Schedule

The following schedules for summer 2012 will provide you with a general outline of what is covered in your Orientation program.

First Year · Day One

7:30 – 10:15 am

Check-In · Student Activities Building

Sign in, have student ID photo taken in the Runk Green Room (located in the Hereford Residential Complex) and pick up Orientation and academic information.

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8:30 – 10:30 am

Placement Exams

You will need a Number 2 pencil.

  • Russian: Clark 102 (exam administered only at 8:30am)
  • Latin: Clark 101 (exam administered only at 9:00am)
  • German: Minor 130 (exam administered only at 9:00am)
11:00 – 11:45 am

Welcome Address · Old Cabell Hall Auditorium

Come hear about enduring traditions and new initiatives by important members of the U.Va. community.

11:45 – 12:30 pm

Meet Your Orientation Leader · The Lawn

Team up with your student Orientation Leader on the Lawn and get to know members of your class. (Rain Sites: Various Locations)

12:30 – 2:00 pm

Lunch in Observatory Hill Dining Room

2:00 – 5:00 pm

Dean’s Talk and Course Scheduling Workshops

If possible, bring transcripts, SAT II, AP, and language placement exam scores.

  • Arts and Sciences: Chemistry 402
  • Arts and Sciences Transition Program: Chemistry 304 (Session A only)
  • Arts and Sciences Echols Scholars: Ruffner G004B (Session B, D & G only)
  • Architecture: Campbell 158 (Session C only)
  • Education: Bavaro 116 (Session D only)
  • Engineering and Applied Science: Rice 130
  • Nursing: Claude Moore Nursing Education G010 (Session B only)
5:15 – 6:15 pm

Dinner in Observatory Hill Dining Room

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Student Life at UVA

Ask a panel of Orientation Leaders questions about acclimating to student life.

Various Locations (See your Course Registration Sheet for exact locations)
8:00 – 8:30 pm

Hall Meetings with Orientation Leaders · Hereford and Gooch Residential Areas

Meet with Orientation Leaders to review Day One events and prepare for Day Two.

9:00 – 11:00 pm

Fun at the AFC/ Evening Activities · Aquatic and Fitness Center

Join classmates for an evening of music and food, mingle with Orientation Leaders, take a hip-hop or zumba class, or enjoy a late-night hike.

Day Two

8:00 – 9:00 am

Breakfast in Observatory Hill Dining Room

9:00 – 4:00 pm

Course Registration

Bring course selections to the following location during assigned time in order to register for courses.  Language placement exam scores will be distributed only during this time in Wilson 301.  

  • Arts and Sciences: Wilson 301
  • Architecture: Campbell-Shure Studio (Session C only)
  • Education: Bavaro 104 (Session D only)
  • Engineering and Applied Science: Mechanical Engineering 213
  • Nursing: Claude Moore Nursing Education (See advising assignment for exact location) (Session B only)
2:30 – 5:00 pm

Check-Out · Student Activities Building

Check-Out will not begin before 2:30 pm.

Students will turn in keys, register for U.Va. Emergency Alerts text messaging and pick up student ID card from Runk Green Room (located in Herford Residential Complex). Please note: students who do not turn in their key at Check-out will be assessed a fee.

Day Two Additional Programming Opportunities

9:30 am

Bus Tour

Tour will begin at the bus stop outside Observatory Hill (McCormick Road Side)

Take a tour of the various University bus routes narrated by Orientation Leaders.
10:00 am
11:00 am

Walking Tours of Classroom Buildings

10am tour: Meet Orientation Leader outside Observatory Hill.
11am tour: Meet Orientation Leader on the steps of Old Cabell Hall.

Take a tour of University classroom buildings.
11:30 – 2:00 pm

Lunch in Observatory Hill Dining Hall

12:00 – 4:00 pm

Hoos In: Student Financial Services · Aquatic and Fitness Center, Wet Classroom

Get questions answered about tuition, financial aid, and signing up for payment plans.

12:00 – 4:00 pm

Residence Hall Open House

Visit a room in the McCormick Road, Alderman Road or Gooch-Dillard residential areas.

12:30 – 2:30 pm

Resource Fair · Aquatic and Fitness Center, First Floor

Participants include offices such as Office of the Dean of Students, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Office of African-American Affairs, University Career Services, the International Studies Office, The Bookstore, Cavalier Advantage, Cavalier Computers, Dining, Housing, and Information Technology Services (ITS).

3:00 – 4:00 pm

McIntire School of Commerce Information Session for Parents and Prospective Students · Rouss/Robertson 120

Learn about the curricula, courses, and application procedures for entering the School of Commerce.