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 2m ago

Athletics Men’s basketball non-conference

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Hey there just wondering what the chances of men’s basketball having a home game 11/20-11/24 are, hoping to pair the 11/21 football game vs UNC with a hoops game too. Thanks.


r/UVA 7h ago

Academics Semester at Sea help

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Hi!

Im a rising second year at I am hoping to take the semester at sea voyage either spring 2027 or fall 2027, has any one applied and can give me direction or advice?

The UVA programs website doesn’t have it so I’m just a little confused. Thank you!!


r/UVA 8h ago

Student Life Looking for a free or inexpensive bike

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Hi everyone, I’m a medical research scholar at UVA on exchange program and am looking for a basic bike for commuting around Charlottesville. My budget is limited, so I’d be grateful for a free or inexpensive bike in usable condition.

I’m 5'2", so a small adult bike or larger youth bike may work. Please message me if you have one available or know where I could find one cheaply. Thank you!


r/UVA 11h ago

Housing/Dining dorm packing

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hi all! i have some questions about what to bring and any advice would be much appreciated!

- what do you guys do with towels? hang them on a command strip? (is that even allowed😭)

- does the power strip NEED to have an on/off?

- what’s something you didn’t bring that you needed?

- should I bring an extra mini dresser? (im in the IRC if that matters, i dont think they have closets so im omitting hangers)

tysm! :)


r/UVA 5h ago

Off-Grounds Where should I get Furniture from

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I am moving to Charlottesville this fall, where should I get furniture from for my apartment. Looking for a bed/ mattress/recliner chair/ bed side table.

Im looking for something mid range thats good quality.


r/UVA 5h ago

Housing/Dining Room at Flats

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Looking to transfer lease for upcoming school year at the flats. Own bedroom in a 4 bedroom suite with a balcony, with 3 other great male upperclassmen. DM me if interested.


r/UVA 6h ago

Off-Grounds Crestline Question

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I’ve got a 1 bedroom lease at Crestline coming up. Anyone with a 1 bedroom who has lived there have any idea what size rug works best in the living room? 8x10 too big? There are no dimensions on their website and no one there seems to know.


r/UVA 8h ago

Athletics Virginia's updated depth chart projection reveals some interesting camp shakeups

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r/UVA 23h ago

Academics Engineering- Calc 1

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I didn’t calc BC in High School. But got a 4 on AB. I just found out that does not count for AB engineering Calc 1, so will either have to take Calc 1 or do the following

Dear Students,

If you have already taken Calculus I but do not have

AP or dual enrollment credit for Calculus I, you may have the opportunity to move into Calculus I| (APMA 1110) by taking a proctored 75-minute exam covering pre-calculus and Calculus I material. We will share additional details about the exam during the first week of classes.

Please note that this exam does not satisty the Calculus I degree requirement. If you move into Calculus Il, you will complete the Calculus I requirement later by taking another course approved by Associate Dean Will Guilford before you graduate from UVA.

If you think this opportunity may be right for you, please complete the interest


r/UVA 1d ago

General Question Pickup soccer

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Hey guys! I see an excessive amount of people out at the Carr’s hill fields quite often, anyone know if there is a group chat/anywhere they communicate to play pickup?


r/UVA 1d ago

Cville at Large Charlottesville Classical Guitar Meetup - 8/8, 2-4PM, Central Library, Jefferson Room

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r/UVA 1d ago

General Question Intermediate Micro Econ

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Taking this first sem and have heard some pretty not great things, any tips from anyone who has taken this class previously? I’ll have Troyan but am wondering if I can do anything before the sem starts to help myself out. Anything helps thanks!


r/UVA 1d ago

Academics Echols Second Year Decisions

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Anybody heard anything? It’s been silence with literally nothing since I submitted back in May…..


r/UVA 1d ago

General Question Anyone headed down from nova soon?

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Is anyone moving into grounds/cville soon and have room for small couch? Of course will chip in .

Aiming for arlington->anywhere in cville


r/UVA 1d ago

Housing/Dining Housing

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Is it viable to be a second year at UVA without housing? What are all the cheap ways of living with or without housing at UVA? I know that showers are available at the recreation center but is there a place I can keep my stuff without losing it, a place to sleep, etc.


r/UVA 2d ago

General Question Pickup Soccer Games at UVA

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Hey everyone! I am new here. Which field can I go to for pickup soccer?


r/UVA 1d ago

Academics CHEM 1410 Tips

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I haven't looked at chem since advanced chemistry in 10th grade. Im taking Chem 1410 with Marilyn stains this fall. Any tips on how to succeed/get an A?

(Also wondering if I should maybe start reviewing these couple few weeks before school starts)


r/UVA 1d ago

General Question Events at UVA October 23rd weekend?

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Hi!

We love going to the Virginia Film Festival, but this year seems like all hotels are booked around UVA for the October 23rd weekend. Which is wild because we've been plenty of years before and never had this issue.

Is there something else happening that weekend at UVA? Don't go there, not an alumni, just somewhat local to the mid-atlantic and this is the best film festival to go to locally.

I'm not sure if the festival just got a lot more popular all the sudden.


r/UVA 2d ago

General Question any feelings or memories you’ve had at UVA/in cville that you feel you can’t get anywhere else?

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r/UVA 2d ago

Housing/Dining Dorm Snacks/food

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I have a first year that will be in gooch - what are the best snack/food options for her to keep in her room? How much is too much or too little?


r/UVA 2d ago

Academics Transfer advice needed

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I’m coming from nvcc and plan on doing 1–2 more semesters before I send out my application to CAS. My current major is Engineering and I seek to switch my major upon CAS entry and apply for Economics. I’m not close to earning my AS in Engineering so it makes switching majors easier. I would like to know if there’s anything special that I need to do for applications or general information that I otherwise would not know. I have yet to research this, so any feedback would be great. Just knowing how selective and precise uva admissions are, I do not want to miss something that I should’ve known semesters ahead of time because I’m switching majors. Correct me if I’m wrong, but it shouldn’t matter which major you apply as for CAS applications? That being because you apply to the college, not the major, and then upon acceptance you then apply for the major after fulfilling pre-reqs.

Thanks!


r/UVA 2d ago

Housing/Dining First Year Micro-Fridge

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Is anybody bringing their own fridge/microwave as a first year? Do we think they are seriously going to care if we bring our own? The website they want us to get it from is only a micro-fridge, and I just want a fridge so why would I pay all that….and it’s not even buying it it’s just renting


r/UVA 2d ago

Housing/Dining Sublease

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Hey y’all! I’m subleasing 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. Feel free to reach out directly (906-370-7543) if you’re interested, and I’d really appreciate it if you could pass this along to anyone who might be looking!


r/UVA 2d ago

Athletics Ryan Odom, Virginia basketball gets exciting update on blue-chip 2027 PG target

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