GENERAL REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION
Registration.—Applicants seeking admission to the University must present
themselves to the Deans of their respective Departments at some time
during the first three days of the session.
Delayed Registration.—Any student who fails to present himself for registration
during the first three days of the session will not be admitted unless he
can explain his delay in a manner satisfactory to the Dean and will be charged
a delayed registration fee.
Registration after the Christmas Recess.—On the first week-day after
the Christmas Recess, every student is required to register by attending all
the classes or laboratory exercises at which he is due that day. No further
formality is necessary. Any student failing to register thus will be required
to pay the delayed registration fee, and will be liable to penalties imposed
for unexcused absences. But if the delay is due to illness or other providential
cause the Dean is authorized to remit the fee.
RESIDENCE AND ATTENDANCE
The Academic Year begins on the Thursday preceding the nineteenth
of September and continues for thirty-nine weeks. Thanksgiving Day and
Jefferson Day are holidays, and there is a Christmas recess beginning on the
last week-day before the twenty-third of December and closing on the evening
of the second of January.
Attendance is required of each student throughout the entire session,
with the exception of holidays, unless he receives permission to be temporarily
absent, or to withdraw before the close of the session. While in residence
each student is required to attend regularly all lectures and other prescribed
exercises in the courses which he pursues, or else suffer such penalties as may
be imposed for unexcused absences.
Voluntary Withdrawal from the University requires the written consent
of the Dean of the Department in which the student is registered. For the
conditions governing the return of fees upon withdrawal, see page 15.
Enforced Withdrawal is inflicted by the several department faculties
for habitual delinquency in class, habitual idleness or any other fault which
prevents the student from fulfilling the purposes for which he should have
come to the University. See also the regulations as to delinquent students in
the various departments.
Absence from Examinations.—Written examinations are an essential part
of the work of every course in the University, and attendance upon them is
required of every student. Absence may be excused only on the ground
of sickness on the day of examination (attested by a physician's certificate),
or for other imperative cause which may be approved by the several faculties
of the University.
Special Examinations are granted only upon prompt application therefor,
and in case the applicant's absence from the regular examination has been
excused. See the preceding paragraph.
Honor System.—All examinations are held under the Honor System, and
an unpledged paper is counted a total failure. In matters of class standing
as well, students are expected to regard themselves as governed by the law
of honor.
Prohibition of Credit.—An act of the Legislature prohibits merchants and
others, under severe penalties, from crediting minor students. The license to
contract debts, which the President is authorized to grant, is limited (except
when the parent or guardian requests otherwise in writing) to cases of
urgent necessity.
CONDUCT
Conduct.—The laws of the University require from every student decorous,
sober, and upright conduct as long as he remains a member of the University,
whether he be within the precincts or anywhere else. Drunkenness, gambling,
and dissoluteness are strictly forbidden, and the President may dismiss from
the University for the residue of the current session every student found
guilty of them, or may administer such other discipline as seems best under
the circumstances.
The President will dismiss from the University every student convicted
of public drunkenness, or of other conduct reflecting serious discredit upon
the University.
In all cases of discipline, the law requires that the student must first be
informed of the objection to his conduct and afforded an opportunity of
explanation and defense.
The publication or sale of anonymous publications is forbidden.
Motor driven vehicles either owned or operated by students are prohibited
from parking in the roadways or elsewhere on the University grounds between
the hours of 9:00 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. At no time may they park in the alleys,
near fire hydrants, or on curves. However, students suffering from serious
physical disability may be granted permits to park.
MEDICAL ATTENDANCE
Medical Attendance.—Any student who is temporarily ill from causes not
due to his own misconduct, is entitled, without charge, to all necessary medical
advice from the University Physician; and, if necessary, to nursing in the
University Hospital at a reasonable charge for his maintenance while there.
This exemption from charge does not apply to cases requiring surgical operation,
treatment of the eye, ear, nose and throat, or to constitutional disorders
from which the student in question was suffering at the time of his
coming to the University. Nor is the University responsible for the expense
incurred through the employment of private nurses, necessitated by severe
illness of students, or through the maintenance of quarentine precautions in
contagious cases. Students who take the responsibility of boarding at houses
not approved by the Board of Health forfeit the right of medical attendance.
Any student sent to the University Hospital by the advice and under the care of
a physician other than the University Physician will be required to pay the
regular hospital charges for private patients.
