The University of Virginia continuously seeks to define and redefine itself, motivated by shared passion for discovery, innovation, community, service and social justice. A top priority is to create a living, learning, and work environment that supports — and challenges — our academic community. Diversity is key to helping students realize their full potential as people, as scholars and as global citizen leaders, and growing a diverse student body is a priority at UVA.
UVA students have access to many resources that support diversity and inclusion, including the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Office of African-American Affairs, the Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, and many more. Student groups around Grounds provide communities and peer support networks to help new students feel at home. These groups and offices hold events during the school year to celebrate their heritage and individuality. Some of the organizations at UVA dedicated to racial, ethnic and gender/sexual diversity include:
- Asian Student Union
- Black Student Alliance
- Latinx Student Alliance
- Middle Eastern Leadership Council
- Minority Rights Coalition
- Mixed Race Student Coalition
- Queer Student Union
- Multicultural Center
For more resources and information on diversity at UVA, please visit UVA’s Diversity Dashboard and the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.