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Tour of U.Va. Grounds

We would all be lying if we said that the beauty of the Grounds (what we call campus) isn’t one of the reasons we are all here at U.Va.—as students, faculty or staff. Take a quick look and you’ll understand why.

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You’ve seen the photos (if you’re viewing these links in order). But there is nothing like actually being here. Come visit. We’d love to meet you.

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Student Life

This is our “best of” page of links. From student organizations to housing and dining. We’ve searched the U.Va. website and selected the best.

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Charlottesville

There isn’t room here to list all of the accolades for the city of Charlottesville. Just believe us when we say it is an awesome place to live. Click here for a few of the reasons why.

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Life at UVA

The University of Virginia remains the No. 2 best public university in the 2011 edition of the U.S. News and World Report rankings. In the 14 years since U.S. News began ranking public universities as a separate category, U.Va. has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2. U.Va. continues to rank in the Top 25 among the best of all national universities, public and private.

The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to help shape the future of the nation. The University is public, while nourished by the strong support of its alumni. It is also selective; the students who come here have been chosen because they show the exceptional promise Jefferson envisioned.

Best of Life at UVA

The University of Virginia is not just a place to study and learn. We have found all of the resources you will need to immerse yourself in the culture of U.Va., including information about living on-grounds, meal plans, student organizations and fitness facilities.

  • Housing Division Learn about living in the dorms, apply for housing and find out your housing assignment
  • Virtual Tours of Dorms See what the dorms look like inside and out
  • U.Va. Dining U.Va. has great dining facilities — go here to learn about your meal plan
  • Intramural-Recreational Sports Take a look a our celebrated fitness facilities and intramural sports programs
  • Student Health If you get sick, it is great to have Student Health nearby
  • U.Va. Bookstore A convenient place to buy all of your books, supplies and U.Va. gear
  • Parking and Transit First-years are not allowed to have cars on grounds, but the U.Va. bus system makes getting around easy
  • Greek Life Fraternities and Sororities are very popular at U.Va. — take a look to see if they are for you
  • Cav Daily U.Va.’s own daily newspaper — check it out for news, sports, classifieds and comics
  • Virginia Sports This is where Hoos go to support the U.Va. intercollegiate sports teams
  • Student Organizations Become involved with a club while at U.Va.

Charlottesville

Charlottesville has the amenities of a large city with the appeal of a small town. With a mix of small and large entertainment venues hosting both local and new artists and nationally known artists, C-Ville gives you the best diversions from your studies. Restaurants galore will give you an excuse to skip the dining halls. Charlottesville is located in the heart of Virginia, so whatever is not within city limits is very close by — be it Monticello, the Appalachian Trail or Washington, D.C. — your exploration is unlimited.

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