 | The University of Virginia record March 1, 1925 |  |
THE SUMMER QUARTER.
The Summer Quarter of the University is an integral part of the
University Year, the courses in the College of Arts and Sciences being
the same in character method and in credit value as in the other
quarters. In the Department of Education many professional courses
for elementary and high school teachers which are not offered in the
regular session are given to meet certificate requirements. The Summer
Quarter is divided into two terms for the accommodation of those
who can give only six weeks to the work but who desire University
credit. The First Term will begin June 22nd, and will close August
1st, with lectures five times a week. The Second Term will begin
August 3rd, and close September 5th, with six lectures a week.
Students may enter for either term or both. A separate registration
card must be filled out for each Term.
The normal amount of work for college credit which a student may
take, is three courses; but in a few exceptional cases, permission may
be obtained to take four courses. In all cases an additional fee of $5.00
will be charged for each extra course. See page 15.
The Summer Quarter is conducted for white men and women students
as follows: Those desiring to absolve entrance requirements,
elementary teachers seeking certificate or degree credit, high school
teachers desiring certificate or degree credit, students just entering
college desiring advanced standing, undergraduate students, pre-medical
students and pre-law students desiring to meet entrance requirements,
graduate students working for the master's degree or wishing
to engage in research, school officials, supervisors and superintendents,
and serious minded men and women who wish a wider knowledge of
some special subject or seek broader general culture.
ATTENDANCE.—A change from a six weeks' summer session to
a full Summer Quarter was approved by the faculty and authorized by
the Board of Visitors in 1920 and its rapid growth has justified the
wisdom of these bodies in establishing it. The total enrollment for
both terms in 1924 was 2897. Deducting duplicates in the second term
there was a total attendance of 2301 individual students. Of the total
enrollment 2206 were from Virginia and 691 from 36 other states and
countries. There were 1978 women and 919 men.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS.—There are no formal examinations
for admission to the Summer Quarter. Students, are admitted
to such courses as instructors find them qualified to pursue with
advantage, but they should be graduates of accredited high schools or
have had equivalent preparation. If a student wishes regular admission
with a view to taking a degree, and does not expect to register in
the regular session of the University, he should present a full statement
with, as far as possible, official credentials of all work which he
has done in high school or college. These credentials should be sent
in advance to the Dean of the Summer Quarter. Suitable blank forms
will be furnished upon request.
LOCATION.—Charlottesville, the seat of the University of Virginia,
is in a picturesque and healthful situation among the foot-hills
of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is at the junction of two great lines
easy access from every part of the country. The sanitary arrangements
of the University are excellent. The climate is invigorating,
healthful, and free from malarial conditions, the average elevation of the
surrounding country being about six hundred and fifty feet above sea
level; the water supply is pure, being drawn by gravity from a mountain
reservoir six miles away; the system of drains and sewers is complete.
The average monthly mean temperature from 1901 to 1911,
taken from the records of the weather station at the University Observatory,
was: June, 71.4; July, 76.8. There are golf links, swimming
pools, and many other attractions for summer visitors.
EXCURSIONS.—Under the directorship of a competent guide, there
will be excursions to neighboring points of interest such as Monticello,
the home of Thomas Jefferson; the Natural Bridge; Luray Caverns;
the Grottoes of the Shenandoah; the battle fields in Virginia; and any
other points to which a sufficiently large number may care to go. The
proximity to Washington and Richmond and Old Point Comfort
(three hours' ride to each) should make a visit exceptionally interesting.
On designated clear nights parties will leave Cabell Hall at 8
o'clock to visit the McCormick Astronomical Observatory, where they
will be shown the stars through the large telescope in the Observatory.
To Luray and the Grottoes.—Saturday, July 18th. Special Excursion
Train if two hundred or more go. Total cost, including railroad
fare, entrance to both caves, and meals, about $6.50.
To Washington.—Saturday, July 11th, returning late July 12th.
Total cost—including sight-seeing trips through public buildings, the
City of Washington, Arlington and Mount Vernon, the services of a
guide and chaperone, hotel bills and railroad fare, from $12.00 to $14.00.
To Natural Bridge and Lexington.—Saturday, July 25th. An auto
trip over the beautiful Blue Ridge and through the famous Shenandoah
Valley. Cost about $6.00.
To Monticello.—Saturday, June 29th and July 4th. Automobile
round trip, including admission to grounds and building, $1.25.
To Richmond.—A week-end trip will be arranged to suit groups desiring
to visit this historic city.
ENTERTAINMENTS AND LECTURES.—A Musical Festival
and other entertainments will be announced during the session of the
Summer Quarter. The price of a season ticket is low, making the cost
about the same as moving pictures. Among the attractions already engaged
are:
June 29—Florence Macbeth, Coloratura Soprano of the Chicago
Civic Opera Company; July 2nd and 3rd—The Devereux Dramatic
Company in Don Cæsar De Bazan, The Country Girl, and Franceska
Da Rimini; July 10th—Albert Spalding, noted American violinist;
other numbers will be added to the program.
BOARD AND ROOMS.—Board and room may be had at prices
ranging from $7.50 per week, where several stay in the same room,
upward, according to accommodation and proximity to the University,
the average being $7.50 to $9.00 per week. Most of the boarding
houses immediately adjoin the University Grounds.
Two hundred and twenty-five furnished double rooms in the University
dormitories will be reserved for women, in the order of application.
The price for each term will be $12.00 for the full term of six
weeks for a double room. All checks for rooms should be made payable
by two persons. No reduction will be made for parts of a term.
Applications for rooms must be accompanied with the full amount
of the fee, which will be returned for good reason and room released
if application is made before June 10th. No rooms will be rented to
any person who does not register and pay the fee in the Summer Quarter.
Rooms that are reserved will not be held later than June 25th.
No room will be open for occupancy before June 19th. Roomers must
provide themselves with necessary bed clothes, towels, etc. Rooms
will be in charge of Mrs. E. I. Carruthers, an experienced matron
and chaperon. Residence, E. Range, Phone 271. Some members of
the faculty will be located in each set of dormitories. No cooking allowed
in rooms. The location of these dormitories in the University
grounds and the social advantages resulting from bringing so many
teachers close together make this arrangement a very desirable one
and the rooms are eagerly sought.
Application for dormitory rooms should be sent promptly with retaining
fee. For list of boarding houses, rates, etc., see page 70, or
write to Assistant Secretary Summer Quarter, Box 149, University,
Virginia.
No student will be permitted to room in a house not approved by the
Administrative Board of the Summer Quarter. If the name is not on
the approved list in the catalogue, inquiry should be made before accommodations
are engaged.
Students are requested not to accept rooms when prices quoted are
in advance of those listed in the catalogue. When a room is accepted
it is the usual understanding that it is for a term of six weeks, and a
student is expected to pay for that time unless there is a definite agreement
to the contrary in advance or it may be clearly shown that accommodations
are not as represented.
If accommodations are not secured before arriving, students should
go immediately to Peabody Hall, where there will be listed the available
boarding places still open. A guide will be at the station with the
Summer Quarter badge to aid students with baggage; but not to designate
boarding places. Students are cautioned against solicitors at the
station or on the grounds and are advised to accept advice and directions
only from official sources.
Baggage.—Trunks and heavy bags should be left at the railway
station until a residence is secured. There are two passenger stations
in Charlottesville; all baggage should be checked to Union Station,
Charlottesville.
No check for baggage should be given to a drayman or transfer
company without taking a receipt for it.
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