New Student FAQ

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When you become a student, you will be assigned a faculty advisor who will serve in a similar role to your association dean in the College. Teacher education students may still have an association dean if their undergraduate major is in the College.

If you are in a situation where you are in need of support or accommodations due to mental or physical distress, we recommend you first contact your faculty advisor to notify them and start the process. Catherine Brighton, Associate Dean, and Jessica Livingston, Director of Student Affairs, connect students to the appropriate resources and offices at the School of Education and Human Development and on Grounds to help you navigate difficult circumstances.

Your advisor will be assigned over the summer and you will be able to see their name in your student center on the Student Information System.

The School of Education and Human Development has several opportunities to get involved in organizations specific to the School of Education and Human Development. UVA also offers a variety of ways to get involved at the university.

The Office of Admission and Enrollment and the Academic Programs and Student Affairs teams are located in Ridley Hall 102 and the phone number is 434-924-0742. Together these teams support all the areas listed above and several others.

Summer Orientation at UVA will be in person this year. We are inviting all of our School of Education and Human Development new students to the same session during the summer. Please register for Session C which is Monday, July 10th and Tuesday, July 11th. Session date and registration information can be found through Orientation and New Student Programs. More details will follow soon regarding how to prepare and what to expect in terms of course enrollment and advising.

Please carefully review the Student To Do List and the general FAQ section on the UVA Orientation website and reach out if you have any questions at all!

Send your final high school transcript and any transfer credit/dual enrollment credit information to UVA’s Central Undergraduate Admissions Office. We will receive your information electronically from their office. 

Yes, transfer students must resubmit their AP and IB scores. Even if credit was awarded at a previous institution, we will reevaluate your scores based on the UVA guidelines. This means you may not receive credit for an exam for which you received credit at your previous institution.

Send any AP scores you may have to UVA using the College Code 5820. If you do not send them electronically, you should order a score report and bring it to the July orientation session unopened, so we can assist with the transfer credit process.

If you have IB scores, send a copy of your transcript to the university. If you recently graduated from high school, you may be able to work with your IB coordinator for requests. If you need to request a transcript on your own, you can request to have a transcript sent to the university through the IB website.

Your advisor will be assigned over the summer and you will be able to see their name in your student center on the Student Information System.

SIS is the Student Information System. SIS houses all of your academic and enrollment information. You will use SIS to enroll in your courses as a UVA student and will do this the first time in July at orientation. We recommend you start familiarizing yourself now with SIS by visiting this page. 

It is likely you will not get all the classes you expect when you come to orientation and even when you enroll in later semesters. First, remember that enrollment at orientation is a process and you will be able to change your schedule again in early August. At this time, many courses open up because all students are adjusting their schedules. Second, the curriculum is flexible and there are several options to fill many of the required courses. Always make sure you meet with your advisor to go over your selections and alternative options!

The School of Education and Human Development has several opportunities to get involved in organizations specific to the School of Education and Human Development. UVA also offers a variety of ways to get involved at the university.

The Office of Admission and Enrollment and the Academic Programs & Student Affairs teams are located in Ridley Hall 102 and the phone number is 434-924-0742. Together these teams support all the areas listed above and several others.

When you join the School of Education and Human Development, you are joining a strong support system. You will have access to all of the UVA resources and it is likely you access these resources as a student. You can find more information regarding resources and important information on our Current Student page.

 If you are in a situation where you are in need of support or accommodations due to mental or physical distress, we recommend you first contact your faculty advisor to notify them and start the process. Catherine Brighton, Associate Dean, and Jessica Livingston, Director of Student Affairs, connect students to the appropriate resources and offices at the School of Education and Human Development and on Grounds to help you navigate difficult circumstances.

Please register for Session C which is Monday, July 10th and Tuesday, July 11th. Session date and registration information can be found through Orientation and New Student Programs. More details will follow soon regarding how to prepare and what to expect in terms of course enrollment and advising.

Please carefully review the Student To Do List and the general FAQ section on the UVA Orientation website and reach out if you have any questions at all!

Send your final high school transcript and any transfer credit/dual enrollment credit information to UVA’s Central Undergraduate Admissions Office. We will receive your information electronically from their office. 

Send any AP scores you may have to UVA using the College Code 5820. If you do not send them electronically, you should order a score report and bring it to the July orientation session unopened, so we can assist with the transfer credit process.

