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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…
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,…

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…
HIGHLIGHTS

Scientific Six Pack
Improve your putting, earn more money, increase your odds of survival and other topics U.Va. researchers are exploring.

Costly Cartoons?
Fast-paced shows hurts executive function in children

175 Years of Engineering
A few of the U.Va. engineers whose projects have touched our daily lives.

A Funeral Procession for the Marquis
An alumna explores La Fayette’s connection to the University

Life Lessons on the Green
David Cook’s golf novel adapted to the big screen

Fighting Fire at the University
In 1828, the Board of Visitors created the University Fire Company.

In the Age of Slavery
U.Va. examines role of enslaved laborers in tribute to bell-ringer Henry Martin

Look Book
A brief history of fashion at U.Va.

The Simple Things Said It All
On being in the first class of women.

14 Reasons to Love Charlottesville in Winter

Stacked Up
Doubling the capacity of the Ivy Stacks.

Body Builder
Mike Curtis helps athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak form





