University of Richmond

Summer Scholars Resources

Brochure

Download the 2009 Information BrochurePDF

Program Cost

The cost for the Summer Scholars Program of 2009 is $4,200 and includes:

  • $250 Nonrefundable Deposit
  • Tuition (up to 4 credit hours from the University of Richmond)
  • Textbooks and classroom supplies
  • Residence hall lodging
  • Full meal plan
  • Admission fees and meals for scheduled off-campus excursions
  • Access to on campus facilities such as the library, Tyler Haynes Commons and University computer labs

There will be some financial assistance available to Summer Scholars in 2009. Once an applicant has completed the application process, and has been offered a place in the program, requests for financial aid will be considered. Further details will be provided to accepted applicants.

RA Application

Want to be a resident assistant? Complete and submit the 2009 RA ApplicationPDF

Life on Campus

The University of Richmond is the second oldest private university in Virginia, founded in 1830, with a beautiful campus situated on 350 acres of rolling hills and a 10-acre lake. As the University of Richmond is located in the capital city of Virginia, students enjoy the convenience of living in the suburbs, but having access to all that a metropolitan area offers such as museums, theatre, outdoor venues, sporting arenas, social clubs and shopping.

Students participating in the Summer Scholars Program will live on the main campus and will receive access to the University’s outstanding libraries, dining areas, sporting facilities and more. Students stay in accommodations offering an air-conditioned room with desks, beds, bookshelves and closets. Study lounges, laundry facilities and vending machines are all located within the residence halls. Scholars will have the opportunity to meet students attending other summer programs and to engage in social activities on and off-campus.

The program meal plan provides three meals per day on weekdays with brunch and dinner served on Saturday and Sunday. For off-campus program-related activities meals will be provided for the students.

Safety, Health and Security

While we encourage students to enjoy all the University of Richmond campus has to offer, the safety of our summer students is a primary concern.

The University offers a very safe and crime free environment for students. The University of Richmond maintains an active crime-prevention program. The University of Richmond Police Department is the only accredited private university law enforcement agency in the United States. UR campus police is a full service law enforcement agency providing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The primary purpose of the Campus Police is to support the academic community through maintenance of a peaceful and orderly community, and the provision of general emergency services and protection of life and property on campus. The Police Department provides an escort service for female students between the hours of 7 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. throughout the week. In addition, women's residence halls are equipped with an access system, whereby students need to be a resident of a particular hall in order to go beyond the lobby area.

Faculty and staff will supervise all off-campus excursions and planned program field trips, while resident assistants and staff will chaperone social events, organized for the students on-campus. Student resident assistants will live with the students at all times.

The University of Richmond will make arrangements with local health care providers to attend to medical needs which may arise during the summer. We host over 400 students of this age each summer on two Governors School programs, so we have experience in how to prepare for the unexpected. We take our responsibilities towards under-aged students very seriously. We can assure you that every appropriate step will be taken to provide a safe and secure learning environment for each scholar.

Contact Us

Address
 Summer Scholars Program
University of Richmond
School of Continuing Studies
Special Programs Building
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Dr. David E. Kitchen
Associate Dean
Office 804-289-8382
Fax 804-289-8138
dkitchen@richmond.edu

Mary C. Raymond
Program Director, Summer Scholars
Office 804-287-6302
Fax 804-289-8138
mraymond@richmond.edu

For mailing to Scholars
 SCHOLAR NAME
Summer Scholars Program
University of Richmond
School of Continuing Studies
Special Programs Building
University of Richmond, VA 23173