Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series - Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy (Batten)

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role within the school?

Hi! My name is Jenn Fraticelli, and I am the Undergraduate Admissions Officer for the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. One of the main responsibilities of my role is to support and advise prospective transfer students. I work very closely with students within the VCCS who are interested in knocking out some of our pre-requisites early. Did you know you can take Introduction to Public Policy, our UVA-specific prerequisite classes, while you are working on your associates degree? 

2. What makes this program unique compared to similar programs at other institutions?

First off, we are an upper-school, which means you would start Batten as a third year (or junior status). This allows for an efficient transition for transfer students who are planning to complete their general education requirements in their first two years of community college/other university. Our Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership focuses on teaching students a mixture of hard and soft skills. Students pair rigorous liberal arts education with hands-on practical experience. With our two curriculum pillars landing in social psychology and public policy, you not only learn how to analyze data and problem solve complex social problems, but you also learn how to move people – how to be a leader. 

3. How would you describe the program's culture and learning environment?

Here at Batten, we focus heavily on community. As a Batten student, you get the perks of a small school and the benefits of larger UVA all in one. The learning environment is composed of a discussion-based setting. We want to hear all the different perspectives, backgrounds, and points-of-view to truly figure out the world’s toughest problems. Our classes tend to be smaller, which allows for more one-on-one time with professors. Our faculty are a mixture of academics and practitioners, which means you could be taught by a professor who worked for years as an economist or who worked on Capitol Hill, and have real life experience in the field teaching you the skills you’ll need to thrive outside the classroom. 

4. What types of students tend to thrive in this program?

Students who thrive at Batten are the ones who aren’t afraid to use their life experiences, passions, and interests to fuel discussion in the classroom. Students who want to see the world change for the better. We find that students who are engaged and active in the Batten community seem to have richer experiences while here and get more out of the program. If you are interested in public policy, government, political science, politics, economics, data analysis, psychology, public health, law, and more, we might be the school for you. We welcome anyone to inquire about us to see if you would be a good fit!

5. What are some common misconceptions prospective transfer students have about the program?

Because we are a small school, we are more competitive. This is not the case! Our requirements consist of having a 2.5 GPA (or higher), having 54-60 transferrable credits, and completing our three prerequisites (Microeconomics, Social Psychology, and Introduction to Public Policy). If you are a community college student, you can complete Microeconomics (ECO 202) and Social Psychology (PSY 216) while finishing your associates degree. If you are a 4-year student who is interested in transferring, we take equivalent courses as well. Introduction to Public Policy is a UVA-only course that can be taken online over the summer. We will work with you, as a transfer student, to make sure you are making the most out of your time before you get to Batten so that you can maximize your time/courses/interests when you get here.

6. What is one thing you wish transfer students knew about your school before they started?

It’s okay to not have it all figured out. It’s also okay to have several different interests – the most interesting people do! If you find yourself feeling like Batten may be for you, then try out one of our prerequisite courses and see if it’s the right fit. Keep in mind that in addition to our core courses, where you learn the foundations of policy, you will also take Special Topics or electives that allow you to explore your interests more fully.

If you are a current Piedmont Virginia Community College student who is interested in Batten and has between 12 and 30 credits completed towards your associates degree, you may be eligible for our direct transfer LEAD program. 

I realize that was more than one thing, whoops!😊

7. What is your go-to Bodo's order, and where on Grounds would you eat it?

It depends on what time of day I go. You can’t go wrong with a cinnamon-raisin bagel with plain cream cheese for breakfast and you also can’t go wrong with a BLT with avocado on a plain bagel for lunch! 

There are so many beautiful places to eat on Grounds, including sitting on a bench under a tree or enjoying the beautiful ceiling in the Great Hall in Garrett Hall, which is where the Batten School is housed (come visit and we can eat Bodo’s together!) 

Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series - School of Nursing (SON)

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role within the school? 

My name is Britton Dunnavant, and I’m the Director of Admissions at UVA’s School of Nursing. I manage all the undergraduate transfer admissions processes at the School of Nursing including the recruitment and evaluation of applicants to our three undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) transfer programs. Our team helps advise students throughout the entire admissions and transfer process until they arrive on Grounds. I’m a double Hoo and love to help students figure out which path into nursing they want to take through our programs.

