 | The University of Virginia record March 15, 1927 |  |
REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION
Registration of New Students.—Applicants seeking admission to the
University for the first time must present themselves to the Dean of the
University at some time during the first three days of the session.
Registration of Matriculated Students.—Students who have previously
been matriculated as members of the University must present themselves
to the deans of their respective departments upon one of 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 President,
and will be charged a delayed registration fee.
Admission to the College of Arts and Sciences during the Session.—No
applicant for admission to the College of Arts and Sciences who has not been
previously registered therein will be admitted after October 1, unless the
Committee on Entrance Requirements is satisfied that, in view of his record,
he is likely to prove successful with the work undertaken in spite of the
handicap of late entrance.
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 whatever penalties
may be imposed by his professors for unexcused absences. But if the delay
is due to illness or other providential cause, the dean is authorized to remit
the fee and to notify the professors concerned that the student's absences
have been satisfactorily explained.
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 has received written 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 his professors may impose for unexcused absences.
Leave of Absence from the University is granted for sufficient reason
in every case be obtained in advance. But leaves of absence for the purpose
of accompanying the athletic teams or other student organizations on
excursions will not be granted except to the officers and members of these
organizations. The laws relating to absence from the University of members
of the athletic teams are found in the General Catalogue. The same
regulations apply, mutatis matandis to members of other student organizations.
Voluntary Withdrawal from the University requires the written consent
of the Dean of the University and the dean of the department in which
the student is registered. For the conditions governing the return of fees
upon withdrawal, see page 17.
Enforced Withdrawal is inflicted by the several departmental 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 the 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 the 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 as a total failure. In matters of class
standing as well, students are expected to regard themselves as governed by
the law of honor.
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 University precincts or not. Drunkenness,
gambling, and dissoluteness are strictly forbidden, and the President may
dismiss from the University any 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.
In all cases of discipline, the law requires that the student must first
be informed of the objections to his conduct and afforded an opportunity
of explanation and defense.
The keeping of dogs by students within the university grounds is forbidden.
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.
DORMITORIES AND BOARD
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 page 19. For list of private
lodging houses, with rates, apply to the Bursar.
Board.—Students may board at the University Cafeteria, at their homes,
or in private houses approved by the President.
For cost of board at the Cafeteria, see page 19. For list of private
boarding houses, with rates, apply to the Bursar.
MEDICAL ATTENDANCE AND PHYSICAL TRAINING
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
quarantine 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.
Physical Training.—No student is permitted to undertake an amount of
work greater than he may reasonably be expected to carry without detriment
to his health; and every student is advised to take a due amount of
daily outdoor exercise, for which ample opportunities are afforded by the
athletic fields, the tennis courts, the golf course, and elsewhere; and, in
addition, to make systematic use of the facilities afforded without cost for
definite and judicious physical training at the gymnasium under the advice
Physical Training with credit value toward academic degrees, see page 72.
Further information upon the equipment and policy of the University in the
matter of Physical Training and Athletics will be found in the General Catalogue.
EXPENSES
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 to at once 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 is dropped from the rolls for any cause after the middle
of the term no refund shall be made for the respective 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.
Superintendents and Teachers of Public Schools Exempt from Fees.—
White male teachers and superintendents of the public schools of Virginia
will be admitted, during the last three months of the session, to the Academic
Schools of the University without payment of fees (except those
charged in laboratory courses), upon presentation of certificates that they
have been teachers in the public schools of the State during the year. Applicants
for admission as teachers are required to send in their names to
the President of the University not later than March 5.
Ministers of Religion and Candidates for the Ministry.—Ministers of religion
may attend any of the Academic Schools of the University without
payment of the tuition fee. The same privilege will be extended to any young
man who submits testimonials that he is an approved candidate for the ministry,
and unable to meet without aid the expenses of an education.
UNIVERSITY CHARGES
University and Tuition Fees[1]
| VIRGINIANS | NON-VIRGINIANS | |
| University fee, all students | $ 50.00 | $ 60.00 |
| Tuition, Academic students | 190.00 | |
| [2] Tuition, professional students in Architecture | 160.00 | 190.00 |
The university fee goes to the fund intended to defray the general expenses of the University.
Payment of this fee entitles the student, without additional charge, to the use of
the library; to the privileges of the gymnasium, with baths, private lockers, etc., and the
advice and aid of the physical training staff and to free medical attendance by the University
Physician in case of illness. It also covers all regular examination and diploma
fees.
College students from Virginia taking a single technical course in the Department of
Engineering pay a tuition of $30, or $10 per term.
Candidates for B.S. in Architecture, after the first year, are registered as professional students
in Architecture.
