BA French at University of Virginia

Programme overview

The French major provides in-depth knowledge and advanced competencies in French, offered by one of the largest French departments in the US.

Faculty: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Department: Department of French | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours from FREN 3000 level: FREN 3031 (unless placed out), at least 9 credits at 4000 level, one pre-1800 and one post-1800 course. Pre-major language sequence FREN 1010-2020. Up to 12 credits of study abroad may count. Distinguished Majors Program totals 36 credits.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue degrees in business, education, law, medicine and the arts; pairing French with internships or another major strengthens employment prospects in business, government or non-profits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

C or better required in each course. Distinguished Majors Program: 3.4 overall GPA, 3.5 GPA in FREN courses at 3000+ level, 500-word statement of purpose in French and a faculty thesis director.

First-year entry for Fall 2027 via Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision; transfer applicants can apply for Spring or Fall entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision and Early Action November 1 (decisions by December 15 and February 15 respectively); Regular Decision January 5 (decision by April 1). Applications are submitted through the Common Application. Standardized testing is test optional for Fall 2027 first-year applicants.

Transfer deadlines: Spring Transfer October 1 (notification by December 1); Fall Transfer March 1 (notification by May 1). Transfer applications are test optional.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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