2. What makes this program unique compared to similar programs at other institutions? 

There are several aspects of our programs that are unique, but I think the most noticeable thing for new students is the preparation that our students obtain. A Virginia RN license requires around 500 hours of clinical experience. Our students obtain close to 800 hours in our BSN programs. Similarly, our clinical simulation lab creates opportunities to practice scenarios that nurses often see in their clinical and professional settings on high fidelity mannequins. They then get to pair that practice with exposure to five different areas of nursing in their clinical placements along with a one-on-one preceptorship in their final semester in the program. As a result of this preparation, our students graduate and pass the NCLEX licensure exam at over 90%.  Simulation • UVA School of Nursing

3. How would you describe the program's culture and learning environment? 

The learning environment at the School of Nursing is quite collaborative. The curriculum is set up in such a way that you are progressing consistently from classroom fundamentals to simulation lab scenarios to clinical opportunities on the hospital floor. The sequential nature of our programs ensures that students are given the opportunity to make mistakes and learn in controlled environments and benefit from partnering with other students. Each clinical group is broken into groups of 8 students and many of the simulation elements are collaborative by nature. You will get a chance to bounce ideas off classmates in this environment and debrief with them as you enter the clinical space. Finally, many of our faculty members are still actively working in the nursing field or have moved into leadership roles. They are a wealth of information to guide students as they learn the specifics of the nursing role as well as mentors on how to progress professionally or grow educationally after obtaining the BSN. 

4. What types of students tend to thrive in this program? 

Students who thrive in our transfer programs are passionate about the field of nursing. We want to see that students have taken the time to perform well on all prerequisite or general education coursework but also that they have explored healthcare as a field. Whether that is shadowing on a hospital unit or engaging in a healthcare-related service or volunteer opportunity, we want students who know that nursing is the field in which they want to grow. While healthcare experience is not a requirement to be a competitive applicant for our transfer BSN programs, it does show that nursing is the area of healthcare that you’d like to pursue. Similarly, healthcare experience comes in handy on your application as it provides some great examples for the essay section! 

5. What are some common misconceptions prospective transfer students have about the program? 

A common misconception for prospective transfer students is that there is only one way to transfer into our programs. I always tell prospective students that whenever they decide they want to pivot to nursing as a career, there is a program at the UVA School of Nursing for their circumstances. We offer two pre-licensure programs for students to obtain a nursing license and their BSN: the 3-year Transfer BSN and the 2-year Accelerated BSN program. We also offer a post-licensure RN to BSN program for students who have already received their nursing license along with an associate’s degree but want to obtain their bachelor’s degree. Often, the trick is finding the program and application timeline that allows each student to put their best foot forward both on the application and while taking courses in their program of choice. Along those same lines, I think some students are unaware of the number of resources available to them as they are looking for the program that is the right fit for them within UVA’s School of Nursing. The admissions team attends numerous events across Virginia and out of state. We also offer advising appointments and information sessions so prospective students can receive the best information before they apply. 

6. What is one thing you wish transfer students knew about your school before they started? 

I wish transfer students knew about the level of support available to them once they have been admitted to their program. Whether that is our fantastic student success team, student representatives, or members of our Compassionate Care Initiative, there are multiple groups here to make sure that you transition to Charlottesville and to the School of Nursing well. Many of these groups know the common pain points for students and have specific resources that address these issues. For instance, our student success team offers tutoring and academic seminars for courses that have been difficult for students in past years. Current transfer students also put together resources on how to obtain housing, complete all your new student steps along with questions that they had while transferring to help students smoothly transition to their program. 

7. What is your go-to Bodo's order, and where on Grounds would you eat it? 

My go-to Bodo’s order is an everything bagel with sausage, egg and American cheese. I would absolutely bring that bagel to the Amphitheatre to enjoy. There’s not much better than a meal on the Amphitheatre steps on a perfect spring day. It was also a common meeting spot for my wife and I when we were undergraduate students. 

