Student Support
As an undergraduate student at UVA Engineering, you'll have access to an array of student support services including peer-to-peer tutoring, professional academic coaching, access to mental health support, and dedicated advising.
Embedded Resources
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Assistant Dean of Students
UVA Office of Dean of Students has an embedded assistant dean of students in the Engineering School, specializing in supporting students in crisis as well as connecting students with University resources.
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Counseling & Psychological Services
UVA Engineering hosts two counselors from UVA's Counseling and Psychological Services team to support students with anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, healthy living and positive body image, multicultural issues, trauma and grief.
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Student Disability Access Center
Courtney MacMasters is the accessibility specialist for the School of Engineering from the UVA Student Disability Access Center.
Academic Advising
Every UVA Engineering student has a faculty advisor, who can answer questions about curriculum, study abroad and experiential opportunities, and other academic issues.
Academic Coaching and Tutoring
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Tutoring
UVA Engineering provides free, scheduled on-demand tutoring with student tutors. This service is a great supplement to class and office hours.
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Academic Coaching
Meet one-on-one with a member of our Undergraduate Success team. During meetings, you will have the opportunity to identify your strengths and areas of growth. Meetings are free, unlimited, and can be scheduled anytime of the year.
Schedule an Academic Coaching Appointment
If no times are available or you need to meet sooner, email your weekday availability to Lisa or Georgina directly.
Additional Resources for Students
Undergraduate Scholarships
Currently enrolled full-time engineering students are eligible for a number of scholarship opportunities including a hardship scholarship and other endowed scholarships.
Student Life
Student groups, study abroad, career development, clubs, and diversity - all these and others make an education in engineering at UVA special.
UVA Resources
University-wide resources that are available to all UVA students including dining services, student health, arts, class councils, residence life and more.
TimelyCare and Talknow
TimelyCare offers 12 FREE scheduled telehealth counseling visits with a licensed mental health provider to all students who have paid comprehensive health fees with their tuition (no insurance needed). TalkNow, an additional service through TimelyCare, connects students with a mental health professional any time of day, either by phone or video.
Contact the Undergraduate Team
The Office of Undergraduate Programs provides information, assistance and guidance to undergraduate engineering students as well as to prospective students and parents interested in applying to the School of Engineering undergraduate program. Applications are made through the University of Virginia.