EXPENSES OF REGULAR STUDENTS
The average annual expense of a student who pursues the regular course in
Engineering will be:
|
NonVirginians |
Freshmen
Virginians |
Other
Virginians |
| University Fee |
$ 60.00 |
$ 50.00 |
$ 50.00 |
| Tuition Fee |
200.00 |
65.00 |
130.00 |
| Athletic Fee |
15.00 |
15.00 |
15.00 |
| Topics Fee |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
| Laboratory Fees (average) |
35.00 |
45.00 |
35.00 |
| Living Expenses (for 9 months) |
375.00 |
375.00 |
375.00 |
| Books and Drawing Materials |
30.00 |
30.00 |
30.00 |
| Incidental Expenses (for 9 months) |
60.00 |
60.00 |
60.00 |
| Total annual for average conditions |
$776.50 |
$641.50 |
$696.50 |
The charges for Tuition are uniform to all students, except that Virginians
are relieved of tuition on courses offered in the College, this exception saving
regular Freshmen from Virginia $135 and all other Virginia students $70 each
year in comparison with non-Virginians.
The laboratory charges are $15 per class for the year's course in Physics,
and $20 per class for a year's course in Chemistry. A deposit for breakage of $5
is required for each laboratory course in Chemistry. A fee of $5 for the year's
course in Engineering Geology is charged. The fee for each practice course in
the Engineering Department, Drawing, and Engineering Laboratories is $5 per
term for each course. The fees for Field-work and Bridge Drafting are each $10
per term per course. These fees include all charges for laboratory materials; but
the student is held further responsible for breakage.
The Living Expenses include board, lodging, fuel and lights, servant and
laundry; the average is $10.00 per week, the minimum $7.50, and a reasonable
maximum $12.50. Books and Drawing Materials will cost about $120 for the
four-year course. Incidental Expenses ought to be kept within modest bounds;
the above estimate is sufficient; large allowances of pocket money promote idleness
and attract companions of the baser sort. No allowances are included for
clothing and travel, the expenses for which vary too much to be introduced into
any general estimate.
The charges payable on entrance are the University Fee, the Athletic Fee,
the Topics Fee, and the Tuition and Laboratory Fees.
Payment of Fees.—When the aggregate charge for University fee, tuition
fee, laboratory fees, and room rent does not exceed $50 for the session,
the total amount shall be paid upon registration.
If said fees aggregate more than $50, but do not exceed $100, one-half
thereof shall be paid upon registration and the remainder at the beginning of the
second term.
When the fees aggregate more than $100, payment shall be made one-third
upon registration; one-third at the opening of the second term and the
remainder at the opening of the third term.
If any payment remain unpaid for fifteen days after the date on which it
is due, the Bursar shall immediately notify the Dean of the Department in
which such student is entered of the delinquency, and such student shall by
him be required at once to cease attending lectures, using laboratories, library,
gymnasium, athletic grounds or buildings, boarding at the dining hall, and
making use of any other privileges as a student until his financial relations with
the University have been arranged satisfactorily with the Bursar.
Return of Fees.—A student withdrawing within five days after registering
shall have his fees refunded in full, except the sum of $5 to cover cost
of registration, and his name shall be stricken from the rolls.
If he withdraw or is dropped from the rolls for any cause after the
fifth day of the term and before the middle thereof, his fees shall be returned
pro rata.
If he withdraw or be dropped from the rolls for any cause after the middle
of any term no refund shall be made for that term, except in case of sickness
when the refund shall be pro-rated upon certificate of the University
Physician or other reputable medical practitioner.
In any case a minimum charge of $5 shall be made to cover cost of
registration.
Laboratory fees shall be refunded upon statement of professor in charge
except where the withdrawal is within five days after registering.
Regulation Concerning Registration as Virginia Student.—In order to
be considered a Virginia student, it is necessary that the applicant's parents
be domiciled in the State if he be under twenty-one years of age; or if
he has attained his majority, that he himself be domiciled in said State; and
that either his parents or the applicant for admission shall have been bona
fide taxpayers in the State of Virginia for at least two years prior to said
application.
