Welcome to the guidance counselor resource page created specifically with you in mind.  I hope you will find this page to be helpful, useful, and intuitively organized to help you advise and work with those students who may be interested in attending UVa-Wise.

It is our goal to enable you to advise your students about the many opportunities that await them at UVa-Wise.  As with any good web based resource this is indeed a work in progress.  Visit the page often as we hope to make more new and helpful information available to you.  Please let me know if there is additional information we need to add. 

The admissions team wishes you a successful year and we look forward to working with you in the months to come.  Please call me or e-mail me if you have any questions.

All the best,

Russell D. Necessary

Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

276.328.0102

rdn2f@uvawise.edu

Admission Requirements

All applicants to The University of Virginia's College at Wise must be graduates of approved secondary schools or hold certificates of high school equivalency (GED). Applicants must submit a completed application, $25 nonrefundable application fee, official high school transcript, scores for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) or American College Test (ACT), and an official transcript from all colleges attended, even for one course. While official dual enrollment transcripts are not required for admissions, they will be required prior to registration for classes.

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Once a student's application file is complete, the information will be reviewed and the student will be notified of the admissions decision.

Options for Freshman Admission

For students who choose to apply early in their senior year, UVa-Wise offers two nonbinding early admission programs. These programs allow students to take advantage of certain benefitsâ€"including academic scholarships, special registration sessions, and a broader selection of residence hall options by following established timelines. Candidates for Early Admission I should present a record of strong academic achievement and plan to take the SAT/ACT no later than October. Completed applications for fall semester enrollment will be reviewed beginning September 1. All applications for admission must be received prior to August 1 to be assured full consideration for fall admission.

The enrollment deposit of $75.00 is refundable through May 1 for fall enrollment and December 1 for spring enrollment. Refund requests should be made in writing and postmarked by the appropriate date.

Guidelines for Admission to UVa-Wise

Preference is given to students who have successfully completed the following criteria:

• 4 years of English
• 3 years of mathematics, including Algebra I and II and a third course to be chosen from geometry, advanced algebra and trigonometry, calculus, or related course
• 2 or more years of science beyond general science
• 2 or more years of a foreign language
• Rank in the top half of the graduating class
• SAT I score of 900 or better or ACT of 18 or better (waived if applicant is 25 years of age or over)
• Advanced Studies Diploma or equivalent

Provisional Admission

The Director of Enrollment Management or the Admissions Committee may offer admission to and recommend a limited number of semester hours for those students who do not meet all admissions guidelines but who show academic promise.

Deadlines

The New SAT

Beginning with those Freshmen who entered in the Fall of 2006 semester only the Critical Reading (Verbal) and Math scores are used in the evaluation of applications for admission. We evaluate the highest Critical Reading and Math scores received to allow the student the highest composite score. We will not be using the Writing score in the admissions process. We will continue to accept the ACT score.

Application Fee Waivers

We will accept the College Board Fee Waiver in lieu to our $25.00 application fee. The Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management will also consider a letter from you requesting a waiver and noting your awareness of a family's financial circumstances.

Admission Decision Questions

The Admissions Counselors in our office are assigned different geographic territories and local schools. Click here for admissions counselors.

Visit UVa-Wise

Students who are considering applying to UVa-Wise are encouraged to visit the campus. Individual appointments are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. A typical visit includes an interview with admissions personnel, a student-led campus tour, and lunch (as appropriate). To request a campus tour, click here.

UVa-Wise 360 Open House

Special Saturdays are designated as Open House days for prospective students and families. The Open House program includes an academic and activities fair staffed by faculty, staff, and students; a campus tour; a financial aid information session; tours of the residence halls; and complimentary student tickets to a campus event (as available).

Directions to UVa-Wise — Campus Map