Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Introduction to Public Policy is going online this summer!

Hello Future Possible Hoos!👋 Did you hear the news?📰

LPPP 2200: Introduction to Public Policy is going online for the first time this summer, and you can grab this UVA-specific prerequisite while it's hot!🔥

The Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy supports students seeking to make a difference in the world, be active and involved in their communities and/or government, or use the program as a stepping stone toward long-term goals like law school.  As with all schools and the College at UVA, Batten has a list of transfer course requirements that help ensure the smoothest transition for transferring.  They also ask for three prerequisite courses: Microeconomics, Social Psychology, and the UVA-specific Introduction to Public Policy.  This summer will be your chance to snag Intro to Public Policy online for the first time.💻

This 8-week course starts June 15 and runs through August 6.  It is an asynchronous class with a one-hour synchronous discussion each week.  To learn more about the offering and enrollment information, complete the interest form, and a Batten representative will reach out to you.

Until next time, happy transferring!💙🧡

-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team

Interested in Transferring into the School of Nursing?

Then this Transfer Pathways Information Session is for you!  Join the School of Nursing's (SON) director of admissions, Brit Dunnavant, for this Zoom session, Monday, April 13, 4pm-5pm.  Brit will share information on the 3-year transfer path and 2-year accelerated path.

Registration is required.  Visit the event website for more information and to get registered today!

Priority Deadline for Fall 2026 Financial Aid Packet is Tomorrow - April 1

Possible Future Fall 2026 Hoos!

Don't forget your priority deadline for completing your Student Financial Services (SFS) financial aid packet is tomorrow, April 1.  And, no, we're not fooling around!😉

Visit our past blog post for more information, forms (there are two!), and to get to the SFS website.

Happy transferring!💙🧡
-The OUA Transfer Team

If your area of focus is - or could include - the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), this post is for you!

You are invited to register for and attend the School of Engineering’s 2026 Open House, April 19, 2026!  The annual event brings together current students, faculty, and staff with prospective students to learn about what it means to join the SEAS and start your path towards an exciting career as an engineering leader.

This is an on Grounds experience, and registration is required. To learn more about available activities, registration information, and additional details, please visit our event page.💻

 

We look forward to seeing you on April 19!👋

 

Until next time, happy transferring!💙🧡

-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team

*Please note that this event is informational only.  Attendance does not have any influence on admission decisions.*

Biology Summer Research Position - App Deadline Reminder

Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Hoos who applied for fall 2026 Transfer!

Don't forget, if you're interested in the paid Biology Summer Research position, the application deadline is coming up on April 1. We aren't fooling around! Ha! I couldn't help myself.😜

If you need a reminder about this opportunity or the application process, check out our post from a couple of weeks ago.

Fall 2026 Transfer Applicants – Don't Forget Your Student Financial Services Forms

Hello, Hoos Interested in Transfer!👋  

Your application process is complete.  Woohoo Wahoo!🥳  Give yourselves a pat on the back! 

 

Definitely take a moment to breathe and appreciate that checkmark, but don’t forget that the priority deadline for completing your financial aid packet is April 1.  Submitting these forms by this date helps Student Financial Services (SFS) provide your aid information as close to your admission decision date as possible. 

 

Also, please remember that both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) AND the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile are needed.  For more information, and to get to these forms, please visit the SFS website.   

 

As always, if you have questions, please feel free to reach out to undergradadmission@virginia.edu. 

 

Until next time, happy transferring!  Go Hoos!💙🧡    

   

-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team 

Reading Season is Upon Us – Application Process Clarification

What is Reading Season, you ask?  That’s what UVA calls the time of year when readers (the real live people who read through your submitted application and documents) hunker down and dive into transfer applications!📖  Readers will be working diligently to review applications now through when decisions are released (no later than May 1). 

Please keep in mind that if readers have questions about the information you have submitted, or if something is possibly missing, our office will reach out to you. Please keep an eye on your email and your application portal!  Your timely response to these touchpoints helps us process your application to the best of our ability and according to protocol. 

 

Speaking of application...let’s talk about the difference between the Common Application and UVA’s Application Process. 

 

Common App is a tool/system, which is part of the UVA application process - a piece of a whole. 🍰🎂 Within the Common App, you complete the application, request all your official college transcripts, and add the University of Virginia as your program (which pulls in the UVA specific portion). 

 

Also part of the application process is requesting your official high school transcripts – this does not take place within Common App.⚠️ Remember – Common App is a tool/system that many colleges and universities use.  However, not every college/university asks for a high school transcript – we do.  These pieces of the whole process are required. 

 

There are optional/suggested pieces too.  For more information on the full breakdown, please visit our previous blog post on the application process. 

 

Until next time, happy transferring!💙🧡 

-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team

Want a degree from UVA but need an online program? The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) may be for you.

We know not every student can come live in Charlotteville or revolve their schedule around being in the classroom Monday-Friday during the workday.  Students work, students support themselves, students have full-time family responsibilities, and so much more.

The SCPS offers several programs and certificates, one of which is the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS).🎓  Offering flexibility in your concentration area and study methods (synchronous or asynchronous), students can build a degree and schedule that works best for them and their lifestyle.💻 

Join the SCPS for a BIS virtual information session on March 17 from 6:30-7:30pm to learn about this degree completion pathway, prerequisite requirements, application process, and deadline.  *Hint: it’s different from the application and March 1 deadline for our other programs.😉* 

Register today!