8. Is there anything else you’d like prospective students to know?

We always have ongoing resources for prospective transfer students at the UVA School of Nursing. Whether that is scheduling a virtual advising appointment, reaching out for a transcript review to ensure you have all prerequisite coursework completed, or attending an information session, we are here to help you! So much of the transfer process is making sure that the program and institution that you choose is a strong fit and works with your academic timeline and preferences. We have so many different ways to make that happen.

Nursing-admissions@virginia.edu

britton@virginia.edu

UVA School of Nursing Admissions Advising Appointment Scheduler

Tours & Info Sessions • UVA School of Nursing

Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series - School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS/E-School)

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role within the school?

I'm Lisa Lampe, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs in School of Engineering and Applied Science (also called E-school, SEAS, or UVA Engineering).  I supervise the Undergraduate Programs Office and provide comprehensive student support, including academic coaching, advising, advocacy, and major exploration for engineering undergraduates. I have helped develop a summer transfer program called Summer Transfer Engineering Program (STEP).  Check out the amazing team of people I get to work with inside of UVA Engineering!

2. What makes this program unique compared to similar programs at other institutions? 

UVA Engineering has a Support to Succeed Model where we provide holistic support to students and work to remove any barriers to student success.  We have embedded supports in our buildings for easier access.  For example, our Assistant Dean of Students serves on an on-call rotation across the university and is physically located right next door to me.  She is pivotal in our support of students as we know that student's learning is often impacted by life events or circumstances outside the classroom.  Similarly, we have two embedded counselors for mental health support.  

3. How would you describe the program's culture and learning environment? 

UVA Engineering is the second largest school at UVA with over 3,000 students.  So we have robust support and our 10 majors feel like a community within our school.  Students enjoy connecting directly with their faculty.  Check out UVA Engineering YouTube to hear directly from some of our students and faculty.

4. What types of students tend to thrive in this program? 

Engineering as a field relies on problem solving and a team approach to making the world a better place.  Students who thrive in our program explore their part in that larger purpose.  I would encourage you to think about your unique set of experiences that help you bring an understanding of the problems people and society faces.  Additionally, students who thrive also apply the design process to their own undergraduate experience by connecting with supports to intentionally learn deeply and be well. Our students see asking for help from their peers, staff and faculty as a sign of maturity and excellent problem solving.  

5. What are some common misconceptions prospective transfer students have about the program?

The most common misconception among students who transferred into UVA Engineering is that they will need to work harder on their own.  While I've heard the pace of course material is faster, the misconception is that everyone else is somehow easily learning the material at a faster pace.  To combat this misconception, I encourage all of our students, especially students who compare themselves to others, to open up, share their assumptions, make friends, and connect with learning and support resources.  A team approach is more efficient and motivating than working harder alone.

6.What is one thing you wish transfer students knew about your school before they started? 

Get to know one of your faculty and use Engineering Career Development quickly.  They will open up doors for you and help you consider paths you might not have already considered.  You are enrolling at a Research I institution with internationally renowned faculty who are doing cutting edge research and student organization who design and compete on the national level.  

7. What is your go-to Bodo's order, and where on Grounds would you eat it? 

I like the BLT on wheat with avocado.  To be honest, I typically eat at my desk in Thornton A111 and bring my own lunch since I enjoy cooking meals at home.  I'm pretty frugal and like fresh veggies and fruit, especially berries.  When it's nice or someone invites me outside, I go to Darden Courtyard in the middle of Thornton Hall or the picnic tables in front of Thornton Hall.

Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series - McIntire School of Commerce (McIntire/Comm School)

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role within the school? 

McIntire Undergraduate Admission Office.

2. What makes this program unique compared to similar programs at other institutions? 

McIntire's B.S. in Commerce stands out for combining a strong liberal arts foundation with a rigorous business education. Students explore a wide range of academic interests, which allows them to bring diverse perspectives into the classroom and their future careers. The integrated curriculum emphasizes collaboration, communication, analytical thinking, and real-world problem solving across various business disciplines, rather than teaching subjects in isolation. 

3. How would you describe the program's culture and learning environment?

McIntire is known for being collaborative, engaging, and student-centered. While students are highly motivated and ambitious, the culture is much more team-oriented than many people expect. Group projects, case studies, and experiential learning opportunities are central to the curriculum, creating an environment in which students learn from each other as much as from faculty. The community is supportive and welcoming, with faculty, staff, and peers committed to helping students succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Students benefit from a close-knit experience while also having access to all the resources and opportunities available through UVA.

