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General
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Who
is the president of U.Va.? |
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The
president of U.Va. is John T. Casteen III. He has been U.Va.'s president
since August 1990. He is the University's seventh president, preceded
most recently by Robert M. O'Neil (1985-1990) and Frank L. Hereford
Jr. (1974-1985). President Casteen's biography can be found on the
President's Office web
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How
do I find a current U.Va. student, professor or staff member, or a
graduate/alumnus? |
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Use
the University's People search to find currently
enrolled students, faculty and staff. For alumni, look at the Alumni
email directory. |
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What
is U.Va.'s central telephone number and mailing address? |
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The
central telephone number for U.Va. information is (804) 924-0311.
The University of Virginia does not have one zip code or a central
mailing address. However, there is an online listing of the most frequently
requested addresses and telephone numbers. |
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What
are some of the programs U.Va. offers for the community? How can I
tell what is going on at U.Va. on a particular day? |
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The
University's Things to
Do/Newsstand web page offers information on art exhibits, plays,
film, and concerts. It has links to a Daily
Calendar of events, athletics schedules, and seasonal calendars
from music, drama library exhibits, and and the Bayly Art Museum.
Also see the Public Service/Outreach web
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When
is graduation? |
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Final
exercises are scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 2000 and Sunday, May 20,
2001. |
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What
are U.Va.'s colors and mascot (and what is a Wahoo)? |
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Orange
and blue were adopted as the University of Virginia's official athletic
colors in 1888. The University's mascot is a Cavalier. Although the
Cavalier is the official mascot of the University, the Cavaliers are
also often referred to as the Wahoos, a term derived from a line in
The Good Old Song, U.Va.'s "alma mater." |
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When
was U.Va. founded? |
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The
University of Virginia was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. The
cornerstone of the University's first building was laid in 1817, with
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe in attendance. The
first class entered U.Va. in 1825, and the first degree was conferred
in 1828. |
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Admissions/Academics |
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How
many schools does U.Va. have, and what degree programs do they offer?
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The
University of Virginia has ten schools: the School of Architecture,
the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the McIntire
School of Commerce, the School of Engineering and Applied Science
and the School of Nursing all offer both undergraduate and graduate
studies. The Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, the
School of Law and the School of Medicine offer graduate studies. The
Curry School of Education offers graduate degrees and a 5-year dual
degree program with the College of Arts and Sciences through which
students receive both an undergraduate degree and their masters of
education. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers
a part-time undergraduate degree and many other programs and graduate
study. Further information, including academic departments within
each school, is available on the Schools
and Admissions page. |
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How
many students does U.Va. have? |
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In
the 1999-00 school year, the University enrolled a total of 18,346
students: 12,463 undergraduates, 3,998 graduate students, 1,645 first-professional
students (law and medicine) and 240 on-Grounds Continuing Education
students. More detailed information on enrollment is offered in the
enrollment section of U.Va.'s Online
Data Digest. |
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How
much does it cost to attend U.Va.? |
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2000-01
Tuition and Fees
(2 semesters) |
Virginians |
Non-Virginians |
| Undergraduate
and Graduate (estimated) |
$
4,335 |
$
17,584 |
| Room
(average for on-Grounds housing) and Board |
$
4,767 |
$
4,767 |
| Books
(estimate) |
$
800 |
$
800 |
| Personal
Expenses (estimate) |
$
1,300 |
$
1,300 |
| Estimated
Total Costs |
$
11,202 |
$24,451 |
A complete
list of U.Va.'s exact tuition and fees per semester for all schools,
including graduate and professional, can be found on the Bursar's
Office web site.
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When
can I apply to U.Va.? |
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U.Va.
welcomes applications from first-year candidates, as well as from
applicants seeking to transfer from other accredited universities
or colleges. First-year candidates typically apply during their
final year of high school; the postmark deadline is January 2 (or
November 1 for the binding Early Decision Plan). Transfer candidates
may apply after one or two years of college work elsewhere; the
postmark deadline is March 1 for enrollment in Fall semester (available
in all six of the undergraduate schools) or November 1 for enrollment
in Spring semester (available only in the College of Arts and Sciences).
For further information about the application process, visit the
Office
of Undergraduate Admission website.
If
you are interested in applying to one of U.Va.'s graduate schools,
select the appropriate link on U.Va.'s Schools
and Admissions page.
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Does
U.Va. offer part-time degree programs? |
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U.Va.
is introducing a new part-time adult degree program starting this
fall. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at U.Va. will
offer a bachelor of interdisciplinary studies (BIS) degree. The curriculum
for the degree has four components: liberal studies seminars, a concentration,
elective courses, and a capstone project. All elective courses for
the BIS are upper-level courses currently taught in the regular undergraduate
programs of the schools of Arts and Sciences, Commerce, and Engineering.
