Submitting a Complete Application

As you may know, you need to submit three parts in order to complete our entire application.  That's 1) the basic application, 2) the supplement application, 3) the application fee.  We won't see anything on our end until you submit all three parts via www.commonapp.org.  You might think they are linked together, but they are not.  Please be aware of this.  Once these parts are submitted, your common app account should say something to the effect of "Complete."  See below.

Optional Architecture Portfolio

We have very few architecture applicants, but if you are one of them, you have the opportunity to submit a portfolio of your work.  This is not required if you're applying, but it's an ... option. 
These can be submitted electronically and the deadline is March 10.  For more information, please go to http://admission.virginia.edu/admission/arts#  and read the instructions on submitting an electronic version.

Didn't Get In for Spring? Want to try again for Fall?

Quick reminder: If you were not admitted for spring 2013, there is a possibility that you can "roll over" your application for this fall.  You found some limited instructions on this in your electronic letter.  If you would like to be considered, please email undergradadmission@virginia.edu or send us a letter.   Email is faster, so I would recommend going that route.  When you write, put the word "rollover" somewhere in the subject line.   If you would like to switch schools (Commerce, Engineering, Architecture), please include that wish in your letter as well.

Not everyone can do this.  Students who are not eligible for rollover are current juniors attending a four-year university.  Unfortunately, these students are no longer eligible for transfer.  Please check out the main UVA website for information on our graduate programs.

Decisions will be released around May 1 for any rollover student who added in to the fall process.

**Most importantly, you need to send your updated college transcript including your Fall 2012 grades when they become available.  These will be due by March 1, 2013**

Good News! TRANSFER FINANCIAL AID Deadline - April 1

Good news readers,

The financial aid deadline for transfer applicants has been pushed to April 1, 2013. This will allow you more time to fill out your paperwork and do your taxes.  For more information, see the website for Student Financial Services - http://www.virginia.edu/financialaid/enter13-14.php.  The admissions deadline is still March 1. 

Transfer Open House - February 15

Some of you may have received an email from us and some of you may have spotted our website earlier today. Our next open house Friday, February 15 at 10AM.   You will hear from current students and faculty about the application and transition process to UVA. See the schedule below.  The day will begin in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom and progress from there.  Please register for the event here. Read the entire page and then click on "Register" on the bottom left.   This new registration process will instruct you to open a MyUVA account if you don't already have one.

Open House Schedule of Events:

10:00am - 10:45am: Transfer Information Session
11:00am - 11:45am: Presentations Given by Individual Schools
12:00pm: Walking Tour of Grounds

The day should end between 1:30-2PM. 

We hope you can join us!

The Firm Financial Aid Deadline

If you plan to apply for financial aid, there is a drop-dead deadline this year.  The deadline, March 1, is always the same as it's been in the past, but this year, if you don't apply by said date, you run the risk of not receiving grants and need-based scholarships.  Remember that only permanent residents and U.S. citizens can apply for aid. Provided you show need, you have just as much access to need-based aid as a first-year applicant.  Two forms are required when applying for aid -- The FAFSA and the CSS Profile.

Student Financial services is very accessible, via their website, facebook or twitter.

Check out the website... after you read this post ... and get started in February.  

Stay Tuned

Stay tuned for information on our next open house and online chat!  More importantly, stay warm!

Spring 2013 Transfer Decisions

All transfer decisions will be posted online this evening at 5PM EST.  Remember that you have to consult your SIS account to get your decision. You'll have information about this in your UVA confirmation email. We will post all decisions online, but we will only be mailing letters to admitted students.  A student is either offered or not offered.  There is no wait list process for spring admission.

Do not call the office to ask for your decision.  We do not give out decisions over the phone. To get to your account, go here and click on the "SIS Login."   If you don't remember your account information, seek out the help information on the left-hand side of that same page. 

Good luck! 

Reposting VCCS Transfer Matrix

As you begin to sign up for classes for spring 2013, I wanted to remind VCCS students who are interested in the College of Arts and Sciences of the transfer power point file on our website. 

Please see here for more info:
http://uvatransferadmission.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-key-to-many-vccs-course-requirement.html

Fall Transfer Open House

Readers, we hope you are being smart and keeping safe during this stormy, stormy week.  
You may have noticed that we've posted the date for our next open house on our website.  I thought I'd draw your attention to it here.   This semester's event will be on Friday, November 9 at 10AM.   You will hear from current students and faculty about the application and transition process to UVA.  The day will begin in the Newcomb Hall Theater.  Please register for the event here.

Schedule of Events:
10:00am - 10:45am: Transfer Information Session
11:00am - 11:45am: Presentations Given by Individual Schools
12:00pm: Walking Tour of Grounds

The day should end between 1:30-2PM. 

We hope you can join us!

College Fairs in Northern Virginia

For those of you who attend Northern Virginia Community College, please look out for us at next week’s college fairs at some of your campuses.  The schedule is as follows:

NOVA – Woodbridge – Tuesday, 10/16 – 10:30a-12:30p

NOVA – Annandale – Wednesday, 10/17 – 10:30a-12:30p

NOVA—Alexandria – Thursday, 10/18 – 10:30a-12:30p

Online Transfer Chat Later Today

This afternoon, from 4PM-6PM EDT, we’ll host an online transfer chat.  Stop in to ask questions about the admissions process. We should also have a couple of current students who transferred to UVA in the past participating.  They’ll answer questions about transitioning to UVA.  We will not “chance” anyone.  By that I mean, please do not give your stats and ask us to give us your chances.  

To join us, please go to http://admission.virginia.edu/chat and wait for the grey box to pop up.  Enter a username, click “Connect” and enter the rooms.One room will be for admissions questions. One room will be more Student Life oriented. 

We hope you'll join us!  

Five Days Until October 1

I am preaching to the choir here, but I wanted to send a little reminder that that deadline is just around the corner.  Ask your last minute questions here :)

Order Your Transcripts Early, Spring Applicants

It goes without saying that the deadline for Spring 2013 application is less than a month away.  If you are planning to apply, but you haven't done it yet, that's OK.  Go ahead and order your transcripts now.  We require the high school transcript (or GED report) and ALL college transcripts.  That means every single college you have attended.  We require all of them. Many registrars' offices will take 2-3 weeks to send a transcript, so start working on it now.  We'll match up your transcripts once we get your application or vice-versa depending upon how you proceed.  With decisions coming out in late November/early December, we won't wait for fall grades to do our review.  This means your transcript is ready to go.  Alright, I think I've gotten my point across :)