4. What types of students tend to thrive in this program? 

Students who thrive at McIntire are intellectually curious, adaptable, and eager to engage both inside and outside the classroom. Successful students are often strong collaborators who enjoy working with diverse teams and are willing to challenge themselves through experiential learning opportunities. While academic preparation is important, there is no single "McIntire student" profile. Students with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and career goals find success in the program. Those who take initiative, seek out opportunities, and embrace collaboration tend to make the most of their McIntire experience.

5. What are some common misconceptions prospective transfer students have about the program? 

One common misconception lately is the program's timing. The B.S. in Commerce degree is a three-year (six-semester) curricular format. All transfer applicants enter as second-year (sophomore) students, regardless of the number of college credits earned prior to transfer. Applicants currently in their first or second year at another institution are welcome to apply; however, completion of the program requires six semesters of full-time study at McIntire. Students are not able to accelerate the program to graduate in fewer than six semesters.

6. What is one thing you wish transfer students knew about your school before they started? 

The transition can feel daunting at first, but students who actively engage with the available opportunities often discover a strong sense of belonging sooner than they expected and find their place within the McIntire community.

7. What is your go-to Bodo's order, and where on Grounds would you eat it? 

Depends on whether we’re ordering breakfast or lunch. One of our favorites is smoked turkey, feta spread, and cucumbers on an everything bagel.

Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series - School of Education and Human Development (EHD)

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role within the School?

Hi! My name is Stephanie Adamson, and I am the director of admission for the UVA School of Education and Human Development. I have worked in higher education for more than 30 years. I was also a first-generation college student and a transfer student, so helping students navigate their educational pathways is especially meaningful to me.

2. What makes the School unique compared to other institutions?

The School of Education and Human Development, or EHD, is a supportive community offering undergraduate majors that prepare students to improve lives by applying cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in a wide range of professional settings.

Our programs extend well beyond the traditional classroom. EHD brings together fields such as kinesiology, speech communication disorders, teacher education, and youth and social innovation. Although our students pursue different career paths, they are connected by a shared commitment to creating positive change across education, health, and social systems.

3. How would you describe the School’s culture and learning environment?

Innovative. Research-driven. Compassionate.

Every day, our faculty, staff, and students tackle issues that have a meaningful impact on people and communities, and they take that responsibility seriously. Learning in our classrooms, clinics, and community settings is lively, interactive, and personalized. EHD is a large school with the welcoming, close-knit feel of a much smaller community.

4. What types of students tend to thrive in these programs?

Students who thrive at UVA are intellectually curious, community-minded, and motivated to contribute. We look for students who are prepared to engage both inside and outside the classroom. Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in a future field of study or career are good indicators that a student will be successful in our programs.

5. What are some common misconceptions prospective transfer students have about the School?

I wish more prospective transfer students knew how accessible and eager our faculty and staff are to speak with them. We host information sessions, offer virtual advising appointments, and may even review transcripts for students who want a clearer understanding of how their previous coursework fits with our programs. Students do not have to figure out the transfer process on their own, and we encourage them to connect with us early.

6. What is one thing you wish transfer students knew about the School before they started?

Most EHD undergraduates begin taking courses specific to their majors during their third or fourth year at UVA. That is true not only for students transferring from another institution, but also for current UVA students who apply to EHD and change their majors.

Each year, new internal and external transfer students come together to form small, cohesive cohorts. They spend their final years learning alongside one another and graduate prepared to create meaningful change in their chosen fields.

7. What is your go-to Bodo’s order, and where on Grounds would you eat it?

Everyone should try the egg salad on a salted bagel at least once. I’m hooked! I like to grab one and find a comfortable spot on the Lawn where I can people-watch and enjoy the view of UVA’s historic buildings.

Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series - School of Architecture (The A-School)

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role within the school?

My name is Holly Middaugh, and I serve as the Director of Admission for the University of Virginia School of Architecture. I work with prospective students throughout the admissions process, helping them explore our undergraduate and graduate programs in Architecture, Architectural History, Urban and Environmental Planning, and Landscape Architecture. I spend my days helping prospective students learn more about the A-School, answering questions about academics and student life, and supporting students as they navigate the application and enrollment process. One of my favorite parts of the job is connecting students with current A-School students so they can hear firsthand what it's like to study here.