If you have IB scores, send a copy of your transcript to the university. If you are currently in high school or recently graduated, we recommend working with your IB coordinator for requests. If you have finished high school and need to request a transcript, you can request to have a transcript sent to the university through the IB website

Your advisor is assigned over the summer and you will be able to see their name in your student center on the Student Information System.

SIS is the Student Information System. SIS houses all of your academic and enrollment information. You will use SIS to enroll in your courses as a UVA student and will do this the first time in July at orientation. We recommend you start familiarizing yourself now with SIS by visiting this page.

Please review the curriculum requirements on the UVA undergraduate record.

It is likely you will not get all the classes you expect when you come to orientation and even when you enroll in later semesters. First, remember that enrollment at orientation is a process and you will be able to change your schedule again beginning in early August. At this time, many courses open up because all students are adjusting their schedules. Second, the curriculum is flexible and there are several options to fill many of the required courses. Always make sure you meet with your advisor to go over your selections and alternative options.

The School of Education and Human Development has several opportunities to get involved in organizations specific to the School of Education and Human Development. UVA also offers a variety of ways to get involved at the university.

The Office of Admission and Enrollment and the Academic Programs and Student Affairs teams are located in Ridley Hall 102 and the phone number is 434-924-0742. Together these teams support all the areas listed above and several others.

When you join the School of Education and Human Development, you are joining a strong support system. You will have access to all of the UVA resources and it is likely you will access these resources as a student. You can find more information regarding resources and important information on our Current Student page.

If you are in a situation where you are in need of support or accommodations due to mental or physical distress, we recommend you first contact your faculty advisor to notify them and start the process. Catherine Brighton, Associate Dean, and Jessica Livingston, Director of Student Affairs, connect students to the appropriate resources and offices at the School of Education and Human Development and on Grounds to help you navigate difficult circumstances.

You can establish your UVA email by following the instructions for new students provided by Information Technology Services. Completing this process allows you to receive communications sent to your UVA email account, register for classes in the Student Information System (SIS), and access course materials.

SIS is the Student Information System. SIS houses all of your academic and enrollment information. You will use SIS to enroll in your courses as a UVA student and will do this the first time in July at orientation. We recommend you start familiarizing yourself now with SIS by visiting the SIS Help Center which can be found on the SIS login page.

Send your official transcript to the Central Graduate Admissions Office by July 1st. The transcript must indicate final grades for all courses, the degree you were awarded, and the date on which your degree was conferred. If your degree has not yet been conferred, please do not request a transcript until that information is available. Sending your transcript to any other address than those listed below will delay processing.

If your school offers electronic transcripts you may your transcript sent to gehdadmission@virginia.edu.

If sending via U.S. Postal Service:
Central Admissions Office
P.O. Box 401104
Charlottesville, VA 22904

If sending via UPS or FedEx:
Central Admissions Office
1001 North Emmet Street
Room 232, Carruthers Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Transcripts issued in languages other than English must be issued directly by the degree-granting institution in their original language and with an accompanying translation. Translated materials are also accepted directly from organizations such as Educational Credentials Evaluators, International Academic Credential Evaluators, Josef Silny and Associates, World Education Services or another ATA-certified translation service.

If all required materials are not received by the July 1^st deadline a registration block will be placed your account. If your final, official transcript will not be available by the deadline you must request a waiver of the deadline by contacting gehdadmission@virginia.edu. If you believe you have already submitted your materials, please consult the checklist in your application. A required document will be marked “Received – Official” if it has been received.

You can find information on orientation dates and times on the orientation page. Orientation provides a good opportunity to learn more about the school and to meet students, faculty, and staff as you get started in your program. We hope you are able to join us.

Fall enrollment for new graduate students starts July 1^st. You may use the SIS shopping cart feature to select classes prior to this date.

Most programs assign advisors prior to the start of the semester and you can view your advisor’s name in your student center in the Student Information System. If you do not see an advisor listed one will be assigned at the beginning of the semester. If you have questions about your program prior to being assigned an advisor you may contact your program coordinator who is listed on your program’s webpage.

The School of Education and Human Development has several opportunities to get involved in organizations specific to the School of Education and Human Development. UVA also offers a variety of ways to get involved at the university.

The Office of Admission and Enrollment and the Academic Programs & Student Affairs teams are located in Ridley Hall 102 and the phone number is 434-924-0742. Together these teams support all the areas listed above and several others.

