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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 and in the Department
of Graduate Studies being the same in character, method and in credit
values 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 five or six weeks to the work but who desire University credit.
The First Term will begin June 15 and will close July 25 with lectures 5
times a week. The Second Term will begin July 27 and close August 29 with
6 lectures a week. Students may enter for either term or both. A separate
registration card must be filled out for each term.

The Summer Quarter is conducted for white men and women students as
follows: Elementary school teachers seeking certificate or degree credit, high
school teachers desiring certificates 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,
engineering 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.

Institute of Public Affairs.—The tenth session of the Institute of Public
Affairs, which will be held from July 5 through July 18, offers an outstanding
opportunity to students interested in the interchange of ideas on current
political, diplomatic, social, and economic issues. It is the oldest and most
widely recognized forum of its kind in the country, and for many years has
played a positive part in clarifying the public mind and in helping to build
an enlightened public opinion.

The attendance at the 1935 session consisted of 2,693 registered members
and visitors, representing 33 states and 8 foreign countries. At one evening
meeting there were 6,000 present. Accounts of the proceedings last session
were carried in 702 newspapers in 513 cities throughout the United States,
Canada, Hawaii, Philippine Islands, and Latin America.

Last year, the program consisted of 12 round tables: 8 on international
subjects and 4 on domestic problems. In addition to these round tables,
there were 18 evening addresses by men and women prominent in the world's
political and business life. In the entire program there were 157 speakers.

It is the purpose of the Institute that its round tables be conducted in
an unbiased manner; and it attempts to have presented all aspects, controversial
or otherwise, of every subject discussed.

Membership in the Institute is open to men and women who have taken
part in public life and to all those interested in the discussion of public
affairs. For further information with regard to the coming session address
The Secretary, Institute of Public Affairs, University Station, Charlottesville,
Virginia.

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 1935 was 1,842. Deducting
duplicates in the second term there was a total attendance of 1,458
individual students. Of the total enrollment 1,325 were from Virginia and 517
from thirty-seven other states and countries. There were 1,041 women and
801 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. Students who wish
to enter the courses leading to the Normal Professional Certificate are required
to make formal application on blanks which will be furnished by the
Registrar of the Summer Quarter. Such applications should be filed in the
Office of the Registrar before the opening of the Summer Quarter.

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 650 feet above sea level;
the water supply is pure, being drawn by gravity from a mountain reservoir
6 miles away; the system of drains and sewers is complete. The average
monthly mean temperature from 1901 to 1935 taken from the records of the
U. S. Weather Bureau station at the University Observatory, were June, 72.8,
July 76.4, August, 74.8. There are golf links, swimming pools, and many other
attractions for summer visitors.

Excursions.—One of the most attractive features of the Summer Quarter
is the trips to nearby points of interest and of beauty. Under the directorship
of a competent guide there will be excursions to Monticello, the home of
Thomas Jefferson; to Ash Lawn, the home of James Monroe; to Natural
Bridge; the battlefields in Virginia; the Endless Caverns and the Grottoes,
the Skyline Drive, and any other points to which a sufficiently large number
may care to go. The trips to the famous caverns located in the Valley of
Virginia have always been exceedingly popular. The underworld wonders
of these caves are famous throughout the entire country and many tourists
come from all over the world to see them. These trips are made by automobiles
and the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Piedmont
Valley and the Valley of Virginia greatly enhances the pleasure and profit
derived from them.

The Skyline Drive, which has been opened recently, is less than an hour's
ride from the University. This Drive is rapidly becoming famous as one of
the most beautiful in the world.

The proximity to Richmond, Petersburg and Old Point Comfort 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.

In addition to the trips suggested above, well planned and personally
conducted trips are arranged to Washington and New York, if a sufficient
number sign up for the trips. Since these are conducted by competent and
experienced guides and are arranged for large numbers, a student can see
more in less time and for less money than if traveling alone.