2. What makes this program unique compared to similar programs at other institutions?

The A-School offers a unique combination of hands-on design education and the resources of a top-ranked university. Students are encouraged to explore interests across UVA while developing expertise in architecture, landscape architecture, urban and environmental planning, or architectural history. You'll find yourself working on real-world challenges, collaborating with students from different backgrounds, and learning from faculty who are leaders in their fields.

3. How would you describe the program's culture and learning environment?

The culture is creative, collaborative, and deeply engaged. Students challenge one another to think critically, test new ideas, and approach complex problems from multiple perspectives. Whether in studio courses, seminars, community-based projects, or student organizations, there is a strong sense of curiosity and shared learning. There's a strong sense of community here. Students are passionate about their work, but they're also quick to help one another and celebrate each other's successes.

4. What types of students tend to thrive in this program?

Students who are curious, open-minded, and excited to explore new ideas tend to thrive at the A-School. You don't need to have a background in architecture or design to be successful. Many students arrive with interests ranging from art and environmental studies to history, engineering, or public policy. The students who do best are those who enjoy asking questions, thinking creatively, and working collaboratively.

5. What are some common misconceptions prospective transfer students have about the program?

One common misconception is that students need extensive design or architecture experience before transferring into the School of Architecture. While some transfer students do arrive with previous coursework, many enter from a variety of academic backgrounds. We value intellectual curiosity, strong academic preparation, and a willingness to engage with new ways of thinking and making.

6. What is one thing you wish transfer students knew about your school before they started?

I wish transfer students knew just how quickly they become part of the community. Because the A-School is relatively small, it's easy to get to know your classmates, professors, advisors, and student leaders. Transfer students often tell us they were nervous about joining an established community, but they quickly found friends, mentors, and opportunities to get involved both within the A-School and across UVA.

7. What is your go-to Bodo's order, and where on Grounds would you eat it?

My Bodo's order is constantly changing, which is part of the fun! Whatever I'm ordering that day, it's best enjoyed on a sunny afternoon on the Lawn!

Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series Kick-Off - College of Arts and Sciences (The College/A&S)

Hello, Hoo Friends! 👋

We are excited to kick off our Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series. 🔦 Over the next couple of weeks, we will share interview results with points of contact from each of our schools and the College where students are able to transfer, providing insight directly from the source about what each area offers and what they believe is important for you, our transfer-interested friends, to know about who they are!

We want to make sure to thank each of our representatives for taking the time to talk with us and provide invaluable knowledge, so we can share it with you! 👏

And now, the College of Arts and Sciences...

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role within the College?  

I’m Eric Bredder and I’m excited to take on a new role within the College this academic year as the transfer student success coordinator. In this capacity, I’ll be working with departments, advisors, and transfer credit evaluators to help understand and improve the transfer student experience in the College. I also serve as an Instructional Designer in the Learning Design Technology program, where I support STEM faculty and help manage the computer-based testing center pilot. I’ve spent the majority of my career teaching STEM fields and educational technology, including engineering, woodworking, electronics, and instructional technology. I've taught at the middle school, high school, and community college levels, as well as undergraduate and graduate education courses focused on engineering and pre-service teaching. I also helped build the Industrial Electronics program at PVCC, partnering with industry and universities to expand opportunities for students. My four years as community college faculty give me firsthand insight into the student experience, which now informs my work supporting transfer students. I'm excited for the opportunity to leverage these experiences to strengthen how the College supports our transfer students. 

2. What makes our programs unique compared to similar programs at other institutions?  

One of the things I love about the College of Arts & Sciences is that it offers the resources of a large flagship university alongside the close-knit feel of a small liberal arts college — a combination that's genuinely hard to find elsewhere. With 55 majors across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, students have the freedom to pursue what genuinely interests them, not just what looks good on paper. Our interdisciplinary and smaller cohort-based programs mean academic life here comes in many flavors. 
What I'd really want transfer students to know is how much hands-on learning is woven into the experience here — running an experiment in a lab, recording a podcast, collaborating with a faculty member on research, or diving into an internship or capstone project. This kind of learning-by-doing is where I've seen students discover what they're truly capable of. My advice to every transfer student: find a way to learn with your hands, not just your notes. That's where the joy of learning occurs. 

