Admissions

Apply to the School of Continuing and Professional Studies

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UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers programs designed the help working adults finish their degrees and advance their careers.

Our mission is to make the UVA education accessible, affordable and achievable. 

Your degree or certificate will come from the University of Virginia, a highly-ranked and globally-esteemed institution.

UVA's rankings include:

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#1 Top College in Virginia, Forbes; #1 Best Public College for Financial Aid; #3 Best Value Public University

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Preparing to Apply

When you're ready to apply, we welcome you to start your application. To prepare for a successful application, we encourage you to review the specific application process for your program of interest; application instructions are found on individual program pages

Deadlines

July 1 Deadline for Fall Admission to Master of Public Safety & Certificate Programs
Nov 1 Deadline for Spring Admission to Degrees (BIS, BPHM & MPS), Certificates and National Criminal Justice Command College
Nov 1 Deadline for Financial Aid - Degree Programs Only
Feb 15 Deadline for Admission to Post Bacc Pre-Med
April 1 Deadline for Summer Admission to Master of Public Safety & Certificate Programs
May 15 Deadline for Fall Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programs (BIS & BPHM) and UVA Enlighten
May 15 Deadline for Financial Aid - Degree Programs Only
June 15 Deadline for Summer Admission to National Criminal Justice Command College

Have questions or need assistance?

Other Helpful Application Guidelines

  • Applications must be submitted by the appropriate deadline, but supporting materials, such as recommendations and transcripts, will be accepted for a period of time past the application deadline.
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application. Once admitted, students will need to provide official transcripts.
  • Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions listed on your application. Transcripts received from students will not be considered official.
  • Applicants for SCPS degrees and certificates who believe they may qualify for an application fee waiver should first review the Application Fee Waiver Information. (Please note that UVA SCPS is currently waiving application fees for certificate and degree programs.)
  • Transcripts should be sent to:
     
    • Email (Preferred): Official digital transcripts may be sent by your institution or its clearinghouse to centralscpsadmission@virginia.edu
    • US Postal Service Delivery:
      University of Virginia
      School of Continuing and Professional Studies
      Central Admissions
      PO Box 401105
      Charlottesville, VA 22904
    • Courier Service Delivery:
      Central Admissions Office
      School of Continuing and Professional Studies
      1001 North Emmet Street
      Room 209B, Carruthers Hall
      Charlottesville, VA 22903

Official transcripts are due upon offer of admission to program, once all pending grades have been posted.

UVA participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which establishes comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education without additional regulatory authorization from member states. Except for California, all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands participate in SARA. Although California does not participate in SARA, it allows students to enroll in out-of-state programs. Additional information is available on UVA's state authorization website.

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D Jay Kuhns painting

So many of my professors have changed my life for the better. They have instilled a confidence in me. They’ve helped melt away my preconceived notions about what things should and should not look like. What I’m doing at SCPS is filling up the hole in a way I never thought was possible.

D Jay Kuhns

Tuition & Financial Aid

Understand what it costs to attend an SCPS program, how you can receive assistance in paying for it, how to pay for it, and more.