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Going on exchange to one of McGill's American exchange partners?

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University of Virginia

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Location 🌎	Language of instruction 💬	Eligible faculty 🎓
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA	English	Open to All Faculties (Law and Management excluded)

Highlights

The University of Virginia (UVA) was designed and conceived by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and the author of the Declaration of Independence. The University continues to reflect Jefferson’s intent to prepare and produce leaders— independent and intelligent citizens ready to make their mark on the future.

Founded in 1819, UVA is the only U.S. University listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The University has eleven schools which offer a wide variety of academic disciplines and courses. UVA is home to the nation's oldest studentrun Honor System, which requires that students pledge not to lie, cheat, or steal.

Important information

All exchange students are required to attend a mandatory orientation session held by the International Studies Office.
Arrival and transportation information

Term dates

Semester 1	Semester 2
August - December	January - May

*Semester and exam dates may vary from year to year. Please consult the Host institution's fact sheet, the Host institution's website, or the Host institution directly to confirm.