3. How would you describe the College's culture and learning environment? 

Culture, to me, is about how we support students in the space between "not knowing" and "figuring it out." Our general education curriculum is built to give students real breadth while they build genuine depth in a major. We want them developing judgment, thinking for themselves, and learning to act with purpose, even when the path isn't clear yet — and that's where the growth happens. 
That growth doesn't happen in isolation. It happens through conversations with peers, mentorship from faculty, co-curricular experiences, and students choosing to try something new. And the opportunities are everywhere here — roughly 1,800 students complete an internship or career-related summer job each year, about 1,400 study abroad, and countless others land paid research positions working side by side with faculty. 

4. How does the College support student thriving? 

Transfer students arrive with something the College truly values — real-world experience, hard-won accomplishments, and perspectives shaped by their previous institutions. That diversity makes this community richer, and we want them to feel that from day one.
That support starts early. During Wahoo Welcome, transfer students connect with their prospective major departments through departmental open houses — a chance to meet the people who lead their program and start feeling like part of the department right away. From there, every transfer student has an advisor in their corner, helping them navigate course selection and find ways to get involved that fit them. And thriving here can look like so many things — excelling in the classroom, performing on stage, leading a student organization, or giving back through public service. Really, it comes down to what a student wants to pursue, and we're here to help them get there. 

5. What are some UVA traditions or resources that transfer students should get to know?

There's so much to love about being a Hoo, and I want every transfer student to feel like this is fully their community too. I'd encourage them to explore everything from world-class athletics to the creativity of our makerspaces and music studios, to programs that help you design a life you're excited about after Grounds. At the heart of it all is a community of brilliant, curious people who genuinely want to learn from and with each other.
I also want new transfer students to know about the support built specifically for them. In addition to their pre-major or major advisor, there's a dedicated team of transfer advising deans who support students through academic or personal challenges and connect them to resources around Grounds like CAPS, Student Health, and the Transfer Support Team. Students also have access to student success coaches and peer-led learning, a student-driven STEM academic support program. 

6. What is your go-to Bodo's order, and where on Grounds would you eat it?  

Double egg, cheddar, muenster, everything bagel. Ketchup packet. Garden on top of Rouss and Robertson Hall. 

Summer Greetings from Grounds

Hello, Hoo Friends!👋

We hope the summer has been treating you well. Have you been missing your doses of UVA transfer fun? We've been mixing some summer sun☀️and recharging🔋with projects🏗️to help continue expanding our support and information sharing with our transfer-interested friends!

Did you notice our new design for the blog? Summer project #1.

Last week, we helped welcome our committed fall 2026 transfer students to orientation. Summer project #2.

What about the fact that the Common Application for Transfer opened this past Saturday, August 1, for both the spring transfer cycle for the College of Arts and Sciences and the fall transfer cycle for all our schools of enrollment? Summer project #3.

Did you see our Virtual Transfer Information Sessions scheduled for the end of this month to help provide information and answer questions as you start your fall term? Check out our events page to register! Summer project #4.

And now for our next delivery🚚 - our Schools of Enrollment Spotlight Series. Summer project #5!

We joined together with points of contact from each of our seven schools of enrollment to interview them about what each of their schools offers to transfer students and what information they think is most important for transfer students to know about their respective areas. We are so excited to share information directly from each of the schools and the College with you, so that you can get insight right from the faculty and staff working within the school where you could major! Check out today's post kicking off the series!

As you savor the remaining summer joy🍦, don't forget that when you're ready to get back into your school mindset, we're here to help!📚 Check back often for more exciting updates this fall!

*Psst - the website will be getting a refresh too - Summer project #6!*💻

Until next time, happy transferring!💙🧡 

-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team 

Fall 2026 Transfer Waitlist Update

I received the official update that we have closed the transfer waitlist for Fall 2026. We want to thank you for your interest in UVA and for participating in the waitlist process!