To Endless Caverns and the Grottoes.—Saturday, July 18. Total cost,
including transportation, entrance to both caves, and meals, about $7.50.

To Natural Bridge and Lexington.—Saturday, June 20. An auto trip over
the beautiful Blue Ridge and through the famous Shenandoah Valley. Cost
about $6.50.

To Monticello and Ash Lawn.—Dates to be announced. Automobile
round trip, including admission to grounds and buildings, $1.25.

To Skyline Drive.—Dates to be announced. Automobile round trip, approximately
$3.50.

To Washington.—Saturday (date to be arranged), returning late Saturday.
Total cost, including sightseeing trips through public buildings, Arlington and
Mount Vernon, the Franciscan Monastery and National Cathedral, the services
of a guide and chaperon, hotel bills (the party stops at the famous Mayflower
Hotel), and railroad fare, approximately $20.00.

To New York.—Saturday (date to be arranged). The New York excursion
includes passage to and from New York, meals and all sightseeing cost
except incidental car fare, and subway charges. The sightseeing includes,
among numerous other features, Fifth Avenue, Broadway, Grant's Tomb,
Columbia University, Chinatown and East Side, Aquarium, Brooklyn, the top
of Woolworth Building, Statue of Liberty, and, if time allows, Coney Island.
If a sufficient number desire it, a trip to Atlantic City will be arranged. Approximate
cost from $16.00 to $18.00.

REDUCED COST OF LIVING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

The Administration of the Summer Quarter has taken advantage of every
opportunity possible to reduce the cost of living during the session in order to
meet the needs of those whose incomes have been lowered, and therefore,
takes pleasure in announcing very low rates for accommodation and board.
Tuition charges are lower than most other institutions of the same rank, and
practically all railroad and bus lines offer reduced rates, so that necessary costs
are reduced to a minimum and living is almost as cheap as at home. No

student need be prevented from attending the Summer Quarter because the
expense exceeds that in other institutions.

University Fees.—Registration and tuition fees vary for Virginia teachers,
students who are residents of Virginia but do not teach, and students and
teachers from other states. There are special fees for graduate courses,
laboratory courses, music, art, commercial, medical, etc., courses, for extra
courses, which are charged all students alike.

Fees for Virginia Teachers.—A registration fee of $10.00 is charged all
teachers from Virginia. Tuition is entirely free to Virginia teachers in all the
regular courses leading to certification.

The term "Virginia Teacher" means one whose last teaching was in Virginia.
It does not include one who lives in Virginia but teaches outside the
State, or who plans to teach but has not yet taught.

Women students from Virginia who are planning to teach but have not
yet taught, may secure a State scholarship which entitles them to free tuition
in return for their pledge to teach two years in the public schools of Virginia.
A student applying for such a scholarship should have her application endorsed
by the superintendent of the division in which she lives.

Fees for Virginia Students.—A registration fee of $5.00 and a tuition
fee of $15.00 are charged residents of Virginia who do not teach or residents
of Virginia who teach out of the state.

Fees for Out-of-State Students.—A registration fee of $5.00 and a tuition
fee of $25.00 are charged residents from states other than Virginia.

SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITY FEES

             

	Virginia Teachers		Other Virginia Students		Students From Other States
	First Term	Second Term	First Term	Second Term	First Term	Second Term
Tuition fee (for 3 session hours)[1]	Free	Free	$ 15.00	$ 15.00	$ 25.00	$25.00
Registration fee	10.00	10.00	5.00	5.00	5.00	5.00
Medical fee	0.75	0.75	0.75	0.75	0.75	0.75
Laboratory, Graduate and Special Fees—
See paragraph "Fees for All Students."

Fees for All Students.—A medical fee of $0.75 is charged all students save
those local people who have their own physicians.

Three session-hours is the normal amount of work which a student may
carry. If special permission is given to carry more than three session-hours,
a fee of $5.00 is charged for the fourth hour.

There is a fee of $5.00 for each graduate hour. This fee is stated in the
description of the course.

