Why Become a Community Scholar?

Professional Development
Become a specialist within your profession, study recent developments in your field with world-class faculty, or gain certification credits.

Personal Enrichment
Indulge your intellectual curiosity by exploring new subjects, languages, and ideas.

Prerequisites for Graduate or Professional School
Complete prerequisites before applying, gain exposure to subject materials, and improve credentials.

Explore a Discipline
Survey a department's courses prior to applying to a formal degree program.

Earn College Credit
Take U.Va. courses as a high school student or as a student in good standing at another university.