Note: Submitting standardized test scores will remain optional for students applying for undergraduate admission to UVA in Fall 2024 and Fall 2025. Head to the UVA Admission website for more information. Everyone’s favorite way to spend a Saturday morning: taking a four-hour exam! Well, maybe not. Regardless, it is highly likely that at least once […]
Sometimes coming to a new college as a transfer student can be difficult. Even if you’re used to certain aspects of university life, transferring often means adjusting to a different culture, a different city, and a different rhythm. At a school like UVA, this process can seem daunting. But with an undergraduate population of 16,000, […]
You’ve probably heard people say it’s important to be well-rounded but what does that actually mean? Dean J from the Office of Undergraduate Admission says, “We’re building a well-rounded class. In a well-rounded class, there’s room for all types. Some students are going to be rounded and others are going to be pointy. It all […]
If you’re considering applying to UVA or if you’ve applied and been accepted, you probably have a ton of questions about what life is really like for your average Wahoo. Below is a collection of the most-asked questions about student life, extracurricular activities and clubs, student support and more. How many students are enrolled at […]
UVA is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need. Student Financial Services has tools to help students determine their need and ways to meet it. It also provides a glossary to help families understand terms and jargon associated with financial aid. Financial Aid at UVA Incoming first years need to apply for aid prior […]
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 […]
It’s important to be social while attending college. While grades and coursework are of course a key component to success, don’t underestimate the power of finding a group of like-minded people! Being in a club, sorority or fraternity, or other organization can be one of the most fulfilling aspects of your time on Grounds by […]
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 […]