April 19–21, 2024
Welcome back to Grounds, Hoos!
BAW ticket sales are now closed
Event Highlights
BAW Kick-Off Event & DJ Round Robin
Friday, April 19
Start the best weekend of the spring by kicking back, reconnecting and dancing with classmates at Alumni Hall! Alumni DJs from across generations will take you back to your days at UVA. Hosted in partnership with the Ridley Scholarship Program.
The Cookout & Talent Expo
Saturday, April 20
Don’t miss your chance to connect with alumni, family, friends, and students at the McIntire Amphitheatre at the premier event of the weekend, followed by the student step show.
The Party
Saturday, April 20
Cap off an iconic weekend at The Party, where we’re celebrating 50 years of hip hop with alumni DJs at BAW’s signature late-night event.
Countdown to BAW!
BAW 2024 Puzzle
Celebrate BAW with the official BAW 2024 puzzle, featuring a design by artist Uzo Njoku (Col ’19).
Back Together Memory Wall
Share your past and present pictures with fellow Black Hoos to be featured on our Back Together Memory Wall, which will be located at check-in for all guests to see.
About Black Alumni Weekend
BAW started in 1985 as an admission recruiting effort hosted by the Walter Ridley Scholarship Committee and now brings over 1,500 alumni and friends to Grounds every two years for an unforgettable weekend of connections, laughter, and lifelong memories.
Black Alumni Weekend is presented by the UVA Alumni Association and supported by:
