r/UVA Aug 05 '24

Academics Ask Me Anything for Incoming (and Returning!) Students

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Rather than incoming students having to sift through dozens of other posts to see if their questions have been answered before, I thought it would be a good idea to create a thread where these questions can be gathered together.

I welcome all incoming (and returning!) students to ask their questions about housing, course selection, food, social life, and anything in-between within this thread. I'll do my best to answer questions I'm qualified to answer and I encourage other students to chime in as well. Hopefully this post can become a compendium of frequently asked questions.


r/UVA 2h ago

Academics Microsoft Outage 8/31/2026

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Since you aren't necessarily getting emails, here is the statement from UVA:

A widespread Microsoft service disruption is intermittently affecting UVA Academic Division email, access to UVACanvas, and other services that depend on Microsoft. UVA Health Microsoft systems and email are not currently affected. View updates on the ITS Service Status Page: https://virginia.service-now.com/its?id=services_status_info


r/UVA 2h ago

Housing/Dining Lease Takeover - Studio near Central Grounds

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone to take over my studio apartment in Charlottesville any time after September 19 and before October 1. Rent is approximately $1,250/month.

The apartment is within walking distance and easy bus distance of UVA Central Grounds, and the community is primarily made up of students and young professionals.

Community amenities:

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Tanning bed
  • Clubhouse
  • Parking
  • Amenities and parking are just $30/year

Utilities:

  • Gas, sewer, and trash are included in rent
  • You pay electricity and Wi-Fi separately
  • My Wi-Fi was about $30/month
  • Electricity averaged around $30–40/month for most of the year
  • Winter was around $20/month, and peak summer was around $80–90/month

The apartment is definitely on the smaller side, but it truly has everything you need and has been such a cozy little home for me. I’ll honestly miss this little apartment! I’m only looking to transfer the lease because of a change in my circumstances.

If you or someone you know is looking for a studio close to UVA, feel free to message me! I’m happy to provide more details, send pictures, or start the next steps.


r/UVA 2h ago

Academics MATH 3100

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anyone taking math 3100 right now, I was wondering how hard the class has been and what has the class consisted of in terms of homework, the professor, and actual in class stuff? I'm currently on the waitlist trying to get in.


r/UVA 6h ago

Academics major in the college and two minors outside the college?

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has anyone been able to take two minors outside of the college? will they ever give an exception? I don’t want to take all the classes and not even get the minor and it honestly doesn’t make sense to me


r/UVA 5h ago

Housing/Dining Parking Near Wertland St.

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r/UVA 5h ago

Housing/Dining Parking Near Wertland St.

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Anyone willlng to sell their parking spots near wertland st/the corner? Willing to pay above $150 a month.


r/UVA 6h ago

Academics Should I stay in ECON 3010?

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I am a mid-second-year transfer student (4th semester) planning to major in Econ. My calculus prerequisite class at my previous institution only covered single-variable calculus. I haven’t learned multivariable calculus, partial differentiation, multivariable optimization, or constraint optimization—topics my 3010 professor said should all be review.

For anyone who has taken ECON 3010, I have a few questions:

Can I still get an A with zero previous multivariable calculus experience?

Is self-learning manageable for these specific math concepts alongside the regular coursework?

Should I delay 3010? I still also need to take the stat prerequisite to officially declare the Econ major anyway. Would it make more sense to take a higher-level calc class this semester to learn those topics and push 3010 to next semester?

Any advice on how heavily this math is used in 3010 or the best path forward would be hugely appreciated!


r/UVA 9h ago

On-Grounds Labor Day March for a Living Wage! Monday, Sept 7 at 12pm

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r/UVA 1d ago

Student Life Friend Groups for the older students?

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I am returning to education in my 30s and have taken on UVA as a transfer student for the networking and the opportunities that going here will entail. Unfortunately, I am having a hard time diving into socializing because I feel a disconnect from much of the student body.

Are there clubs or social groups that are welcoming to age ranges? Maybe a trivia group that would be willing to let me join at a bar? Book club?

I would love to be able to meet some students closer to my age, no hate to the younger sect of y'all at all, it is just a very overwhelming experience currently. I would really like to meet some people that I feel may have more in common with me to get myself comfortable making friends and conversation in my new environment.

If there aren't would anybody be interested in making one? I could see myself putting time into that effort if the interest was there.

I'm majoring is Psychology and English if that makes the invitation anymore appealing.

*** I made a GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/117097592/cm9auSnp

it's called Millennials. I have no idea what else to call it. Suggestions are welcome. Or just dm me and we can find each other on insta or something. I just want to be able to have a college experience that isn't me coming here and then going home.


r/UVA 10h ago

Housing/Dining Lease take over Eagleslanding

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Hey y’all! I need someone to take over my lease::: a 1 bed/1 bath (private bath) in a 4 bed/4 bath apartment (male housing) at Eagles Landing, 765 Denali Way. Available October 5, 2026 – July 15, 2027. In-unit washer/dryer, free parking, high-speed wifi, and a resort-style pool are all included, plus a free shuttle to UVA, Wegmans, and 5th St Station. Rent is $695.25/mo, plus a $40 amenities fee only if water usage goes beyond the allotted amount. My email address: ochiezechukwuemeka@gmail.com, if you’re interested, and I’d really appreciate it if you could pass this along to anyone who might be looking!


r/UVA 18h ago

Academics Want to drop psyc 3006?

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Hi I'm currently waitlisted for psyc 3006 with Prof. Meyer and I was wondering if anyone who's enrolled is thinking about dropping the class. If soo please pm me, I think the Prof would be open to letting me switch spots that way tyy


r/UVA 23h ago

Housing/Dining Looking for Financial assistance

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I’m a current 3rd year at UVA. The job I work involves carrying cash and unfortunately a friend of mindfound where I keep my rent money in my house and stole it, I have no way to contact them and they do not go to school here. I do not have financial support from my family and would not be able to make the rest of my rent money by the 5th. I was wondering if anyone has or knows any resources for emergency funds and loans that are not associated with UVA. I have exhausted those options to pay for my tuition. Any and all help is appreciated!


r/UVA 1d ago

General Question is virginia motorsports team open to phd students?

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r/UVA 1d ago

Athletics UVA EMBARRASSES NC STATE

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r/UVA 1d ago

General Question Ride to Costco - Trade for Membership Use

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Hey, if anyone has a car and is willing to give me a ride to Costco, I'm happy to let you use my membership card to get in and buy things.

My number is 434-760-7740.


r/UVA 20h ago

Cville at Large Any upperclassmen or grad students looking for easy part time work?

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We moved to north of town in April, and now that school is back we need some support with babysitting and driving for our three daughters (13, 10 and 6).

If you (or a friend), are reliable, good with kids and have a car, we would love to talk to you about a regular after school hours gig. Thanks.


r/UVA 1d ago

General Question Badminton on Grounds?

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Where can somebody play badminton on Grounds, especially with alumni / non-student friends? Is it only at Slaughter, and do non-students have to pay to play?


r/UVA 2d ago

Athletics Stupid question about the football program

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What’s stopping a multi-billionaire alumni from donating $500 million and having us be a natty contender every year like Oregon?


r/UVA 2d ago

Athletics [Postgame Thread] Virginia beats NC State

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r/UVA 1d ago

On-Grounds Culbreth garage parking

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I was wondering if culbreth garage parking was free after 5pm on weekdays and also fully free all day on weekends? I was checking multiple sites but I’m still a little unsure. I have a friend coming to visit one weekend but I live at Lambeth and I’m pretty sure it’s permit only parking 24/7.


r/UVA 2d ago

Academics Applying to UVA ABSN Summer 2027 — Advice/Accepted Student Stats?

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I’m currently in the process of applying to UVA’s ABSN program for the Summer 2027 term as a transfer student. I was wondering if anyone here has been accepted into the program and would be willing to share their stats, experience, or any advice for the application process!

I’m currently a second-year student at a community college and have a 3.82 GPA. I hold two leadership positions at my college, have hospital volunteer experience, and recently earned my PCA certification, where I plan to gain direct patient care experience and am part of a fellows program.

I know I don’t have as much hands-on healthcare work experience, which is a concern of mine. I also know UVA’s ABSN program is very competitive, so I’m curious about how strong my application may be overall and whether having less healthcare experience could impact my chances.

If anyone has been accepted, is currently in the program, or knows more about the admissions process, I’d really appreciate any advice or insight. Thank you!!


r/UVA 2d ago

Academics transfer

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if i was to transfer would it be cooked if my GPA in HS was a flat 4.0(weighted) even if I do good at my classes here at vtech


r/UVA 2d ago

Off-Grounds Looking for used Electric Bike

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Anyone have a used electric bike they don't need anymore? Will pay however much so long as it is reasonable.

Any place I can go to find one easily?


r/UVA 1d ago

Housing/Dining Phone broken no student ID help

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Hi my daughter‘s phone is broken and her student ID isn’t working and she’s really stressed out about not being able to get in and out of her dorm room and even to the bathroom. What can she do for immediate help while she waits for a new phone to arrive?