Admissions
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University of Virginia Online Degrees & Certificates
Admission Process
Each of our programs has a slightly different process for application; application instructions are found on individual program pages. If you have questions along the way, please don’t hesitate to contact SCPSinquiry@virginia.edu.
2023 - 2024 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) and Certificates* |
| 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 Admission to National Criminal Justice Command College |
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 directly 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.