Orientation and New Student Programs
Summer Orientation
Fall Orientation
Family Weekend
Project Serve
First Year Seminar
Transfer Student Peer Advisor Program


Transfer Students
Announcements & Upcoming Events

2008 Transfer Summer Orientation
Session G: Thursday, July 17 (for Commerce, Education and Nursing transfers and third-year transfers in the College of Arts and Sciences)

Session H: Friday, July 18 (for Engineering transfers and second-year transfers in the College of Arts and Sciences)

 
Transfer Student Peer Advisor Heather Welborn speaks with a new student at a garden party
Welcome
 

On behalf of the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs, welcome to the University of Virginia! Students transferring to UVa bring a wealth of experiences and backgrounds, and come from more than 200 other institutions of higher learning across the United States and around the world. We're delighted that you've chosen the University as the place to make your mark.

Transfer Student Peer Advisor Program
 

The Transfer Student Peer Advisor (TSPA) Program pairs current upperclass students with new transfer students. Incoming students should be contacted by their TSPA during the summer prior to enrollment, and TSPAs should keep in touch with students throughout the academic year. TSPAs coordinate events for their small groups, and the TSPA chairs work to bring together all TSPAs and new transfer students. Selection for TSPAs for the coming year takes place in the spring.

Meet the 2007-08 Transfer Student Peer Advisors (TSPAs)

Transfer Student Orientation Program
 

Students who are transferring in the fall semester to the University from another college or university are expected to attend Summer and Fall Orientation programs. In addition, the University sponors a one-day orientation in January for students who transfer mid-year.

During the summer, you will have your student ID card made, select classes and learn about services for students. Your parents may wish to attend the parallel guest Orientation program during the summer. If you are absolutely unable to attend, you will receive information from the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs regarding how best to prepare for classes in the fall.

You will receive information by mail after the University receives your acceptance and tuition deposit. The cost of the undergraduate orientation program will be included in your fall tuition and fees bill, and includes the advising, programming and dining costs during your session. Transfer students needing overnight accommodations at the end of their session (G or H) may take advantage of optional one-night housing in Hereford for an additional $34.50, which can be paid at Check-In.

During Transfer Welcome Week in the fall, you can participate in Project SERVE, a one-day community service event; take a bus tour of Grounds; attend the Transfer Student Garden Party; and much more! There will also be plenty of social events planned by your Transfer Student Peer Advisor throughout the semester, such as apple-picking at Carter's Mountain or attending the Lighting of the Lawn ceremony.

Ongoing Support
 

Throughout your time at the University, the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs can help you work through challenging situations, discuss individual and community issues of concern, and develop programming ideas. Please do not hesitate to contact us at orientation@virginia.edu or at 434.982.4555.

Additional support and resources are available through your school of enrollment. Contacts in each of the schools include:

Architecture: Sharon McDonald (434.924.3937) email; slf7a@virginia.edu
Arts and Sciences: Frank Papovich (434.924.3350) email: jp@virginia.edu
Commerce: Rebecca Leonard (434.924.3865) email: rll9e@virginia.edu
Education: Joanne McNergney (434.924.0739) email: jmh8j@virginia.edu
Engineering and Applied Sciences: Paxton Marshall (434.924.3164) email: ppm5y@virginia.edu
Nursing: Theresa Carroll (434.924.0141) email: tjc4g@virginia.edu

 

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