If you applied as a second-year transfer applicant and UVA continues to be of interest to you, we look forward to providing additional information about the transfer process and possibly reviewing a future application from you.

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a small number of seats for Spring admission. That application opens on August 1 and is due October 1. All of UVA's transfer schools (the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, the School of Nursing, the McIntire School of Commerce, the School of Architecture, and the School of Education and Human Development) accept applications for Fall admission. The next Fall application opens on August 1 and is due March 1, 2027.

If you applied as a third-year transfer applicant, we sincerely hope you find a feeling of home in your educational environment and thrive.

We wish you all the best as you continue your educational journey. Thank you!

Until next time, happy transferring!

-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team💙🧡

Fall 2026 Waitlisted Applicants - This Update is for You!

Hello Waitlisted Applicants! 👋

I received notification this morning that a very small number of admission offers will be released this evening to waitlisted applicants for the College of Arts and Sciences. I have now received confirmation that those offers should be released around 6 p.m. this evening.

For applicants receiving an offer, a message will be sent to the email address provided with your application notifying you that an update has been added to your application portal. You will need to log in to your application portal to view the update.

I also received confirmation that the waiting list is not closing today. We do not know whether additional offers, for any of the schools or college, will be made. If they are, we will let you know. If the waitlist closes, we will let you know. There are no hard deadlines for these decisions.

Please know that we understand waiting may not be easy. These decisions are made as information becomes available and can be confirmed. This is a fluid process.

Thank you for your continued interest in UVA!💙🧡

Fall 2026 Transfer Student Upcoming Deadlines

Hello Hoos!👋

For those of you accepting your fall 2026 transfer admission offer and who have paid your deposit,  please be aware of a few upcoming deadlines - both on June 1!

Housing:
If you are interested in on Grounds housing, please remember the application is open now and due June 1.  For more information and access to the application, visit the Housing & Residence Life webpage.  Heads up: you must complete your IT checklist and setup your UVA email first to log in💻.

Orientation:
Register for your summer orientation date by June 1.  Again, you must complete your IT checklist and setup your UVA email first.  Visit the Orientation & Transition Office webpage for first steps and access to reserve your spot for orientation.

Don't forget to follow these amazing offices and more on UVA social media to get the latest tea.📲

Until next time, happy transferring!💙🧡

-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team

A Sprinkling of Stats! Fall 2026 Transfer Admission Statistics

Happy Monday, all! For those of you not in central Virginia, we went straight from shorts, sweatshirts, and needing layers to busting out the ice pops to cool down and melting sundaes! Mother Nature must have known that Final Exercises were this past weekend.🎓

So, in celebration of the warmer weather and thoughts of heading out to Chaps Ice Cream on The Corner (if you know, you know), here are some sprinkles for your sundae, à la stats style🧁:

Before I serve up some numbers, here’s the scoop 🍨 *okay, I’m done with the ice cream banter now*: 
1) Please note that these statistics are unofficial, as official data comes from UVA’s Institutional Research and Analytics Office. 
2) Please remember that we are a public Virginia state institution, and we have a commitment to the Commonwealth; 2/3 of our students come from Virginia.

Fall 2026 Transfer Application Statistics:

Application Numbers

• Total: 5,068 
  

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• Virginian: 2,354

• Out-of-state: 2,714

• Virginia Community College System (VCCS): 1, 248 
  
  

• College of Arts and Sciences: 2,935 

• School of Architecture: 76

• McIntire School of Commerce: 957 

• School of Education and Human Development: 145 

• School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: 703 

• School of Nursing: 225 

• Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy: 27 

Offer Rates

• Overall: 21.8% (1,105) 
  
  

• Virginian: 31.6% (743)

• Out-of-state: 13.3% (362)

• Virginia Community College System (VCCS, including Guaranteed Admission Agreement applications, if applicable): 47.5% (593) 
  
  

• College of Arts and Sciences: 23.4% (688)

• School of Architecture: 27.6% (21)

• McIntire School of Commerce: 5.5% (53)

• School of Education and Human Development: 36.6% (53)

• School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: 30% (211)

• School of Nursing: 28.9% (65)

• Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy: 51.9% (14)

Until next time, happy transferring!💙🧡

-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team