r/UVA Aug 05 '24

Academics Ask Me Anything for Incoming (and Returning!) Students

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Rather than incoming students having to sift through dozens of other posts to see if their questions have been answered before, I thought it would be a good idea to create a thread where these questions can be gathered together.

I welcome all incoming (and returning!) students to ask their questions about housing, course selection, food, social life, and anything in-between within this thread. I'll do my best to answer questions I'm qualified to answer and I encourage other students to chime in as well. Hopefully this post can become a compendium of frequently asked questions.


r/UVA 1h ago

Academics Transferring to UVA

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I just want to hear peoples experiences!


r/UVA 2h ago

Academics UVA secret societies: seeking people willing to chat about them

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I am researching a piece about UVA secret societies and am seeking people who are willing to talk about their experiences within secret societies either in the past or currently. I can keep your name and your society's name anonymous—and I will also provide you with the ability to edit my notes from the meeting in case you change your mind. Above all, it would be incredibly helpful for me in writing this piece to get an understanding of the experience of being in one of UVA's many secret societies.


r/UVA 7h ago

Academics Stat 3080

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Does anyone have plans to drop data to knowledge 5pm? If so- I’ll remain on the waitlist but if not I am going to look for other options

Thanks


r/UVA 7h ago

Off-Grounds Anyone have parking available near Wertland? - would pay monthly.

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I leave on Wertland and am looking to see if anyone has any spots available that I could rent.


r/UVA 7h ago

Student Life Anyone going to Louisville KY for Thanksgiving

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hi everyone i’m a current undergrad without a car and i while looking at the price of flights to Louisville, i was inspired to ask if anyone plans on going to Louisville for Thanksgiving. if not, does anyone have any suggestions for how to get there without a car other than a $300 flight or a $200 24hour bus journey


r/UVA 21h ago

Student Life Third year transfer students

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Hi everyone, I'm a third-year transfer student studying Psych, and I'm having a pretty tough time finding other people around my age, since I find that most clubs are mainly first years (which isn't necessarily bad, but they tend to stick to themselves) anyone have any recommendations as to clubs/ events, or want to hang out???


r/UVA 10h ago

Housing/Dining Tips on having flowers/doordash type delivered to someone

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Hi I’d like to surprise send flowers to someone. They live at the McCormick road dorms. Do I tell the delivery person to just leave the out front of the front door of the dorm with a note?


r/UVA 1d ago

Academics Microsoft Outage 8/31/2026

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Since you aren't necessarily getting emails, here is the statement from UVA:

A widespread Microsoft service disruption is intermittently affecting UVA Academic Division email, access to UVACanvas, and other services that depend on Microsoft. UVA Health Microsoft systems and email are not currently affected. View updates on the ITS Service Status Page: https://virginia.service-now.com/its?id=services_status_info


r/UVA 11h ago

Housing/Dining Studio apartments walking distance to grounds?

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Hi!! I am a third year looking for a studio apartment within walking distance to grounds (preferably near JPA) under $1300. Does anyone know of any solid landlords/apartment complexes that would fit the bill? TIA!


r/UVA 4h ago

Academics UVA language

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I need to take a language give me the top 5 easiest languages at UVA.


r/UVA 20h ago

Housing/Dining Quick parking/dropping off at Lambeth

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This might be a silly question but oh well 😭 I live in Lambeth but my car is quite far so whenever I have a lot to carry from it, it’s an impossible walk. Is it okay to like pull up on the curb with hazards and run everything up to my apartment and then leave? I can’t keep this up without my arms falling off 💔 and I have an irrational fear of getting towed or yelled at tbh 😛
On a similar note have people in Lambeth been able to DoorDash stuff or is that too tricky?
Bless up 🙏


r/UVA 1d ago

Housing/Dining Lease Takeover - Studio near Central Grounds

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my studio apartment in Charlottesville any time after September 19 and before October 1. Rent is approximately $1,250/month.

The apartment is within walking distance and easy bus distance of UVA Central Grounds, and the community is primarily made up of students and young professionals.

Community amenities:

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Tanning bed
  • Clubhouse
  • Parking
  • Amenities and parking are just $30/year

Utilities:

  • Gas, sewer, and trash are included in rent
  • You pay electricity and Wi-Fi separately
  • My Wi-Fi was about $30/month
  • Electricity averaged around $30–40/month for most of the year
  • Winter was around $20/month, and peak summer was around $80–90/month

The apartment is definitely on the smaller side, but it truly has everything you need and has been such a cozy little home for me. I’ll honestly miss this little apartment! I’m only looking to transfer the lease because of a change in my circumstances.