Sons of Regular Officers of the United States Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service, whether on the active or retired
list, irrespective of the location of their posts of duty, are accorded
the privilege of registering under the rules applicable to the registration of
Virginia students.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Accredited School Scholarships from accredited public or private
secondary schools may be assigned to the Department of Engineering. Tenure,
one year. Emolument, for Virginians, the remission of $60 in fees; for nonVirginians,
the remission of $150 in fees.
The holder must be a graduate of his school, he must rank in the highest
quarter of his class, and he must enter the University the session immediately
following his graduation.
The Alumni Scholarships may be assigned to the Department of Engineering.
Tenure, one year, but an incumbent may be eligible for reappointment upon
recommendation of the Dean. Emolument, for Virginians, the remission of $60
in fees; for non-Virginians, the remission of $150 in fees.
The holder must need financial aid in order to attend the University, and
must file a written statement to this effect, together with a similar statement
from his parent or guardian. He must have ranked in the highest quarter of the
graduating class of his school, and must enter the University the session immediately
following his graduation.
The Philip Francis duPont Scholarships: Founded in 1928 upon the generous
bequest of Philip Francis duPont, '00:
In the Department of Engineering a number of these scholarships are
awarded annually to both new and old students of the department. The emolument
will vary from $100 to $150, depending upon the income available, with
apportionment at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering.
The tenure of each scholarship is one year, but any incumbent may be reappointed
upon recommendation of the Dean.
Applicants for these scholarships who have not previously attended the University
must have complied with the entrance requirements before their applications
can be considered; they must give evidence of financial need; and they
must have ranked in the highest quarter of their class. Preference is given to
applicants who ranked in the highest tenth of their class.
Applications must be made on a blank form supplied by the Dean. Students
who have not attended the University must submit their application not later than
July 1; students attending the University must apply not later than May 1.
The Isabella Merrick Sampson Scholarship in the Department of Engineering,
with an income of $100: Founded in 1910 upon the gift of Mr. W. Gordon
Merrick, of Glendower, Albemarle County, Virginia. Appointments are
made upon the recommendation of the trustees of the Isabella Merrick Sampson
Endowment. Preference is given to an applicant from Albemarle County.
A limited number of additional scholarships may be granted in the Department
of Engineering from those general scholarships open to any department of
the University. A complete statement regarding all scholarships will be found in
the General Catalogue.
LOAN FUND AND STUDENT SELF-HELP
The University is in possession of funds from which loans are made to
deserving students in need of such assistance. An account of these loans is given
in the General Catalogue. Inquiries concerning them should be addressed to the
Bursar.
Opportunities for obtaining remunerative employment are afforded to students
who are desirous by this means of partially paying their way through the
University. It is difficult to give definite assurance of employment to a student
before he reaches the University, but it may be stated that any student with
sufficient resources to carry him through the first half of the session can be reasonably
sure of obtaining work which will help defray his expenses for the rest
of the academic year. Information as to employment may be obtained from the
Director, Bureau of Student Self-Help, Box 1487, University, Virginia.
BOARD AND LODGING
Dormitories.—Students may reside in the University dormitories, in their
homes, or in private houses approved by the President. The President will
withdraw from the approved list any house in which the regulations as to
the conduct of students are not observed. Any change of residence during the
session should be reported at the office of the Registrar.
For rules governing the rental and occupancy of University dormitories,
and the rates charged for the same, see below. For list of private lodging
houses, with rates, apply to Bursar.
The University Dormitories
The dormitories of the University of Virginia consist of The Halls, East
Lawn and West Lawn, East Range and West Range, Dawson's Row, and
Randall Building.
Hot water heat and electric light are furnished throughout the dormitories.
Each occupant of a dormitory room must provide a pillow, pillow cases,
single sheets, blankets, towels, etc., and whatever rugs, curtains, etc., he may
desire.
Description and Rates
The Halls.—The most comfortable, best-equipped, and most modern rooming
accommodations in the University or in the city are to be found in the
new University dormitories, erected in 1929. This group of eight buildings
stands on the crest of the slope west of Monroe Hill, with an outlook on the
Ragged Mountains and the range of the Blue Ridge, and is within less than
three minutes walking distance from the gymnasium, the academic, engineering
and law class-rooms, and the University Commons.
These eight buildings are divided into twelve separate units, known as
Halls, each with its individual entrance, and each bearing the name of some
professor, distinguished in the history of the University. The buildings are of
three stories and of full fire-proof brick and cement construction throughout.
