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  1. Plan Your Visit

    The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, approximately 120 miles southwest of Washington, DC.Please review our maps and our parking instructions before making your trip. Charlottesville has many lodging options, including The Forum Hotel, the Colonnade Club and the Boar's Head Resort.Visit the Charlottesville Visitor's Bureau for a full list of available ...

  2. The Office of Undergraduate Admission

    These sessions are designed to explain details about the admission process, our evaluation of applicants, and include a student-led tour of Grounds. As you plan your visit, please keep in mind that Dean's Welcome and Tour sessions last between approximately two and two and a half hours and are limited in size and require registration in advance ...

  3. Tours of the University of Virginia

    Admissions Tours. Admissions Tours for prospective University of Virginia students interested in student life across grounds are offered 10am and 3pm on Monday-Friday, and some Saturdays at 10:30am (Click here to sign up). Contact the Admissions Office at 434-982-3200 with any questions.

  4. Admissions Tours

    Admissions Tours. Admissions tours are 75-90 minutes long and centered around the student experience at UVA. None of our Guides has a script, and our goal is to present the University with candor and enthusiasm. The tour covers a brief history of the University, as well as academics, extracurricular activities, athletics, dining, traditions ...

  5. Visitor Information

    There are many ways to experience the University of Virginia. Prospective students can register for a student-led tour, take a self-guided tour on their own, or check out tours for specific schools and programs.Alumni can take advantage of career services and participate in a range of events, including reunions.History enthusiasts can take historical and specialty tours offered through the ...

  6. PDF Self-Guided Walking Tour

    Walking Tour for prospective students and their families Welcome to our Grounds! We're pleased that you are interested in the University of Virginia and hope that you enjoy this self-guided tour. UVa, founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, is a world-renowned institution that blends its rich history and traditions with new and

  7. Plan Your Visit

    Plan Your Visit -. Because the University Guide Service is student-run, we do not provide tours during exam periods, reading days, or student breaks. For more detailed UGS Operating Status, click HERE. Check when you need to be here and how to get to us. Our historical tours start from the Lower East Oval Room of the Rotunda every school day ...

  8. Prospective Student Events Portal

    Prospective Student Events. Thank you for your interest in the University of Virginia! The best way to know if the University of Virginia is the right place for you is to experience Grounds for yourself. Please use the calendar below to see our various events and to register for the right type of visit for you.

  9. Welcome to Virtual Grounds

    Hear directly from our tour guides about their favorite parts of UVA - including everything from their favorite study spots to hidden corners of Grounds - and get a feel for what makes the University of Virginia an institution unlike any other. ... Check out these insider tips and tricks these 19 UVA students swear by. Read More. Visitor ...

  10. A Return to Grounds: In-Person Admission Tours Are Back at UVA

    The summer tours, led by student interns in the Office of Admission], take place weekdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Interested families may register for their time preference. ... UVA student Benjamin Trombetta led one of the very first tours Monday morning. He started by explaining to his group that UVA founder Thomas Jefferson "had the idea ...

  11. University of Virginia Undergraduate Admission

    The University of Virginia welcomes admission tour requests for groups of 10 or more prospective students, space permitting, on Tuesdays and Thursdays in February and March 2023. Registration for summer group tours (May to August 2023) will be posted in the coming months. If you would like to request any non-admission specialty tours (Memorial ...

  12. New Student Guide

    New Student Guide. Welcome to the University of Virginia! Packed with a wealth of valuable information, these resources will help you navigate the vibrant and enriching environment of UVA. From essential services on Grounds and academic support to extracurricular activities and student organizations, you will find everything you need to make ...

  13. The University of Virginia Campus Tour

    The tour immerses you in UVA's rich history, diverse culture, and unique student life, making it a rewarding experience for prospective students, families, alumni, and curious visitors. To begin, booking a campus tour is simple and intuitive.

  14. How to Visit the University of Virginia in Charlottesville

    On these tours, you will learn about the history of the University of Virginia, from the founding to today, from the architecture and founding ideals, to the enslaved laborers, activists, students, and community members that have changed the university over the centuries. Each tour starts at 11 a.m. every day during the academic year (except ...

