Newly Admitted Transfer Students: Summer Advising & Enrollment for Fall 2024
Guide to help newly admitted transfer students prepare for Summer Advising & Enrollment
Welcome! We are delighted you are joining our academic communities in The College of Arts and Sciences. We look forward to partnering with you as you explore the College's opportunities and further the development of your academic identities.
Summer Orientation New Student Portal
Visit the Summer Orientation New Student Portal frequently throughout the summer to complete important tasks to prepare for academic advising and enrollment in the College. The New Student Portal has important steps to help you plan throughout the summer as you prepare to join us on Grounds this fall!
Learn About the College
The College of Arts & Sciences has important academic dates and policy information
Getting Started
Information on AP/IB/Dual Enrollment and other Test Credit
- AP Credit
- IB Credit
- International College-Level Exam Credit
- Dual Enrollment Credit
- SAT II Subject Test Placement, including World Language Placement
World Language Requirement
Are you planning to continue with a World Language you studied in high school or at another college during your time at UVA? If so, click on these links below to learn about language placement and take the appropriate placement module to determine in what course you should enroll in a fall or spring semester.
Find more information about other languages and placement at these links:
Math Placement
View information on math placement.
Learn To Use SIS and Plan Your Schedule
Take some time to log into your Student Center in SIS and learn the Student Information System.
- Plan your schedule using "Class Search" in SIS, add 15-20 College Classes to your shopping cart before you attend Summer Orientation.
- You may add closed or wait listed classes to your shopping cart - there may be seats available during your course enrollment sessions.
Be Prepared for Course Advising and Enrollment During Summer Orientation
You must bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to use at Summer Orientation which is when you will enroll in your fall classes. (You will find it much easier to use a laptop than a smartphone.)
You will be assigned an enrollment appointment which will give you access to enroll in classes using SIS (the Student Information System). There will be academic deans, faculty advisors, and student orientation leaders who will assist with academic information and advice about fall course enrollment.
Watch this video to learn more about UVA Course Codes that will help you choose the most appropriate classes for your first semester.
Watch this video to learn how you will Browse for and Enroll In Classes in SIS.
Consider Applying to the Summer Advancement Program
Once admitted, you may also explore the College's Summer Advancement Program for transfer students, a four-week summer program allowing students to get a head start on major prerequisites and/or general education requirements at no cost to students. More information can be found on our Summer Advancement Program page.