For more information, visit the School of Continuing and Professional
Studies BIS
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Is
U.Va.'s campus safe? |
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Safety
is a concern on all university campuses. As a result, the University
of Virginia strives to provide the University community with a professional
law enforcement response. In order to accomplish this goal, the
University police department offers the same level of services as
a municipal police department, as well as many other services unique
to an academic institution.
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University has established a number of programs and physical improvements
to help keep the Grounds safe. The University has 170 emergency
phones located near dorms, academic buildings, walkways, parking
lots, and many other locations around the Grounds. In addition,
cellular phones, programmed with 911 are available for student loan
at the libraries. The University police also provides safety seminars,
self-defense classes for women, neighborhood, worker, and student
watch programs.
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Does
U.Va. Offer campus tours and prospective student interviews?
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The
Office of Admission welcomes visitors to the University and is especially
delighted to host prospective students and their families. The deans
of admission offer hour-long information sessions throughout the year;
these sessions are followed by guided tours of the Grounds. A schedule
of sessions and tours is available on the Undergraduate
Admission page. While the Office of Admission neither requires
interviews nor uses them in the evaluation process, the deans of admission
do meet with students on an individual basis to answer questions and
to provide counseling. Such appointments do not affect the admission
decision. Prospective students who wish to stay overnight in a dormitory
should contact the Monroe
Society, an undergraduate organization that hosts prospective
students. |
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What
does U.Va. look for in prospective students? |
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Although
U.Va. is a state-supported school, it has always carried out Thomas
Jefferson's wish that it be an international university, bringing
together students from around the world to foster that broadening
of perspective encouraged by a varied and cosmopolitan environment.
Accordingly, while the Committee on Admission expects both intellectual
ability and academic achievement from all successful applicants, it
also strives to understand each applicant in personal terms, seeking
evidence of good character, imagination, leadership, facility in self-expression,
commitment to service, and any other qualities that would contribute
to the University community. |
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Visiting/Finding
People |
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How
do I contact a student or faculty member who is at U.Va.? |
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To
find the phone number or mailing address of a department, student
or faculty member, you can search the U.Va.
online telephone directory. You can find the email address or
personal web site of a student or faculty member through U.Va.'s People
Search. |
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How
do I contact a U.Va. alumnus? |
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The
University has an alumni
email directory that can help you contact alumni. Reunion information,
alumni news, and membership information are on the Alumni
Association web site. |
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How
can I find a physician from U.Va.'s medical center? |
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The
Directory
of Physicians is an easy central way to find a physician at U.Va.
The directory is searchable by physician name or by keyword. View
other medical center services from the Health
System web site. |
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Can
I take a tour of the campus? |
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See
the Admissions section above for information on tours for prospective
students.
For
historical tours, free guided tours of the Rotunda and Lawn are
provided year-round. Tours meet daily (except during the three-week
holiday break in Dec.-Jan. and during the final exam period during
the first three weeks of May) at 10, 11, 2, 3, and 4 at the Rotunda
entrance facing the Lawn. Call (804) 924-7969 for more information.
Tours are accessible to individuals in wheelchairs, and interpreters
are available for the hearing impaired. The Rotunda has brochures
with walking tours of the academic village, the Rotunda, and the
Pavilion Gardens. You can also take one of several virtual tours
from our Welcome Center
web site.
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Where
is U.Va. located, and where do I park when I get there? |
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The
University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia,
approximately 120 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. Two major
highways, Interstate 64 and US 29, intersect close to the University
Grounds. Detailed
directions to the University and a map
of the University are available for online viewing.
The
University's central hourly visitor parking garage is on Emmet Street,
about a block south of the intersection with University Avenue.
Visitor and patient parking is also available in two University
parking garages across from the University Hospital. The University's
garages have parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities.
There is also hourly parking on "the Corner" in municipal garages
on Elliewood Avenue, Fourteenth Street, and Wertland Avenue.
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What
is Charlottesville like? |
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Charlottesville,
located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, is
home to 38,000 people in the city and 130,000 in the larger metropolitan
area. Education, high-tech companies, light manufacturing, tourism,
agriculture, and retail trade make up its economic base.
Charlottesville
is a small, thriving city, 120 miles from Washington DC It has a
community symphony orchestra, a light opera company, and Renaissance
vocal groups. It celebrates the Film Festival every fall and the
Festival of the Book every spring. The downtown area is a brick-paved
pedestrian mall with more than twenty outdoor cafes and restaurants,
numerous modern movie and live arts theatres, and a cinema focusing
on foreign and independent films. From April through October, Charlottesville
celebrates Fridays After Five downtown, with live bands at its new
amphitheatre. Contemporary performers like Hootie and the Blowfish,
Charlottesville's own Dave Matthews Band and Zhane have all been
a part of the music scene.
The
countryside around Charlottesville, especially in the spring and
fall, ranks among the most beautiful sites in the nation. The countryside
offers numerous Civil War sites and historical roadmarkers detailing
more than two hundred years of history.
The
Chamber of Commerce
web site offers a wealth of information about Charlottesville/Albemarle
as does the Charlottesville/Albemarle
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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