 | The University of Virginia record March 1, 1927 |  |
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 20th, and will close July 30th, with
lectures five times a week. The Second Term will begin August 1st,
and close September 3rd, 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 22.
The Summer Quarter is conducted for white men and women students
as follows: 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, medical students, 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 1926 was 2766. Deducting duplicates in the second term
there was a total attendance of 2107 individual students. Of the total
enrollment 2032 were from Virginia and 734 from 38 other states and
countries. There were 1834 women and 932 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.
Note—It is important that every prospective student read all the announcements
from pages 12 to 40.
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, the Chesapeake & Ohio and the Southern, and is thus of
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
1926, taken from the records of the weather station at the University
Observatory, was: June, 72.3, July, 76.1, August, 74.7. 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 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 16th. 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 2nd, returning late July 3rd.
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 $17.00 to
$18.00.
To Natural Bridge and Lexington.—Saturday, July 23rd. An auto
trip over the beautiful Blue Ridge and through the famous Shenandoah
Valley. Cost about $6.00.
To Monticello.—Saturday, June 25th, and other dates to be announced.
Automobile round trip, including admission to grounds
and buildings, $1.25.
A week-end trip will be arranged to Richmond, Philadelphia or
New York if a sufficient number of students apply for it. The weekend
of July 2nd to 4th would be a suitable time for it. Students
desiring to make such a trip should advise the Local Manager as
early in the session as possible.
ENTERTAINMENTS AND LECTURES.—For the benefit of
those who need and want beneficial entertainment, a series of concerts,
plays and artistic performances is provided each summer by
the University and offered to the students on a season basis at less
than it costs to put the entertainments on. They are offered as a
Course for $5.00, reserved season ticket, or $4.00, general admission.
The following artists have already been engaged for the coming summer
and more will be announced later: June 27th, V. L. Granville, in
July 7th, Anna Case, Soprano with Metropolitan Opera Company;
July 13th, The Devereux Dramatic Company in "Romance of
Youth;" July 19th, Richard Crooks, Tenor; Miss Pohl's Classic Dancers
from Mississippi.
Reservations for these entertainments may be made at the time of
registration by mail and these will be filled with the best seats in order
of receipt. Checks should accompany all reservations.
All performances are scheduled for McIntire Open Air Amphitheatre.
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
full term of six weeks for a double room. All checks for rooms
should be made payable to University of Virginia. 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 17th. 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 78 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. Girls will not be permitted to
visit fraternity houses for men, whether chaperoned or not.
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
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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