Five Easy Steps to Enroll in a Course

1) Pick a Course
The U.Va. Undergraduate and Graduate Records provide comprehensive online listings of all classes offered at the University of Virginia.  Class descriptions can also be found on the websites of the various academic Schools and departments. 

2) Search the current Course Offering Directory
Once you know what course you want to take, the searchable Course Offering Directory lists the available courses for a specific term, along with their times, dates, locations, and schedule number(s).  It also includes a link to the instructor’s contact information, which can be used to request permission to enroll in the course.  

3) Download the Registration and Permission to Enroll Form.  

4) Contact the instructor(s) to request permission to enroll and obtain signature(s)
An original faculty signature is required on your registration form.  Faxed signatures are not acceptable.  Additional signatures may be necessary (see below.)

5) Register in person at the Community Scholar office
Once you’ve obtained the appropriate signature(s), please visit the Community Scholar office at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies in Zehmer Hall, 104 Midmont Lane (off of Alderman Road by St. Thomas Aquinas Church) to register.

Additional School Requirements

(Signature lines for these permissions are located on the Registration and Permission to Enroll Form.)

All Graduate-Level Courses: Proof of an undergraduate degree is required to enroll in any graduate-level course.  A copy of your diploma or transcript (official or unofficial) will serve as verification.  U.Va. alumni do not require verification.

School of Architecture: For all School of Architecture courses, the signature of the School of Architecture Registrar, Sharon McDonald (434-924-3937 or slf7a@virginia.edu), must be obtained after obtaining the class instructor’s signature.  Community Scholars may enroll in a lifetime maximum of four courses in the School of Architecture.   

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies: Please consult with the BIS Program staff at 434-924-5274 prior to obtaining the class instructor’s signature.   

Darden Graduate School of Business: For all Darden courses, the signature of the Darden Registrar, Catherine Smiley (434-924-4785 or chs3y@virginia.edu), must be obtained prior to obtaining the class instructor’s signature.  Community Scholars may enroll in a lifetime maximum of six credit hours in the Darden Graduate School of Business.  

School of Engineering and Applied Science courses 300 level and above: Special advance approval is required for all courses numbered 300 and above.  Current unofficial or official transcripts, including transcripts from UVa, must be submitted with the registration form at least two weeks prior to the start of classes to initiate the registration process.  The Community Scholar Office will submit your form and transcripts to SEAS for approval and instructor signature. Contact the Community Scholar office at (434) 982-4789 or communityscholar@virginia.edu for additional information.

English courses 700 level and above in the College of Arts and Sciences: Special advance approval is required for English courses numbered 700 and above. Contact Professor Herbert Tucker (434-924-6677 or ht2t@virginia.edu) regarding course pre-approval.

McIntire School of Commerce courses 300 level and above:  Special advance approval is required for courses numbered 300 and above Commerce School courses; additionally, Community Scholars may not register for courses numbered from 301-306.  Current unofficial or official transcripts, including transcripts from UVa, must be submitted with the registration form at least two weeks prior to the start of classes to initiate the registration approval process.   The Community Scholar Office will submit your form and transcripts to the Commerce School for approval and instructor signature. Contact the Community Scholar office at (434) 982-4789 or communityscholar@virginia.edu for additional information.

School of Nursing:  Community Scholars may only register for courses that begin with the mnemonic NUIP in the School of Nursing.  The signature of the School of Nursing Registrar, Mark Denoble  (434-924-0076 or nur-registrar@virginia.edu) must be obtained prior to obtaining the course instructor’s signature.