When you join the School of Education and Human Development, you are joining a strong support system. You will have access to all of the UVA resources and it is likely you will access these resources as a student. You can find a list of UVA resources here at the bottom of the page under UVA resources.

If you are in a situation where you are in need of support or accommodations due to mental or physical distress, we recommend you first contact your faculty advisor to notify them and start the process. Catherine Brighton, Associate Dean, and Jessica Livingston, Director of Student Affairs, connect students to the appropriate resources and offices at the School of Education and Human Developmentand on Grounds to help you navigate difficult circumstances.

Your transcripts should have been submitted along with your application to the School of Education and Human Development, but if you need to resubmit for any reason you can do so at the Office of Academic Programs and Student Affairs, located in Ridley 102.

At the School of Education and Human Development, advisors are program-specific. To view your advisor, log into Student Information System (SIS), navigate to Enrollment, and then Advisor Information.

SIS is the Student Information System and UVA’s official system of record. SIS is used to house all of your academic and enrollment information. You will use SIS to enroll in your courses as a UVA student. We recommend you start familiarizing yourself now with SIS by watching these videos. The SIS Help Center can be found here.

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Canvas is the Learning Management system for the University of Virginia.

Access Canvas and get oriented. You will need your Netbadge credentials to log in.

The Learning Design and Teaching Innovation team supports all teaching and learning activities that occur in online spaces. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Support of the Canvas learning management system
• Support of Zoom web conferencing
• Support of online students from initial program inquiry to graduation
• Support of faculty using online tools for fully online, hybrid or face to face courses

PC Minimum Hardware Requirements:

• 256 MB RAM
• 1 Ghz Processor
• 25 Gb Hard Drive
• Reliable Internet Connection
• Windows 2000
• Virus Protection
• Latest Operating System Patches
• Laptop Speakers/Headphones

PC Recommended Requirements:

• 512+ MB RAM
• 1.2+ Ghz Processor
• 25 Gb Hard Drive
• High Speed Internet Connection
• Windows XP Service pack 2 or higher
• Headset/microphone combo
• CD or DVD/RW Drive or USB drive for backups

Mac Minimum Hardware Requirements:

• 256 MB RAM
• 500 Mhz Processor
• 25 Gb hard Drive
• Reliable Internet Connection
• Mac OS X
• Virus Protection
• Latest Operating System Patches
• Laptop Speakers/ Headphones

Macintosh Recommended Requirements:

• 512+ MB RAM
• 1.2 Ghz Processor
• 25 Gb Hard Drive
• Mac OSX.3.6 (10.3.6)
• Headset microphone combo (mac computers require a USB connection for a microphone)
• CD or DVD/RW Drive or USB drive for backups

Software Requirements:

• Microsoft Office 2007+
• Adobe Reader
• Macromedia Flash
• Windows Media
• Real Player
• QuickTime

Web Browsers:

Google Chrome is the preferred Browser for Canvas. Safe browsers include Internet Explorer and Firefox for PC and Safari and Firefox for Mac.

Synchronous: Students and instructor participate in an online class at the same time, using the web conferencing platform Zoom.

Asynchronous: A class that is facilitated over the internet but does not require video conferencing lectures.

Hybrid: A combination of in-person classes with an online component.

Synchronous classes: Some synchronous online classes have Zoom Support Specialists for specific technical issues. These are people who attend the class and are there specifically to address technical issues. Your instructor will inform you if your course has a Zoom Support Specialist.

Asynchronous classes: if you have an issue within Canvas, you can navigate to the Help tab on the Canvas menu.

24/7 Canvas Student Help line: (877) 404-4098

School of Education and Human Development Specific Canvas Help Line (Learning Design and Teaching Innovation team phone number): 434-924-0839

Help with email and other login issues: ITS, 434-924-4357

There are no major differences between online classes and face-to-face classes. Students of our online degree programs graduate with a University of Virginia qualification, just like their on-Grounds peers. However, being an online student means that you are taking more ownership of your classes and communication with your peers and faculty. Because you won’t have the structure of regularly meeting face-to-face, it is important to reach out to faculty, peers or student support if you are encountering any questions, problems or technical issues.

Directions for UVA Anywhere demonstrate how to access UVA libraries and database remotely.

Yes! As a student who has a degree conferred you absolutely participate in graduation exercises.