Students and families, whether new or returning, must apply to Chesapeake Virtual Academy annually. The application window typically opens in January and closes in March. The application process provides families with clear expectations of what is required of CVA students, including a year commitment for full-time students, and other information to help students decide if CVA is right for them. Families should understand that submitting an application is not a guarantee of acceptance because seats are limited and course offerings are subject to change based on enrollment and course requests.

The CVA application closed for the 2024-2025 school year on September 10, 2024. Students with an extenuating circumstances who are interested in moving to online learning during the year should contact their principal or school counselor to discuss a late enrollment reqeust.

The CVA application will reopen in November for high school students who would like to request an online course for the spring 2025 semester. All applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis and are subject to seat availability.

Please review the information provided below to learn more about the application process to enroll in CVA and to access the appropriate application.