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 […]
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 […]
Students have the option to move off Grounds after their first year. Those choosing to remain on Grounds, or transfer students new to the University, have several options when it comes to on Grounds options, listed below. Every student living on Grounds has a Resident Advisor (RA) who lives within the residential community. All housing […]
If there’s anything people think of when they hear the word “college,” it’s life in college dorms. And UVA is no different! If you’re not used to communal living arrangements, living in a big building with many other people might be strange at first. But many people make their first friends, and often lifelong friends, […]
The atmosphere of a university’s location is often a key component of where an applicant chooses to attend. Whether it’s a proximity to nature, a high volume of museums to visit nearby, or being nestled in the heart of a city, college life is more than just going to class and then back to your […]
You’ve been accepted to UVA — congratulations! Now you get to choose what classes to take. But there are so many options, so how are you supposed to narrow down to the five or six that will make up your first semester at UVA? Read on for some tips on how to pick your classes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]