College Compass Office Hours
Virtual Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Want to reconnect? Drop in and “see” us! Our team will be hosting virtual office hours every week to field your questions and provide advice. No need to reserve a spot—just show up!
All About College Compass Info Session and Q&A
Webinar Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET
Join College Compass in an admission overview and information session to learn about the resources they provide to alumni families with high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and have your questions answered.
Alumni Family Day at the Alumni Association
In-Person Friday, June 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET
Join the UVA Alumni Association and the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission in a day-long program to learn more about the college admission search and application process. Sessions will include Q&A panels with admission staff, Q&A panels with current students reflecting on their college search experience, an essay writing workshop, and more! Participation will have no bearing on a student’s admission outcome.
Conquering Your College Essay
Webinar Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 8 p.m. ET
Join College Compass for a lively, interactive webinar workshop featuring Suzanne Gannon (Col ’89), known as the Essay Conqueror, as we discuss observations and insights from the epicenter of the post-pandemic essayscape. Students, come prepared to take away tips for writing compelling, genuine, and authentic essays that share your voice and tell your story, and parents, come ready to learn how to best support your student in their essay writing journey.
College Compass Q&A with Dean J
Webinar Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 8 p.m. ET
Join College Compass and UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission’s Senior Associate Dean Jeannine Lalonde in a special edition of “Ask Dean J.”
All online sessions are recorded for posting on our Past Events Recordings page.