There are laboratory and special fees for certain classes. In every case,
the amount of the fee is included in the description of the class.

RESIDENCE HALLS AND OTHER LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS

The University realizes that it is difficult to make social contacts in a
short summer term and for this purpose maintains a social program under
the direction of a general hostess at Madison Hall, whose aim is to promote
friendships amongst students and provide opportunity for recreational activities
for both men and women. Those students who live in the dormitories
of the University naturally have more social contacts.

1. Students living in the University dormitories are given excellent
accommodations at the lowest possible cost.

2. Meals can be obtained at cost at the University Commons which is
not operated for profit. Last session the charge was $32.75 for the term of
six weeks and $27.50 for the second term.

3. Students are convenient to the Library, class rooms, and Clark Hall,
where lectures are held during the Institute of Public Affairs.

4. Opportunity to act as Host or Hostess is given from time to time
to those who are interested.

5. It is possible to go to one's room between classes and rest or study
as all class rooms are nearby. Students living in the Halls have private
living rooms where guests may be received.

6. Deck tennis and croquet courts are provided on the grounds.

7. Each dormitory has a student host or hostess and student government
is maintained.

8. Rogers and Peters Halls are reserved for graduate students.

Each student who makes a reservation in the dormitory should read very
carefully the information given below:

1. Applications for rooms in the dormitories must be accompanied by a
retaining fee of $1.00 per person, the remainder to be paid on arrival at the
University to the Secretary, Peabody Hall.

2. Keys for the rooms will be available at the Summer Quarter Office.
One dollar deposit is required for keys to the Halls and a twenty-five cent
deposit for all keys to Ranges and refund will be made only when key is
returned by person paying deposit. Each student should be prepared to pay
in full for the room in order to secure his or her room key. It is preferable
that a check be sent in advance so that the student may have a receipt to
present for the key. Checks should be made payable to the University of

Virginia and sent to the Secretary of the Summer Quarter, Box 1337, University,
Virginia.

3. Rooms will be ready for occupancy June 12, noon.

4. If a room is not claimed by the first day of instruction, and no notice
has been received by the Secretary, the reservation will be cancelled and the
room rented to another person.

5. The right to occupy a room is not transferable, so that it is not possible
for any student to hold a room for another person. If the occupant's
name does not appear on the room book at the office of the Summer Quarter
no reservation is considered made.

6. Individual preferences in regard to roommates will be complied with,
when possible, and for this reason it is urged that the name of roommate and
his or her address be given when application for reservation is made. If this
information is not given the Secretary will assign someone to fill the vacancy.
This is important in the event one wishes to select his or her roommate. There
will be a charge of fifty cents for any person changing an original assignment.

7. Each occupant of a dormitory room must provide pillow, linens and
whatever rugs or curtains may be desired. Cooking is not allowed in the
dormitory. The University has a very limited number of pillows which may
be rented but students are requested to bring their own if possible.

8. Mail should be addressed to the room number with the name of the
dormitory and it will be delivered in mail receptacles in the hallway for
ordinary incoming mail. Registered and insured mail for the Halls will be
delivered to the Manager's Office, Venable Basement, and from there to the
addressee.

9. Students who wish to remain for the Second Term of the Summer
Quarter should sign up for the rooms at the Summer Quarter Office. Those
who wish to occupy the same room for both terms should make reservation
before July 15. After this date reservations will be considered in order of application.

10. Refund for retaining fee sent in prior to opening of session will not
be made if request is received after June 5. No refund will be allowed for key,
pillow or bulb for the First Term if returned to the office after noon, Saturday,
July 25 and no refund will be allowed for the Second Term unless key, pillow
or bulb is returned by noon, August 29. Each student must call in person for
refund.

11. Students must vacate rooms reserved for the First Term only, by
noon, Saturday, July 25 and the second term students must vacate not later
than noon, Saturday, August 29.