If you or someone you know is looking for a studio close to UVA, feel free to message me! I’m happy to provide more details, send pictures, or start the next steps.


r/UVA 20h ago

Internships/Careers Tips for em scribe program

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Any tips on how to get accepted into the uva emergency medicine scribe program?


r/UVA 1d ago

Academics MATH 3100

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anyone taking math 3100 right now, I was wondering how hard the class has been and what has the class consisted of in terms of homework, the professor, and actual in class stuff? I'm currently on the waitlist trying to get in.


r/UVA 1d ago

Academics major in the college and two minors outside the college?

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has anyone been able to take two minors outside of the college? will they ever give an exception? I don’t want to take all the classes and not even get the minor and it honestly doesn’t make sense to me


r/UVA 1d ago

On-Grounds Labor Day March for a Living Wage! Monday, Sept 7 at 12pm

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r/UVA 1d ago

Housing/Dining Parking Near Wertland St.

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r/UVA 1d ago

Housing/Dining Parking Near Wertland St.

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Anyone willlng to sell their parking spots near wertland st/the corner? Willing to pay above $150 a month.


r/UVA 1d ago

Academics Should I stay in ECON 3010?

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I am a mid-second-year transfer student (4th semester) planning to major in Econ. My calculus prerequisite class at my previous institution only covered single-variable calculus. I haven’t learned multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, multivariable optimization, or constraint optimization—topics my 3010 professor said should all be review.

For anyone who has taken ECON 3010, I have a few questions:

Can I still get an A with zero previous multivariable calculus experience?

Is self-learning manageable for these specific math concepts alongside the regular coursework?

Should I delay 3010? I still also need to take the stat prerequisite to officially declare the Econ major anyway. Would it make more sense to take a higher-level calc class this semester to learn those topics and push 3010 to next semester?

Any advice on how heavily this math is used in 3010 or the best path forward would be hugely appreciated!


r/UVA 2d ago

Student Life Friend Groups for the older students?

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I am returning to education in my 30s and have taken on UVA as a transfer student for the networking and the opportunities that going here will entail. Unfortunately, I am having a hard time diving into socializing because I feel a disconnect from much of the student body.

Are there clubs or social groups that are welcoming to age ranges? Maybe a trivia group that would be willing to let me join at a bar? Book club?

I would love to be able to meet some students closer to my age, no hate to the younger sect of y'all at all, it is just a very overwhelming experience currently. I would really like to meet some people that I feel may have more in common with me to get myself comfortable making friends and conversation in my new environment.

If there aren't would anybody be interested in making one? I could see myself putting time into that effort if the interest was there.

I'm majoring is Psychology and English if that makes the invitation anymore appealing.

*** I made a GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/117097592/cm9auSnp

it's called Millennials. I have no idea what else to call it. Suggestions are welcome. Or just dm me and we can find each other on insta or something. I just want to be able to have a college experience that isn't me coming here and then going home.


r/UVA 1d ago

Housing/Dining Lease take over Eagleslanding

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Hey y’all! I need someone to take over my lease::: a 1 bed/1 bath (private bath) in a 4 bed/4 bath apartment (male housing) at Eagles Landing, 765 Denali Way. Available October 5, 2026 – July 15, 2027. In-unit washer/dryer, free parking, high-speed wifi, and a resort-style pool are all included, plus a free shuttle to UVA, Wegmans, and 5th St Station. Rent is $695.25/mo, plus a $40 amenities fee only if water usage goes beyond the allotted amount. My email address: ochiezechukwuemeka@gmail.com, if you’re interested, and I’d really appreciate it if you could pass this along to anyone who might be looking!


r/UVA 1d ago

Housing/Dining Looking for Financial assistance

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I’m a current 3rd year at UVA. The job I work involves carrying cash and unfortunately a friend of mindfound where I keep my rent money in my house and stole it, I have no way to contact them and they do not go to school here. I do not have financial support from my family and would not be able to make the rest of my rent money by the 5th. I was wondering if anyone has or knows any resources for emergency funds and loans that are not associated with UVA. I have exhausted those options to pay for my tuition. Any and all help is appreciated!


r/UVA 2d ago

General Question is virginia motorsports team open to phd students?

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r/UVA 1d ago

Academics Want to drop psyc 3006?

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Hi I'm currently waitlisted for psyc 3006 with Prof. Meyer and I was wondering if anyone who's enrolled is thinking about dropping the class. If soo please pm me, I think the Prof would be open to letting me switch spots that way tyy