Laboratory Fees.
| Architecture B1, B2 and B3 (each) | $ 15.00 |
| Architectural drawing A1 | 15.00 |
| Architectural freehand drawing B1, B2, and B3, each | 5.00 |
| Astronomy B3 | 5.00 |
| Biology (each course) | 10.00 |
| Botany (each course) | 10.00 |
| Geology B1 | 3.00 |
| Geology B3 and B4 (each) | 5.00 |
| [3] Chemistry (each course) | 20.00 |
| Physics 1, B1, C1 and C2 (each) | 15.00 |
| Zoölogy (each course) | 10.00 |
BOARD AND LODGING
A student may rent a room in one of the university dormitories and take
his meals either in the University Cafeteria or in an approved private boarding
which case he pays no room-rent or servant-hire to the University. A list of
private boarding and lodging houses, with rates, may be had upon application
to the Bursar.
The University Cafeteria
The University Commons, conveniently situated near the center of the
University, is now being conducted on the Cafeteria plan, with accommodations
for seating three hundred students at one time. Good, wholesome food
is being served at costs ranging from $20 to $30 per month. Many of the
students are finding it possible to board at the lower rate.
University Dormitories
Rules.—Students desiring rooms should apply to the Bursar, enclosing a
reservation fee of $5, which will be returned should there be no room to let.
Rates.—The rates stated below are for furnished room.
If occupied by one student, the following furniture is provided: 1 three-piece
enameled iron bed with comfortable springs and mattress, 1 chiffonier
or dresser, 1 table, one straight chair and one rocking chair or morris chair.
If occupied by two students, the following furniture is provided: 2 single
beds, or 1 double deck bed with springs and mattresses, 1 chiffonier or
dresser, 1 desk or two tables, 1 rocking chair or morris chair and two straight
chairs.
Additional furniture may be rented if desired.
All rooms are heated by hot water and lighted by electricity.
The student should bring bed linen, towels, blankets, pillow, etc., or they
can be purchased here if desired.
The rates given are for the session of nine months.
The occupant of a room may reserve it for the next session by applying
to the Bursar and depositing $5 not later than May 1. No room may be sublet
without the consent of the Bursar.
| ONE OCCUPANT |
TWO OCCUPANTS |
|
| Rooms in Bachelor's Row, W. Lawn (9) | $ 90.00 | |
| Other rooms (27) | 95.00 | 130.00 |
| Rooms in old gymnasium building (8) | 80.00 | 110.00 |
| Rooms in Club House (6) | 80.00 | 110.00 |
| Other rooms (26) | 95.00 | 130.00 |
| Regular Rooms (20) | 95.00 | 130.00 |
| Rooms (51) | 95.00 | 130.00 |
| Single Rooms (5) | 60.00 | 80.00 |
APPROXIMATE SUMMARY OF NECESSARY EXPENSES
The figures in the following tables may be taken as fairly accurate approximations
of all necessary expenses for a session of nine months. As
necessary expenses are reckoned here university and tuition fees, laboratory
fees, lodging, board, laundry, and books, but not clothing, traveling expenses,
or pocket money. For each department three estimates are given—
a low, an average, and a liberal estimate. The difference in the three depends
on the difference of expenditure for board, lodging, books, and laundry
—in other words, on the scale of living of the individual student. If a student
shares a room with another student, and practices the strictest economy,
he may possibly reduce his expenses below the low estimate.
The College, the Graduate Department and the Department
of Education
| Virginians | Non-Virginians | |||||
| Low | Average | Liberal | Low | Average | Liberal | |
| University Fee | $ 50 | $ 50 | $ 50 | $ 60 | $ 60 | $ 60 |
| Tuition Fee | [4] 160 | [4] 160 | [4] 160 | |||
| Laboratory Fees (average) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Room, Heat, Light, Furniture and Service |
50 | 115 | 180 | 50 | 115 | 180 |
| Board | 200 | 250 | 300 | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| Books | 25 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 30 | 35 |
| Laundry | 25 | 35 | 50 | 25 | 35 | 50 |
| Total for Session of Nine Mos | $360 | $490 | $625 | $530 | $660 | $795 |
Student Self-Help.—Every possible opportunity for obtaining remunerative
employment is afforded to students who are desirous of helping by this
means to pay their way through the University, and it may be safely 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 pay a
considerable part of his living expenses and university charges for the remainder
of the academic year. While it is difficult for any student to be assured
of remunerative work before he reaches the University, information
as to such employment may be had from the secretary of the Committee
on Student Self-Help, Madison Hall.
For Loan Funds for deserving students, see page 29.
Add $30 for non-Virginians in the College or Graduate Departments. Virginians who are
candidates for B.S. in Architecture will pay a tuition of $160 after their first year in the College
or Graduate Departments.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
All inquiries concerning and all applications for scholarships and fellowships
should be addressed to the Dean of the University.
Applicants for scholarships and fellowships, if not already registered
as students of the University, must comply with the entrance requirements.
The President will, after due warning to the holder, declare any scholarship
or fellowship vacant at any time, if the holder's scholastic record is
such as to necessitate scholastic discipline in his case.
Unless otherwise stated, the tenure of each scholarship or fellowship is
one year, and the holder may be a student in any department of the University.
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