The Halls. (For Women and Men).—These are the most comfortable,
best equipped and most modern rooming accommodations in the University or
in the city. The buildings are of three stories and of full fire-proof brick
and cement construction throughout. They provide one hundred and fifty-three
apartments, of living room and bed room with connecting bath, each
suite intended to accommodate two students. However, a double suite may
be reserved for one person only if desired. Each living room is furnished

View of Residence Halls

with a desk with drawers, a table, steel waste-basket, two rocking chairs,
and floor plugs for reading lamps. Each bed room has two large built-in
clothes closets with locks, and is furnished with two single steel beds, two
chiffoniers, and two straight chairs. All furniture is of good quality. Bed
rooms open to adjoining bath. Some of the baths are shared by occupants
of four suites and reservation should be made early to obtain an apartment
with only one other suite using the bath.

Long, Mallet, Venable, Gildersleeve, McGuffey, Harrison, Tucker, Holmes,
Rogers, and Peters Halls will be reserved for women students.

Smith and Davis Halls will be reserved for men students.

(For Married Couples without Children).—Basement apartments in the
Halls are reserved for married couples without children. Three of these
apartments have private baths and application should be made as early as
possible for these.

Rental charge for the above suites is $2.50 each person per week or $15
for the First Term and $12.50 for the Second Term. A double suite may
be reserved singly for $25 for the First Term and $20 for the Second Term.

Telephone service is provided for incoming long-distance or local messages
and for all outgoing messages pay-station telephones are located in
several of the Halls. Trunks and package 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 the
room. These are stored in dry racks located in the basement.

East Range and West Range. (For Men).—These consist of one-story
brick rooms, built in sections running the entire length of "The Ranges," and
opening into arcades.

All rooms are provided with running water.

These rooms rent for $12 for the first term each person, if two occupy
a room, or $15 if rented to one person. Rent for the second term is $10 per
person, if two occupy a room, or $12.50 if rented to one person.

East Lawn and West Lawn. (For Women).—These rooms were completely
renovated recently and are in excellent condition. They are double
or single rooms opening directly upon a colonnade. All are provided with
running water.

Rooms occupied by two persons will rent for $12 for the First Term and
$10 for the Second Term, per person. Single rooms will rent for $15 for the
First Term and $12.50 for the Second Term.

Regulations in the Dormitories.—Each Hall and the Lawns will have a
committee in charge selected by those rooming therein with the student hostess
as chairman (there will be a student hostess living in each Hall and on the
Lawns) and this committee will arrange for entertainment and recreation, and
enforce regulations made by those rooming in the buildings, subject to the
rule of the Administration.

The Administration of the Summer Quarter requires that women students
dismiss men guests and be in their rooms by 11:30 at night, except Saturday
night when they will be permitted company and leave until 12:30 without permission.
Permission for leave after this time must be obtained from the
hostess in charge of the Hall.

BOARD AT THE COMMONS

The University Commons, operated by the University, is under the management
of Dr. E. A. Kincaid of the McIntire School of Commerce. All
meals are prepared by an experienced chef under the supervision of a trained
dietitian. Only the best materials are purchased and meals are prepared under
the most sanitary conditions, thus assuring substantial, wholesome and appetizing
food. Moreover, the Commons is not operated for profit. Hence it is
possible to offer students a lower rate than can be had elsewhere. The University
Dormitories will make a flat rate for board and room for the session
which will be well below that for equal accommodation off the campus. Last
session the rate for board was $32.75 for the First Term of six weeks and
$27.50 for the Second Term of five weeks. Inasmuch as the accommodations
of the Commons are quite limited, it is desirable for those who plan to attend
the Summer Quarter to make reservations in advance, thus assuring meals
of high quality at a low cost in a charming room in the coolest building on
the campus. The location is convenient for both class rooms and dormitories.

Private Lodging and Boarding Houses.—There are a number of lodging
and boarding houses situated off the campus. All houses accommodating
summer students must be on an approved list. A list will be sent upon
application.