In August of 2016, students of the Slavic Department began participating in the new Russian-language suite in Shea House. Students participating in the residential language college will have the opportunity to live in an immersive environment stressing communication in the target foreign language of Russian. Eva Demina, a native Russian speaker, will oversee programming, and assist students in their efforts to acquire Russian language skills, cultural knowledge, and international sensitivities. This includes four weekly language dinners with meals prepared fresh at Shea and a weekly language corner activity to help deepen students' cultural knowledge and give them the opportunity to practice their Russian.

Location: Shea House

Amenities

• 3-5 minute walk to New Cabell Hall
• Central heating and air conditioning
• Free university wi-fi and high-speed internet
• Food provided by ARAMARK
• In-house kitchen is also available for residents
• Large, furnished common areas and living rooms
• 2-3 minute walk to UTS and Free Trolley bus stops

How to apply

All applications for residential housing must be done directly through the Housing office at http://housing.virginia.edu/application.

Please see the Housing Office website for important information about deadlines and the application process.

NOTE: Applications for 2023-2024 school year will open on October 1, 2023. The deadline for students to apply is November 1, 2023. 

After the Housing Office has processed the applications, they share the files with us: please do not send any portion of the application directly to the Slavic Department!

For additional information, Please contact Eva Demina @ ed5pa@virginia.edu or visit http://shea.virginia.edu.