Hoos looking to transfer?💙🧡
Hello and Happy Halloween to you! It’s a crisp, cozy, fall morning here in Cville, and Grounds are quiet in these early hours. The calm before the storm, with Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn this evening. It’s a perfect morning to be snuggled up with a blanket, a cup of coffee or tea, and a laptop reading applications.
Wait - what did I type? Yes, reading applications! That’s what our admission counselors, deans, and application readers have been doing these last few weeks. We’re immersed in reviewing transcripts, matching requirements, and reading personal statements - getting to know you, the person interested in transferring to UVA and continuing the next step of your educational journey.
A couple of points for you while you patiently await your spring decision.
Psst - are you really being patient? Personally, that would be hard for me. Hang in there.
Yes, a real-life team of readers is reviewing your applications and materials. We do not leave an important decision like this up to a machine. There are systems in place that alert us if a document is missing or something is flagged for review, but each application is read by at least two individual readers, if not more, before a final decision is made.
Speaking of missing documents, please check your portal and email regularly while you wait. We want to ensure we’re considering all your information. If something seems to be missing - for example, you told us you’re currently enrolled at your institution, but your transcript doesn’t show any fall courses - we’ll reach out for clarification. Your timely response to these requests is exceptionally helpful in allowing us to complete the review of your application.
If you have questions during this process - for example, your portal says we’re awaiting a letter of recommendation, but your instructor, coach, or supervisor says they submitted it - please reach out to undergradadmission@virginia.edu. We can help confirm what we see in the system.
Decisions for spring 2026 transfer admission will be released by December 1, 2025. You will receive an email notifying you of an update in your portal, and decision letters will be available there.
That’s all for now! Until next time, you enjoy a happy Hoolloween! 🎃
-The Office of Undergraduate Admission (OUA) Transfer Team
