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Student Affairs

Student Affairs is here to help you navigate life at the school and UVA broadly. Our team is here to support you by connecting you to academic and well-being resources, opportunities to get involved in student groups, and events that focus on building community and professional development. Check out the information below to learn more. If you have specific questions, please reach out to our team, contact information below.

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Welcome Resources and Programs

After accepting your admissions offer, you will receive communication regarding upcoming orientation and welcome programs at the school. These programs are designed to help you learn more about the University of Virginia and the School of Education and Human Development community. Visit our admitted new student page for more information on upcoming events and FAQS!

Start Here
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Student Engagement and Involvement

There many ways students stay involved with our community. You can join a student group, engage in discussion on the Canvas Virtual Community or attend an event on Grounds.

Student Organizations
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Resources

We encourage students to proactively seek out resources related to their overall well-being, academic success and professional development. The Student Affairs team is available to support you if you are facing challenges to may interrupt or impact your student experience.

Current Student Resources
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Graduation

At the University of Virginia, graduation week is called Final Exercises. We are excited to celebrate our degree-seeking students (online and on Grounds!) at our graduation events.

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Events

All Events

Browse upcoming events sponsored by the Academic Programs and Student Affairs team.

EHD Yoga

  • - EDT
  • Holloway/Bavaro atrium

No Registration Required

Ice Cream Social

  • - EDT
  • Bavaro Atrium/Courtyard

No Registration Required

EHD Undergraduate Graduation Celebration

  • - EDT
  • Bavaro Hall Atrium
RSVP

EHD Doctoral Hooding Ceremony

  • - EDT
  • Darden School, Abbott Center Auditorium
RSVP

EHD Graduation Breakfast

  • - EDT
  • Breneman Courtyard
RSVP

Final Exercises: EHD Lawn Ceremony

  • - EDT
  • Lawn

No Registration Required

EHD Diploma Ceremony

  • - EDT
  • John Paul Jones Arena
RSVP

Summer Online Welcome for New Graduate Students

  • - EDT
  • Virtual - Zoom

No Registration Required

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