 | The University of Virginia record January 15, 1936 |  |
GENERAL REGULATIONS
REGISTRATION
Registration.—Applicants seeking admission to the University should 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 and the March Examination
Period.—After the Christmas Recess and the March examination period, every
student is required to register by attending the first meeting of each clss and
laboratory section for which he is enrolled. 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 19.
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
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
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.
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 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.
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[1]
University and Tuition Fees[2]
| VIRGINIANS | NON-VIRGINIANS | |
| University fee, all students | $ 50.00 | $ 60.00 |
| Tuition, Academic students | 60.00 | 250.00 |
| [3] Tuition, professional students in Architecture | 205.00 | 250.00 |
| [4] Athletic fee, all students | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| [5] College Topics fee, all students | 1.50 | 1.50 |
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, etc. (but not private lockers),
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 $60, or $20 per term.
Candidates for B.S. in Architecture, after the first year, are registered as professional
students in Architecture.
Each student will be charged with an Athletic fee of $15 which will entitle such
student to free admission to all athletic events on our home grounds.
Each student will be charged with a College Topics fee of $1.50 which provides for
each a year's subscription to the publication.
Laboratory Fees
| Architectural Design B1, B2, B3 and B4 (each) | $ 15.00 |
| Architectural Drawing B1 | 15.00 |
| Biology (each course) | 10.00 |
| Botany (each course) | 10.00 |
| [6] Chemistry (each course) | 20.00 |
| Freehand Drawing B2 and B3 and Water-color B1 (each) | 5.00 |
| French A1 | 12.00 |
| Geology B1 | 3.00 |
| Geology B4 | 5.00 |
| Physics B1 | 15.00 |
| Physics B2, C2, C3 and C4 (each) | 7.50 |
| Spanish A1 and B1 (each) | 2.00 |
| Zoölogy (each course) | 10.00 |
A fee of $3.00 is required of all women students for the upkeep of the
"Women Students' Association Rooms."
These charges are for three or more courses. For one course the student will pay
one-third, and for two courses, one-half of the University fee and tuition, for the session.
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, tuition, athletic and Topics
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 estimate.
| Virginians | Non-Virginians | |||||
| Low | Average | Liberal | Low | Average | Liberal | |
| University Fee | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00 | $ 50.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 | $ 60.00 |
| Tuition Fee | 60.00 | 60.00 | 60.00 | 250.00 | 250.00 | 250.00 |
| Athletic Fee | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Topics Fee | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| Laboratory Fees (average) | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Room, Heat, Light, Furniture and Service | 65.00 | 115.00 | 225.00 | 65.00 | 115.00 | 225.00 |
| Board | 200.00 | 225.00 | 270.00 | 200.00 | 225.00 | 270.00 |
| Books | 25.00 | 30.00 | 35.00 | 25.00 | 30.00 | 35.00 |
| Laundry | 25.00 | 35.00 | 50.00 | 25.00 | 35.00 | 50.00 |
| Total for Session of Nine Months | $ 451.50 | $ 541.50 | $ 716.50 | $ 651.50 | $ 741.50 | $ 916.50 |
Student Self-Help.—The University maintains a Bureau of Student Self-Help
for the benefit of students who wish to obtain remunerative employment
while pursuing their studies. Opportunities for employment are not
infrequent, but no new student should attempt to attend the University unless
of his first session. After a student has arrived at the University, the Bureau
will make every effort to find suitable work for him, but no assurance of
employment can be given until after the student's arrival.
Students who desire the assistance of the Bureau are invited to apply
for information by addressing the Director, Box 1487, University, Virginia.
Loans will be provided for deserving students. See page 38.
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.
The Halls are reserved for first-year college and engineering students
from high schools or preparatory schools who are required to live in them
unless excused for special reasons by the Dean of the University.
Supervision is provided by Counselors living in each unit of the Halls.
These Counselors are responsible to the Dean for maintenance of order and
the enforcement of University regulations, and are prepared to be of assistance
to the occupants in an advisory capacity.
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.
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 bedroom, 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 $125 per student (or $250 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 Bachelor's Row, rent for $115 for 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 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 reservation to Dr. E. A.
Kincaid, Manager, 15 Monroe Hall.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
All inquiries concerning and all applications for scholarships should be
addressed to the Dean of the Department in which the scholarship is to be
held.
All inquiries concerning and all applications for fellowships, except
Service Fellowships, should be addressed to the Dean of the Department
of Graduate Studies. For Service Fellowships address the professor in charge
under whom the service is to be rendered.
Application blanks for scholarships may be obtained from the offices of
the Deans of the various Departments or from the Departmental representatives
on the Committee for Award of Scholarships.
Application blanks for fellowships may be obtained from the office of the
Dean of the Department of Graduate Studies.
Applicants for scholarships and fellowships, if not already registered as
students of the University, must comply with the entrance requirements before
their applications can be considered.
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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