What To Do Next …
You've activated your email, registered for Summer Orientation, and started to prepare for enrollment. Here's what to do next.
Welcome Book
Starting in May, students who have paid their deposit will begin receiving a Welcome Book in the mail with details about Summer Orientation, Housing, Dining, Student Health, Cavalier Advantage, the UVa Bookstores, Cavalier Computers, Information Technology Services, and more.
Until your book arrives, you can browse the online version to learn how to prepare for enrollment.
On this Site You'll Find
- Dates for the Summer Orientation sessions
- How to register for Summer Orientation
- A list of hotels offering rooms and/or discounts for orientation
- Maps and driving directions
- Daily schedules for your session
- A list of items to bring to orientation
- Bios of the orientation leaders
- and some answers to frequently asked questions about orientation
About Orientation
Welcome to the University of Virginia! We are glad that you have chosen to be a part of our community. The University is gearing up to welcome more than 3,000 new students and their family members to the Grounds this summer.
Orientation is your chance to learn about the University, ask questions, sign-up for classes, get to know your fellow classmates, and begin your adventure as a new student!
Summer Orientation sessions for first-year students last for two days. For transfer students, the sessions are completed in one day.
A program for parents and guests runs concurrently with the program for new students. Additional orientation programming will take place in the fall after you arrive on Move-in Day.
Before You Get Here
Remember: You must wait 72 hours after you have paid your $250 deposit before starting with step one.
- Activate Your UVa Email Before you can do anything, you must take the Responsible Computing Quiz and choose your email vendor.
- Register for Orientation Summer Orientation is strongly encouraged; register early for your preferred dates.
- Prepare for Enrollment From your Dining Plan and Dorm to your Classes and Health Insurance, log-on to @uva to take care of all the pre-entrance requirements. Deadlines are approaching, so start now.
Prepare for Enrollment
Through @uva you’ll be able to keep track of all the things you need to do before you arrive in the fall.
One weekday after you first log-on to @uva, you’ll see a list of steps to complete along with links to the University resources you can consult for more information.
In the meantime, here are some important deadlines that are approaching fast:
- Housing Application Mandatory for first-years; Optional for transfersTransfer Deadline: May 29 First-Year: June 5
- Complete your Student Information Form College of Arts and Sciences and Architecture onlyCLAS Deadline: June 12 ARCH Deadline: Postmarked by June 16
- Dining Contract Mandatory for first-years; Optional for transfersDeadline: July 28
- Tuition and Fees Please note: Student Financial Services is still processing scholarships and aid. This process will not be completed until bills post on July 16, so do not be alarmed if your aid has not shown up yet. However, if after July 16 your aid still hasn't posted, please contact Student Financial Services.Deadline: August 12
- Student Health Record All students must mail the completed Health Record and proof of insurance by the deadline or they will incur a registration block and $100 late fee.Deadline: Postmarked by August 31
