Congratulations on becoming a new University of Virginia student! Now that you have been admitted to the University, you are probably wondering what you should do next. The University will send you several summer mailings to provide you with information and forms that need to be returned before the fall semester begins. This Web site is intended as a supplement to the Summer and Fall Orientation programs, and the various mailings that you will receive, so that you may start to understand how the University works.

As an admitted student, you will be eligible to register online for a Summer Orientation session once you receive a letter from the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs. This mailing will be sent to you on a rolling basis beginning March 31st, and after the Office of Admission has received and processed your acceptance and tuition deposit.

Students accepted under the early decision program will not receive their letter until after March 31st. If you were accepted early, you must wait until this time to register online for orientation.

In May, you will receive a book called "MyUVa," which contains information about Housing and Dining options as well as Student Health requirements. Please pay close attention to the deadlines listed for each office.

The Office of Information Technology and Communications (ITC) is in charge of the computer labs and the computer network at the University. ITC will mail you information regarding their services, and their recommendations regarding the type of computer you should have (if you choose to purchase one before coming to U.Va.), Along with information about the computer labs around Grounds that are available for your use. You will also be able to attend a presentation during Summer Orientation and ask questions of the employees from ITC and Cavalier Computers (the University Bookstore division that sells computers).

Dining Services provides numerous locations around Grounds where students gather to eat with fellow students and faculty members. The "MyUVa" book, which is mailed out in May, contains information about signing up online for a Dining Plan.

The "MyUVa" book also includes information about the various housing options for first-year and transfer students at U.Va. All first-year students will be required to complete the online "First-Year Housing Application" to be included in the random assignment process. Roommate assignments for first-year students will be posted online.

Transfer students should fill out the "Transfer Student Housing Application for 2006-07" found online if they wish to be included in the selection process. The Housing Office will do its best to provide spaces for all transfer students.

For more information about the on-Grounds Housing application process, visit www.virginia.edu/housing/.

The Office of the Dean of Students provides support and programs that assist all students at the University. The five different divisions of that office cover most areas of student development: Student Life; Center for Alcohol and Substance Education; Orientation and New Student Programs; Fraternity and Sorority Life; and Newcomb Hall (Student Center). If students have questions or concerns that should be addressed but they are uncertain where to turn, they should begin at the Office of the Dean of Students, which will assist the students with their problems or refer them to the appropriate University office.

Student Financial Services covers financial aid issues and student accounts. Students and parents should not hesitate to contact Student Financial Services if they have any questions about any financial issues at the University (e.g. payment of tuition, financial aid awards, etc.). Representatives from Student Financial Services will be available to answer questions at Summer and Fall Orientation.

The University of Virginia provides all students with high quality, confidential health care at the Elson Student Health Center. Because academic achievement and extracurricular participation depend on good health, the Health Center's goals are to help students maintain health through education and prevention, and to restore health when necessary by treatment of illness, injury, or stress.