Visiting Students

University of Virginia students do not need to apply for on-Grounds January Term classes. Students from other colleges and universities are welcome to apply for admission to January Term. To be eligible for admission, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be in good academic and disciplinary standing at their home institution. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.75.  

The Non Degree Student Form should be completed no later than December 5, 2025. You need to select the School/Institute "Other" on the form.

Course registration for visiting students begins on Thursday, November 13. Many classes fill shortly after registration opens; thus, interested students are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Individuals admitted for study in January Term receive a notice of acceptance via email. They are subject to all the academic, non-academic, and financial policies and procedures of the University of Virginia. Students are expected to attend each class meeting.

Visiting students enrolled in a J-Term course have all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of UVa students during the term of study. Admission to January Term does not constitute admission to the University, nor does it allow students to register for courses in subsequent semesters.

Admission: Complete the Non Degree Student Form no later than October 21.

English Language Proficiency: English is the language of instruction at the University of Virginia. If your first language is not English, or if the language of instruction at your home institution is not English, please attach the results of a recent TOEFL test. A score may not be more than two years old. Most admitted students attain a total score of at least 600 on the PBT TOEFL, 250 on the CBT TOEFL, or 7.0 on the IELTS. The University expects individuals who take the new iBT TOEFL to earn a score of at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening (total score: 90). 

Registration for January Term Courses: Registration will be completed through the Student Information System (SIS) beginning on Thursday, November 13, at 7:00 am (local time) for visiting students. Admitted students receive detailed instructions related to accessing SIS and completing registration. Tuition and fees are due by December 31. Students may enroll in only one January Term course.

UVA Sponsored Visa Documents: International students who need a visa document from UVA to support F-1 or J-1 status must complete the initial I-20/DS-2019 survey after their Non-degree Student Form is approved. Within 5-6 business days after you submit the survey, students will receive a link to their UVA email with instructions to access UVA’s online platform to complete their visa document request. Please direct all inquiries related to your legal status in the U.S. to the University’s International Student and Scholar Advisors.

Medical Insurance: All students at the University, including students enrolled in January Term, are required to have medical insurance. Short-term medical insurance plans independent of the University are available. The Student Health Center will be available to January Term students. In case of an emergency, students may be treated at the emergency room of the University of Virginia Health System Center, which is located near Central Grounds.

If you have any questions, please contact januaryterm@virginia.edu.