 | The University of Virginia record March 1, 1926 |  |
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 21st, and will close July 31st, with lectures five times a week. The
Second Term will begin August 2nd, and close September 4th, 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 20.
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 Rector and Visitors in 1920 and its rapid growth has justified the wisdom
of these bodies in establishing it. The total enrollment for both
terms in 1925 was 2838. Deducting duplicates in the second term there
was a total attendance of 2212 individual students. Of the total enrollment
2119 were from Virginia and 718 from 39 other states and countries.
There were 1936 women and 902 men.
Note.—It is important that every prospective student read all the announcements
from pages 12 to 39.
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 of railway,
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 of interest such as Monticello,
the home of Thomas Jefferson; the Natural Bridge; Luray Caverns; the
Grottoes of the Shenandoah; the battlefields 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 17th. 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 10th, returning late July 11th. Total
cost—including sight-seeing trips through public buildings, the City of
Washington, Arlington and Mount Vernon, the services of a guide and
chaperon, hotel bills and railroad fare, from $12.00 to $14.00.
To Natural Bridge and Lexington.—Saturday, July 24th. An auto trip
over the beautiful Blue Ridge and through the famous Shenandoah Valley.
Cost about $6.00.
To Monticello.—Saturday, June 26th, and other dates to be announced.
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.
To Philadelphia.—The annual meeting of the National Education Association
will be held in Philadelphia June 27th-July 2nd. Leave of absence
will be granted to students who wish to attend. Special excursion if sufficient
number apply. Approximate cost, including railroad fare $35.00.
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 29th, Sophie Braslau, Contralto with Metropolitan Opera Company;
June 30th and July 1st, The Devereux Dramatic Company in The Merrie
Monarch and Romancers; July 5th, The Marmeins in their original Drama
Dances; July 9th, Paul Fleming, Magician; July 12th, Irma Seydel,
Violinist; July 22nd and 23rd, The Coffer-Miller Players in Love
in Livery, and Sleepy Hollow.
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 $6.00 for each person for the full term of six
weeks for a double room. All checks for rooms should be made payable to
E. I. Carruthers, Bursar. Every double room must be occupied 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 24th. No room will be open for occupancy
before June 18th. No transfer of a reservation will be allowed without
written permission of the Secretary or Local Manager. 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 74 or write to
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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