  15. Jefferson's Masterpiece

    These are the ideals to which Thomas Jefferson aspired when conceiving the University of Virginia. In his quest to reinvent higher education in America, Jefferson sought to cultivate an environment in which students and faculty could live and learn from one another. At the University of Virginia, scholars and professors could exercise their ...

  16. 12 Must-See Places At UVA

    The Lawn. (Source: UVA Housing and Residence Life) Even more impressive than the Rotunda is the lawn that peacefully sits directly in front of it. Referred to by every student quite literally, ' the Lawn ', this wide open, green space is a perfect way to observe and gain a holistic view of the student body. The Lawn is an eclectic meeting place where students gather year round to eat, play ...

  17. UVA Virtual Tour

    The University of Virginia Virtual Tour was funded by the Jefferson Trust, an initiative of the UVA Alumni Association that strives to enhance the UVA community by providing support for student initiatives at UVA. In 2016, members of the University Guide Service applied for and were awarded a Jefferson Trust grant that allowed us to hire ...

  18. Days on the lawn vs admitted student tours : r/UVA

    Echoing the previous comments. Days on the lawn is kind of a welcome to UVA type thing (more optional but you get to see a but about the campus and culture). The orientation in the summer is more important. You stay for a day or two in a dorm and you do some more class related (such as enrollment) things in addition to some touring.

  19. Visiting UVA this Saturday, what places should I visit and ...

    Congrats on your admission! Definitely at least visit Newcomb dining hall. You can check out the actual dining hall, the place called "the PAV" which has a Chick Fil A, Subway, a sushi place, and a Ben and Jerry's, you'll likely see a bunch of fliers hanging up for different events and student organizations, and that's where the multicultural center is if that interests you.

  20. Massive new scoreboard will greet UVA Football fans this season

    The kicker: access to The Hill will be limited to UVA students, Virginia Athletics Foundation membership card holders, season-ticket holders, mini-plan ticket holders, Cavman's Crew (eighth ...

  21. The Office of Undergraduate Admission

    PHONE: 434-982-3200 FAX: 434-924-3587 EMAIL: [email protected] The University of Virginia's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) includes information on crime prevention, crime reporting, fire safety, and statistics about crimes and fires that occurred during the previous three years on and adjacent to the Grounds or in areas owned, leased, or controlled by the University.

  22. Virginia designates additional aid for at-risk students

    The state investment comes after localities urged lawmakers to address Virginia's historical underfunding of its school divisions. This was backed by a July 2023 study from the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission that found Virginia schools receive 14% less state funding than the 50-state average, roughly $1,900 less per student.

  23. Incoming Liberty Law students pledge duty to legal profession during

    On Monday, approximately 110 Liberty University School of Law first-year students, representing about 25 states, took a pledge to uphold the responsibilities of being a legal professional during ...

  24. Become a Guide

    The University Guide Service is a volunteer tour-giving organization that provides the admissions and historical tours of the University of Virginia. UGS is a special-status organization that embodies a spirit of student self-governance and seeks to foster a sense of unity and cohesion among its members. Each Guide has the privilege and ...

  25. New details emerge on how 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia ...

    The 6-year-old boy who seriously wounded his teacher at a Virginia elementary school in January said in the aftermath that "I did it" and "I got my mom's gun last night," according to newly ...

  26. Admitted Student

    The Office of Orientation and New Student Events will be in touch with next steps in the late spring. You'll need to work through the responsible computing tutorial to activate your UVA email account and complete other tasks to prepare for enrolling at UVA.. All new students are expected to attend Summer Orientation. At orientation you learn about the University, ask questions, meet with an ...

  27. Juneteenth Hours at the Student Recreation & Well-Being Center

    The SRWC will be open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and the University Fitness Center will be closed. For quick access to SRC operating hours, check out the ODU Rec Well App and tap on the "Hours" icon or visit the ODU Rec Well website! Posted By: Brittanie Naff Date: Wed Jun 12 13:54:11 EDT 2024

  28. PDF Self-Guided Walking Tour

    tour. UVa, founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, is a world-renowned institution that blends its rich history and traditions with new and ... STUDENT SELF GOVERNANCE One of UVA's monst enduring traditions and strengths is the entrustment of much decision making to students. The University Judiciary Committee, Honor Committee, Student Council ...