Frequently Asked Questions

Each year, the program runs from the beginning of June through mid-July.

To participate in the program, scholars must submit a copy of their immunization record for review.

COVID vaccination and boosters are recommended.

All SMLP scholars are required to

• Commit their full effort of 40 hours per week for 6 weeks
• Attend all required seminars and events
• Abide by the UVA Honor Code

At this time, we do not accept international students into the SMLP.

All participants are required to be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients.

Please let us know if you have received another offer. If it is possible, we will expedite the review of your application and give you a decision.

Students who have completed their undergraduate degree may apply to SMLP in the same calendar year.

Yes. To be competitive, you will need excellent recommendations and a very strong written personal statement on your application. We have recently had highly-qualified first-years, as well as non-science majors, participate in SMLP.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is suggested; however we look at the entire application and do not disqualify applicants based on a single feature.