Fall Fest

Saturday, September 21, 2024 & Saturday, September 28, 2024

Fall Fest will offer you exciting programming, access to students and staff, and ways to learn about the academic and cultural opportunities available at UVA. Fall Fest is designed to highlight Black, African-American and Hispanic, Latinx student experiences here at UVA. These one-day events for prospective students and families will also highlight some of the countless resources that students use to find their place in the diverse UVA community.

Fall Fest will feature information sessions on admission and financial aid, as well as our individual schools and colleges; lunch in our dining facilities; a student-led tour of Grounds; and more! Find the full schedule for each day below!

Registration for this event is first-come, first-served. Programming for each date is the same, so please register for one date that works best for you and your schedule. Please reach out if you have any questions! You can contact us by phone at (434)982-3200, or by email at [email protected].

We know that the best possible way to learn whether UVA is a good college fit for you is to visit Grounds. We also know that travel isn't cheap and some families may need financial assistance to make a visit possible. The University of Virginia is committed to increasing the college going rate of first-generation, low-income, and underserved students. Thus, we have funds available to provide travel grants for students who live in Virginia. The funds will be used to provide reimbursement of transportation to and from Grounds.

Students with balloons at Final Exercises

Fall Fest Schedule for Saturday, September 21st and Saturday, September 28th

8:00 AM: Check-In and Breakfast

Arrive, check in, grab a bite to eat, and meet some of our student volunteers on the Peabody Hall Lawn.

9:00 AM: Welcome Session

Fall Fest will kick off with a welcome from the UVA community and a preview of the day to come.

9:15 AM: Navigating Admission and Financial Aid

How do you apply to UVA? What makes a strong application? How might UVA help meet the cost to attend college? Come learn answers to these questions and more!

10:00 AM: School Sessions

UVA offers over 75 undergraduate majors and several different undergraduate schools. Attend one of the school open house sessions to learn more.

College of Arts and Sciences: Direct entry for first-year students. The largest of UVA's 12 schools, the College offers more than 50 undergraduate degrees and concentrations. It educates 70% of all the University's undergraduate students. It is the most flexible option to pursue as an undecided undergraduate student. Learn more.

School of Engineering and Applied Science: Direct entry for first-year students. Whether they are passionate about healthcare, committed to sustainability, dedicated to creating our cyber future, or focused on solving other societal problems, UVA Engineers bring unique perspectives and skills to everything they pursue. There are 11 different major programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Learn more.

School of Architecture: Direct entry for first-year students. Students gain a broad understanding of design and the built environment as the School of Architecture offers four closely related departments - architecture, architectural history, landscape architecture, and urban + environmental planning. These programs are rooted in creative and intellectual acts of design, making, research, scholarship, and engagement. Learn more.

School of Nursing: Direct entry for first-year students. Nursing courses begin in the first year of the program, and students will participate in clinical experience their second, third, and fourth years of the program. UVA's School of Nursing is one of the only undergraduate nursing programs with an international exchange program - fourth-year undergraduate students can study in Australia or New Zealand. Learn more.

School of Education and Human Development: As a two-year upper divisional undergraduate school, the School of Education and Human Development (EHD) offers Bachelor of Science in Education degrees that prepare students for careers in education, youth development, health and well-being, speech-language pathology and audiology, and more. All of the undergraduate programs combine classroom study with field experiences and an evidence-based approach to education and research. *The Kinesiology major program in EHD is a direct entry pathway for first-year students. Learn more.

McIntire School of Commerce: A three-year, upper-divisional undergraduate business program with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, IT, Management, and Marketing. The McIntire School of Commerce inspires students and empowers scholars to use commerce as a powerful catalyst for change. The McIntire School offers a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and four minor programs. Learn more.

Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy: A two-year, upper-divisional undergraduate program. The program focuses on understanding how public policy decisions are made; how civic leaders in government, non-profit organizations, and the private sector contribute to collective problem solving; and how policy decisions affect public problems in communities. The Batten School offers one major (Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Leadership) and two minor programs. Learn more.

School of Data Science: The University of Virginia School of Data Science - the first of its kind in the nation - is guided by common goals: to further discovery, share knowledge, and make a positive impact on society through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education. The School of Data Science program is a three-year, upper-divisional undergraduate school. It offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science and a minor in Data Science. Learn more.

11:00 AM: Lunch

Grab a seat in Newcomb dining hall and enjoy a catered lunch.

12:00 PM: Family Session

The University has countless resources to help students succeed and find their community. Panelists will include students and administrators from across Grounds - Residence Life, Safety & Security, Advising, Career Center.

12:00 PM: Student Session

Hear from current students about their experience at UVA.

1:00 PM: Open Houses

The Office of African American Affairs (OAAA) and the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) staff and students will be hosting open houses at the Multicultural Student Center in Newcomb Hall.

1:00 PM: Optional Tour of Grounds

An afternoon tour will depart at 1:00 PM from the University Chapel.

2:00 PM: Open Houses

The Office of African American Affairs (OAAA) and the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) staff and students will be hosting open houses at the Multicultural Student Center in Newcomb Hall.

2:00 PM: Optional Tour of Grounds

An afternoon tour will depart at 2:00 PM from the University Chapel.