottesville Airport
http://www.gocho.com/
The Charlottesville area is served by four airlines (US Airways, Delta, Northwest, and United), with direct service to New York City, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Washington, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Taxi service is available from the Charlottesville Airport to the University (approximately 10 miles). The Airport Express Taxi (434-465-8294) offers special student rates to the airport.
Greyhound Bus
http://www.greyhound.com/
434-295-5131
UVA Student Council Air Bus
http://www.uvastudentcouncil.com/student-services/initiatives/uvairbus/
UVA’s Student Council provides a shuttle to and from the Richmond International Airport during major school breaks. The shuttle costs $20 each way.