Students hoping to transfer to UVA at the start of their third year have eight options when it comes to program application. In addition to the five schools students can apply to as incoming first years (College of Arts and Science, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, or Kinesiology), transfer students can choose to apply to the McIntire […]
Like countless other schools, the University of Virginia has plenty of slang, shorthand and acronyms used by its students, faculty and staff. It might seem intimidating at first if you’re new to it all, but don’t worry — this guide to UVA lingo should help you get used to the unique language used by Hoos! […]
Whether it’s cheering with your UVA beanie on at Scott Stadium, buying concessions at a basketball game, or watching the lacrosse team play, the University of Virginia’s Varsity Athletics is a large part of student life at the University. UVA offers the following varsity sports: Men’s Baseball Men’s & Women’s Basketball Men’s & Women’s Cross […]
UVA is dedicated to helping all students with disabilities, and its Student Disability Access Center (SDAC) is committed to promoting a culture of access and inclusion for all students and all academic programs and University resources. Their goal is to ensure that all students at UVA can participate fully in UVA programming and opportunities across […]
College life is many things for many people — fun, stressful, exciting, just to name a few — but one thing that’s always important is staying safe. To ensure a safe experience on Grounds, the University has several measures in place to protect the health and wellbeing of its students. In case of emergencies or […]
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, things don’t go your way. Maybe you studied really hard for a test, but you didn’t get the grade you wanted. Or after being class president for two years, someone else won the position. Failure in all its forms is part of life. Sometimes when we fail we […]
Your health (physical, emotional, and mental) comes first. Always. Sometimes life can get overwhelming. Anxiety from classes or social situations. Mental illness. Trauma. In these cases, or any other instances, it is important to seek help. It’s also important to get help early, as opposed to waiting and feeling worse. There are mental health screenings […]
Writing — from essays to emails to everything in between — is perhaps the one thing shared across all majors, jobs and careers. No matter who you are or what you’re doing, you’ll have to write something and write it well. This kind of pressure can be scary, and so helping make writing a bit […]
Sometimes, no matter how many times you review the material or an assignment, it still doesn’t make sense. In those situations, it may be best to go straight to the source and talk to your professor. At the start of every semester, professors usually list their hours in the class syllabus as well as on […]
Research is all about asking questions and investigating, and UVA has many opportunities for undergraduates to conduct their own research. Students can choose to write a thesis related to their major in their fourth year, but are plenty of opportunities to conduct research before that as well, both independently and with financial support. UVA has […]