The University of Virginia has committed to complying with the tenets of its Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in the delivery of its educational programs.

No unit of the University is allowed to engage in Substantial Misrepresentation.

1. Types of Substantial Misrepresentation:

   1. Nature of Educational Program:
      • The institution’s accreditation;
      • Advisement on the transferability of credit out of the University;
      • Transferability of credits from another institution to the University;
      • Whether successful completion of a course of instruction qualifies a student:
        • For acceptance to a labor union or similar organization; or
        • To receive licensure or a certification required as a precondition for employment;
      • The requirements for successfully completing a degree program;
      • The circumstances that would constitute grounds for terminating the student's enrollment;
      • Whether the University’s courses are recommended or have been the subject of unsolicited testimonials or endorsements by vocational counselors, high schools, colleges, educational organizations, employment agencies, members of a particular industry, students, former students, or others; or by government officials for government employment;
      • The institution’s size, location, facilities, and equipment;
      • The availability and frequency of courses and programs;
      • The nature, age, and availability of training devices or equipment;
      • The number and qualifications of the faculty and other personnel;
      • The availability of student wage employment or other forms of financial assistance;
      • The nature and availability of any tutorial or specialized instruction, guidance and counseling, and academic advising; or
      • Whether the degrees offered by the institution have been authorized by the appropriate state educational agency.

   2. Nature of Financial Charges:

      • Offers of scholarships;
      • Whether a particular charge is the mandatory charge at the institution for a course;
      • The cost of a program and the institution’s refund policy;
      • The availability or nature of any financial assistance offered to students, including a student’s responsibility to repay any loans; or
      • The student’s right to reject any particular type of financial aid or other assistance, or whether the student must apply for a particular type of financial aid.

   3. Employability of Graduates:

      • The institution's relationship with any organization, employment agency, or other agency providing authorized training leading directly to employment;
      • The institution's job placement services;
      • The institution's knowledge of current and likely future employment opportunities;
      • Whether employment is being offered by the institution;
      • Government job market statistics in relation to the potential placement of its graduates; or
      • Other requirements that are generally needed to be employed in the fields for which specific training is provided.

2. Compliance with Policy:
   Failure of the University to demonstrate a willingness to resolve findings may result in penalties from a written warning to revocation of the DoD Voluntary Education Partnership MOU and removal from participation in the DoD TA Program. In addition, failure to comply with the requirements of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion in accordance with relevant University policies.

   Question about this policy should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.