Students have three options when it comes to Residential Colleges: Brown, Hereford or the International Residency College. Students have to apply to live in these colleges and can live there for any or all of their time at UVA. Each college has its own “personality,” which can help guide a student’s choice. Brown College The […]
Each school at UVA has its own set of requirements, even though there are a few things that all or most of the schools have in common. Majors have separate sets of requirements in addition to the school’s general requirements, which can be viewed on the individual department websites. Read on for a primer on […]
Almost all colleges and universities have their own traditions, whether its singing certain songs, calling locations by nicknames, or even dressing a certain way for special occasions. The University of Virginia is no different, and with over 200 years of history, there are plenty of traditions on Grounds! Read on for a primer on the […]
UVA offers a number of scholars programs for students to be involved in based on their interests, demographics and academic merit. But which ones accept which students, and on what basis? Read on for more information about some of the scholars programs at UVA and how you can be a part of them. Echols Scholars […]
The Jefferson Scholarship is the premier undergraduate scholarship at UVA. It is awarded based on merit and covers the entire cost of attendance for four years, which consists of the actual reported cost (including tuition, room, board, books, and miscellaneous expenses) for students enrolled full time in the University. In addition, the Scholarship provides a […]
UVA offers a wide variety of health services to its students on Grounds. The health and psychological counseling services at Student Health and Wellness are available to all registered students who have paid the comprehensive fee, regardless of insurance coverage. Students are encouraged to make an appointment when they need care at Student Health and […]
Fast Facts Founded: 1819 Average first year class size: 2,900 Number of majors: 57 Most popular major: Economics What is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences? The College of Arts and Sciences is UVA’s broad liberal arts school. Students fulfill general education requirements according to the College Curriculum. These requirements are designed to […]
Fast Facts Founded: 1836 Average first year class size: 700 Number of majors: 10 Most popular major: Computer Science What programs and concentrations are offered in the School of Engineering? The first year of study at the School of Engineering and Applied Science is spent gaining a solid background in the sciences and mathematics. Students […]
Fast Facts: Founded: 1919 Average first year class size: 80 Number of concentrations: 4 What are the programs and concentrations in the School of Architecture? The School of Architecture has three programs: undergraduate, undergraduate pre-professional and undergraduate professional. The undergraduate program in architectural history offers a liberal arts education while developing an understanding of the […]
Fast Facts Founded: 2007 Average graduating class size: 80 (bachelor’s students) What programs and concentrations are offered in the Batten School? The Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy’s multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and emphasis on ethics reinforce their focus on how leadership works, why context matters in decision-making and which actions lead to tangible […]