Institution name

University of Virginia

Total number of students

20895

Total number of international students

1888

Contact address for international enquiries

CHARLOTTESVILLE 22904

Telephone

+1 434 982 3010

Venue / office name

Curry School of Education, Department of Leadership, Foundations, and Policy

Contact address for international enquiries

PO Box 400265
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Virginia
22904

Venue description

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. The University of Virginia envisions and cultivates a community of understanding, tolerance, and respect. The University of Virginia has eleven 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 a master's of education. The School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers a part-time undergraduate degree and many other programs and graduate study. The Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy trains students for public service careers in both domestic and international arenas. Graduates of the School will assume leadership positions in government, in the non-profit sector, in consulting firms, and in selected private sector firms.

Telephone number

+1 434 982 3160

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The University of Virginia requires all incoming first year undergraduate students to live on-grounds. Alderman Road Residence area consists of 11 houses, accommodating over 1300 residents. Eight of the buildings are suite-style, with five double (some triple) bedrooms, totaling 9-11 residents per suite. Each suite shares a spacious common living area and a bathroom. The suite area provides a location for study that doesn't disturb a sleeping roommate, or a place to hang out with friends. The suite opens out to a balcony. The other three buildings have hallway-style double rooms. The University also offers a number of different residence styles and locations for upper class students. Apartments, single bedrooms in a suite arrangement, residential colleges, and language houses provide a wide variety of experiences for student living. Students in their final undergraduate year may also apply to live on the historic lawn at the heart of Jefferson's original university. It also reserves housing for graduate students in two areas. Copeley III is located across from the Law School in North Grounds, and offers apartment living with double-occupancy bedrooms. The historic range area and Cracker box are located in the center of Grounds. It has two apartment communities available for students with families. Copeley Hill and University gardens both offer several apartment options, and are designed to provide quality economical housing in an atmosphere of community interaction.