Undergraduate applications break records for a second consecutive year
UVA’s decision to remain test optional is likely one reason for the continued growth.
Admissions Interview
Our conversation with Stephen Farmer, UVA’s new head of all things enrollment
The head of enrollment talks about what UVA looks for in applicants, including when they’re children of alumni.
The Class of 2025 in Their Own Words
Excerpts from admission essays for incoming first-years
Excerpts from admission essays for incoming first-years
The Newest ’Hoos: Who They Are and How They Got Here
How admissions officers built the Class of 2025—by the numbers, by the essays and by the seat of their pants.
Undergraduate application rates hit records
A few factors likely contributed to surging rates across all schools and from students of diverse backgrounds.
Amid record applications, UVA issues 6K early offers
The admissions office has seen a record number of applications this year.
UVA admissions brings back early decision
The binding option returns after a hiatus due to demand but won’t replace early action.
How to Write Your Way into UVA
In college admissions, essays can serve as the tipping point. Here are some tips, pointers and actual essays that recently made the cut.
How to write an admission essay so good that UVA’s deans can’t wait to meet you.
First-Gens First
Students whose parents didn’t go to college become a higher priority
Why UVA is putting new focus on students whose parents never went to college.
2020 Insight
A look at UVA’s incoming class, by the numbers
Take a by-the-numbers look at the class of 2020 as well as previous classes, with data from the University’s Office of Institutional Assessment and Studies.
Opening the Door to College
Alumna creates largest adviser network in the nation
Nicole Hurd (Grad ’02) saw an opportunity to expand education to underserved populations. So she launched the College Advising Corps, now the nation’s largest college access program, here at UVA.
The Best Investment
The Affordable Excellence model is a good start for helping students in need
Alumnus and current graduate student Brendan Maupin Wynn discusses the importance of offering financial aid to students in need.
The Engines
Meet just a few of the people who keep UVA running
The men and women profiled here act as role models to co-workers and students. They're dedicated — no matter what. And each has worked behind the scenes for decades to help make UVA a safer, stronger place.
Making the Case for College
A conversation with Ian Baucom, the new dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Ian Baucom, the new dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, believes that UVA can provide leadership in reframing the role of higher education in America.
Help for AccessUVa
Challenge grant boosts financial aid program
Grant will launch new scholarships and fuel financial aid endowment.
Aristocracy of Talent
University President Teresa Sullivan discusses plans for recruiting and supporting a more economically diverse student body.
UVA Answers Frequently Asked Questions About AccessUVa
Answers to some of the more common questions about the changes made to AccessUVa, the University's financial aid program.
Advice From the Experts
From getting in to getting a job, tips and services for life’s big moments
From getting in to getting a job, tips and services for life's big moments.
Admission Advice
The Admission Liason Program
The Early Results Are In
Admission office makes first round of offers
The Class of 2017 began to take shape when the University posted its Early Action admission results nearly three weeks ahead of its deadline.
Getting Answers About Getting In
A talk with Dean of Admission Greg Roberts
The UVA Office of Admission is in the midst of several changes. Dean Greg Roberts hopes these changes will bring more high-achieving students to the University and add more diversity to the student body.
Admission FAQs
What is an art supplement? Who submits one? How does it help an admission application?
A Moving Day before Moving In
A parent considers his daughter’s matriculation
A parent considers his daughter’s matriculation
Admission FAQs
What standardized tests play a role in the UVA undergraduate admission process?
