Communications & Announcements

Dear Undergraduate Student, Welcome back from spring break! We hope you had a chance to relax and catch your breath last week. Here are some key dates and important reminders about advising and enrollment for Summer and Fall 2023.

• Email from the Registrar to Undergraduate Students

Dear Students,

As we approach the deadline to add and drop classes next week, I’m resending these important enrollment reminders for your review. Please read them carefully, even if you’re confident you don’t need to make any changes in SIS before the deadlines.

• Email from the Registrar to  Undergraduate Students

Dear Student,

As you know, your dean has granted the option for all graduate students to convert their final grades in the school to the following special grading option after reviewing their final grades for the Fall 2022 term: 

• Email from the Registrar to  Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Dear Students,

Welcome back! I hope your winter break was everything you wanted it to be, and that you are refreshed and excited to start classes next week. Whether you are returning or starting your first semester with us, we are delighted to welcome you to Grounds.  I write with a few important reminders about the start of term and the Student Information System (SIS).

• Email from the Registrar to Undergraduate Students

Dear Student,

I hope the Thanksgiving break gave you a chance to gather with loved ones and rest. It has been an extremely difficult time for our community. I hope you are showing yourself some grace and receiving it from others. I write to provide more information about the special grading option that your dean has approved for all graduate students this semester. Not all graduate schools are offering the special grading option; if you are a graduate student taking a graduate-level class in another school, please check with the school offering the class.

• Email from the Registrar to Undergraduate Students Graduating Fall 2022 | Graduate Students Graduating Fall 2022 | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students

Dear Instructor,

Fall 2022 grade rosters are now available. If you have not done so already, please take a moment to verify your Class and Grade Roster in the Student Information System (SIS). Here are some important guidelines and resources to assist you with reviewing your grade roster and submitting final grades. 

• Email from the Registrar to Instructors

Dear students,

To ease the return to classes after Thanksgiving break, the University will offer additional grading options for undergraduate students this semester.

• Email from the Provost to Students

Dear Instructor,

As we approach the end of the semester and final exams, please verify your fall class roster(s) and the grading basis for each student in SIS. This review helps us ensure your grade roster is accurate, avoiding stress for you and your students in December.

• Email from University Registrar to Instructors

Dear Undergraduate Students,

Welcome back from fall break! We hope your time away from class was relaxing and enjoyable. As we approach the end of the semester, here are some important dates and reminders regarding J-Term and Spring 2023 enrollment:

• Email from University Registrar to Undergraduate Students

Dear Student,

I write to remind you of certain rights you have as a student at the University of Virginia under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a set of federal laws and rules that require UVA to protect the privacy of your education records.

UVA’s policy, STU-002: Rights of Students at the University of Virginia Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), provides more details regarding your rights under FERPA and the procedures UVA has established to help you exercise your rights. Please consult this policy for more information.

• Email from University Registrar to Students

Welcome back! I hope your summer was everything you wanted it to be, and you are refreshed and excited for your first week of classes. Whether you are returning or starting your first semester with us, we are delighted to welcome you to Grounds. 

I write with a few, very important reminders about the start of term and the Student Information System (SIS).

• Email from University Registrar to Students

Dear Graduating Student,

Congratulations! Our records indicate that you are expected to graduate this August. In preparation for this important event, please take a moment to review your personal information in SIS to ensure your name is printed correctly on your diploma and that your diploma will ship to the correct address. Here are some helpful resources to assist you. 

• Email from University Registrar to Summer 2022 Graduate Students

Dear Undergraduate Student,

Welcome back from spring break! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable time away from classes and schoolwork responsibilities. As we approach the start of summer and fall 2022 enrollment and advising, here are some important key dates and reminders.  

• Email from University Registrar to Returning Undergraduate Students

Dear Student,

We’re pleased to announce the Degree Progress feature is now available in your SIS Dashboard menu. This new functionality provides you with an updated, user-friendly format for viewing your academic requirement information. It also more clearly displays information to help you identify and enroll in classes that will satisfy your remaining degree requirements. Don’t worry; if you love the old Academic Requirements report, it will still be available.

