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

Catherine Winslow (Col ’12, Educ ’12) and Arthur Pelham-Webb (Col ’12, Com ’12) are current students completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four years.

First-year students who arrive at U.Va.

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

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

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?

Greg Roberts Photo by Dan Addison

Beginning this fall, high school seniors will have the option to apply “early action” to the University of Virginia.

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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

Women at U.Va.

I enjoyed reading your article [“A History of Women at U.Va.,” Spring 2011], however I was disappointed that there was no mention of women in

More Flexibility, More Growth

Early action plan enhances admission process

Greg Roberts Photo by Dan Addison

A plan to increase flexibility and freedom in applying for admission to U.Va. will go into effect this fall.

Students

Letters to the Editor

‘Absolute Gem’

The article about President Sullivan (“Welcome President Sullivan,” Winter 2010) captured her so well I felt as if I were there at the University. I’m hoping I�

U.Va. developing strategy for increasing enrollment

U.Va. introduces early action for 2011 admissions

Admission FAQs

What topic should I choose for my college admission essays?

Every year, thousands of anxious high school seniors ponder that question. Parke Muth, U.Va.’s senior assistant admission dean, advises, “A good essay is not good because of

Most Superlatives

Entering class puts up some big numbers

Each year, the bar seems to rise for students entering the University. Take a quick look at the numbers behind the Class of '14.

Admission FAQs

What is a school profile and how is it used in the application process?

A school profile is a fact sheet about an individual high school. If a profile is available, the college counseling or guidance office will include this document as part