Ten Reasons to Love 2011 at U.Va.

Starsia and London received national and conference coaching awards for their seasons. In the course of leading the Cavaliers to the national title with a 9-7 victory over Maryland, Starsia…

Admission FAQs

ACT or SAT?

As high school juniors and seniors prepare for standardized testing, many ponder the pros and cons of taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test or the American College Testing Assessment. Either test…

Voices of a Class

Admission essays from the Class of 2015

Admission essays from the Class of 2015

Two Degrees in Four Years

U.Va. offers more guidance and options for the 3+1 program

First-year students who arrive at U.Va. with 15 advanced placement or International Baccalaureate credits and clear career plans can take advantage of the 3+1 program, which allows them to complete…

Admission FAQs

How do alumni play a role in the undergraduate admission process?

The University has several groups of alumni volunteers that work to educate and engage prospective students through various events and programs. Two of these are UVaClubs and the Virginia Alumni…

Facing the Future

What's Next? program helps new graduates during transition

The transition from the Grounds to the “real world” can be exhilarating for new graduates, but a list of practical considerations often tempers that excitement. Finding a place to live,…

Which issue is most important to you?

The State of the University

Q&A with President Teresa Sullivan

What's going on with the budget? What about tuition increases? Read a Q&A with President Sullivan.

Admission FAQs

What is early action, and when will U.Va. offer it?

Beginning this fall, high school seniors will have the option to apply “early action” to the University of Virginia.U.Va.’s early action plan will offer high school seniors the opportunity to…

Getting In

An update on admissions

From a record number of applicants, the Office of Admission has offered spots in the Class of 2015 to 7,750 students.A total of 24,005 students applied, up from 22,512 last…

Letters to the Editor

As a nursing grad in 1960, coming in with advanced standing to earn my B.S., many of my classes were in the humanities. I was married with a small child…

More Flexibility, More Growth

Early action plan enhances admission process

A plan to increase flexibility and freedom in applying for admission to U.Va. will go into effect this fall.Students who apply for “early action” will be able to apply to…

Letters to the Editor

Quoting one of the University’s distinguished scientists, atmospheric physicist S. Fred Singer (professor emeritus of environmental sciences and founding director of the National Weather Satellite Service) in an article in…

U.Va. developing strategy for increasing enrollment

U.Va. introduces early action for 2011 admissions