• Email from University Registrar to Students

Dear Instructors and Advisors,

We are pleased to announce several new features are now available on your Dashboard menu (opening screen) in the Student Information System (SIS).

Class Roster allows you to view the list of students currently enrolled in your class and correspond with them via email. You have the ability to email a specific student or all students. Additionally, you will be able to view students who are on the waitlist and those who have dropped your class. 

• Email from University Registrar to Instructors and Advisors

Dear SIS Administrator,

We are pleased to announce the Lookup Student feature is now available in the administrative portal of the Student Information System (SIS). Lookup Student allows a SIS administrator to view a student’s information as the student sees it in SIS. You can view a student’s enrollment information, To Do items, and program information. 

• Email from University Registrar to SIS Administrator

Dear Students,

As we approach the deadline to add and drop classes next week, I’m resending these important enrollment reminders for your review. Please read them carefully, even if you’re confident you don’t need to make any changes in SIS before the deadlines.

• Email from University Registrar to Students

Dear Instructors and Advisors,

We are pleased to announce several new features being added to your Dashboard menu (opening screen) in the Student Information System (SIS), starting the week of February 7, 2022.

1. Class Roster will allow you to view the list of students currently enrolled in your class and correspond with them via email. You will have the ability to email a specific student or all students. Additionally, you will be able to view the waitlist and the list of students who have dropped your class. 

• Email from University Registrar to Instructors and Advisors

Dear SIS Administrator,

We are pleased to announce that a new feature, Lookup Student, will be available in the administrative portal of the Student Information System (SIS), beginning the week of February 7, 2022. Lookup Student will allow SIS administrators to view a student’s information as the student sees it in SIS. You’ll be able to view the student’s enrollment information, To Do items, and program information. 

• Email from University Registrar to SIS Administrator

Dear Student,

We hope your spring classes have started smoothly and that you remain safe, warm, and healthy! We’re pleased to announce that a new feature, Degree Progress, will be added to your SIS Dashboard menu in the Student Information System (SIS), beginning the week of February 7, 2022. This new functionality will give you an updated, user-friendly format for viewing your academic requirement information. It will also more clearly display information to help you identify and enroll in classes that will satisfy your remaining degree requirements. Don’t worry; if you love the old Academic Requirements report, it will still be available.  

• Email from University Registrar to Students

Dear Students,

Welcome back! I hope you are rejuvenated and excited for your first week of classes. While things are not as COVID-free as we all might have hoped, we are delighted to welcome you back once more for an in-person semester on Grounds.
 
I write with a few, very important reminders about the start of term and the Student Information System (SIS).

• Email from University Registrar to Graduate Students | Undergraduate Students

Dear Undergraduate Student,

Thank you for your resilience, perseverance, and patience throughout the last year as we have navigated through the impacts of COVID-19. We are very hopeful there are better days ahead and are looking forward to welcoming all of our students back in the fall.

I write to remind you of several key pieces of information regarding fall course enrollment. As University leaders have announced, we are looking forward to an in-person residential and educational experience for the fall semester.

• Email from University Registrar to Undergraduate Students

Dear Student,

I hope your semester is going smoothly and that you and your loved ones are safe and well. I continue to be inspired every day by the creativity, dedication, and resiliency of our students, faculty, and staff as we work through the challenges of the pandemic together.
I write to let you know when you can begin enrolling in classes for summer and fall 2021.

• Email from University Registrar to Graduate Students | Undergraduate Students

Effective 10/9/20, the University is adding the following transcript notations to all transcripts for students who attended UVA during Spring 2020 to explain the optional grading basis implemented in response to the COVID19 global pandemic.

• More detail on the Official Transcript Notations for Fall 2020

Effective 4/20/20, the University is adding the following transcript notations to all transcripts for students who attended UVA during Spring 2020 to explain the optional grading basis implemented in response to the COVID19 global pandemic.

• More information on Official Transcript Notations for Spring 2020

When evaluating external credit for transfer to UVA, UVA will use the following criteria for courses taken during Spring 2020. These criteria will be used to evaluate courses normally accepted for credit at UVA:

• More information on Evaluating External Credit Earned During Spring 2020 (Incoming Students)

COVID-19 Official Transcript Notations