They provide one hundred and fifty-three two-room apartments, of
living-room and bedroom, each apartment intended to accommodate two
students.
All of the rooms are approximately fifteen feet square. Each living-room
has an open fire-place and is furnished with a desk with drawers, a table
with drawer, a steel waste-basket, two rocking-chairs, two straight chairs and
floor-plugs for reading lamps. Each bedroom has two large built-in clothes
closets, and is furnished with two single beds, two chiffoniers, and two
straight chairs. All furniture is new, of excellent quality and attractive design,
the bed-springs and mattresses of especially high grade.
There is an average of one bathroom to every five students. The bathrooms,
each equipped with showers and an individual built-in steel locker and
a medicine chest with mirror for each student using it, are so placed that
every bed-room, with one sole exception, opens directly into a bath.
Telephone service is provided in each Hall. Trunks and packing cases
will not be permitted in the apartments of The Halls dormitories. They
must be delivered to the trunk room in each Hall from which the student will
remove the contents to his room. Trunks and packing cases will be stored
in dry racks located in the basement. Each apartment will ordinarily be
occupied by two students. The rental for the nine months of the regular
session is $150 per student (or $300 for each apartment).
East Lawn and West Lawn are of one-story brick construction. They
contain thirty-eight rooms, each approximately twelve feet square, located between
the pavilions and opening into colonnades running the entire length
of "The Lawn." The rental of twenty-seven of the rooms, for the session,
is $125 for one occupant or $170 for two occupants. The remaining nine
rooms, called Bachelors' Row, rent for $115 to one occupant, or $160 for
two occupants. These rooms are reserved for applicants for senior degrees.
East Range and West Range consist of forty-six one-story brick rooms,
approximately twelve feet square, built in sections running the entire length
of "The Ranges," and opening into arcades. In addition, there are two two-story
brick houses called the Old Gymnasium and the Club House, containing
fourteen rooms, approximately fifteen feet square. The rental of the rooms
on the Ranges, for the session, is $125 for one occupant or $170 for two. The
rooms in the Old Gymnasium and the Club House rent for $80 for one
occupant or $110 for two.
Dawson's Row consists of a series of four eight-room two-story brick
houses and a six-room one-story brick house, located on the southwest side of
the grounds. The rooms are approximately fifteen feet square. The rental of
fifty-one of the rooms, for the session, is $95 for one occupant or $130 for
two. Four of the rooms rent for $60 for one occupant or $80 for two.
All of the rooms on the Lawns and Ranges and in Dawson's Row are
provided with running cold water. For each of the Lawns and Ranges one
bath-house is provided and there is a bath-house in Dawson's Row
Randall Building.—A two-story brick building, located at the south end
of East Range, containing thirty-one single rooms ten by fourteen, ten by fifteen
and ten by sixteen; eight double rooms fourteen by fifteen, fifteen by fifteen
and fifteen by seventeen; one double room with study-room attached. Single
rooms rent at $80 to $90; double rooms $125 for one occupant or $150 for
two occupants. Double room with study-room attached, for one occupant $135,
or $180 for two occupants.
The furnishings of the rooms on the Lawns and Ranges, in Dawson's
Row and Randall Building is as follows: For one occupant—an enamelled
iron bed with comfortable springs and mattress, a chiffonier, a table, a straight
chair and a rocking-chair. For two occupants—two single beds or one double-deck
bed with springs and mattresses, one chiffonier, one desk or two tables,
one rocking-chair and two straight chairs.
BOARD
Board.—Students may board at the University Commons, at their homes,
or in private boarding houses or restaurants approved by the President. For
cost of board at the University Commons, see below. For list of private boarding
houses, with rates, apply to the Bursar.
University Commons
Meals may be had at the University Commons, a handsome building overlooking
the McIntire Theatre and within two minutes walk of the dormitories.
The interior of the beautiful panelled main room makes a charming atmosphere
for dining and the furnishings are attractive. The meals are prepared by an
experienced chef under the supervision of a trained dietitian and careful
attention is given to quality and service. Board is supplied at cost and it is
expected that the rate will in no event exceed $25 per month. Since the
capacity of the Commons limits the number accommodated to about 350, it
is essential that students make early application for reservations to Dr. E. A.
Kincaid, Manager, 15 Monroe Hall.
