Welcome, New Students!

Get started in your graduate program with New Graduate Student Orientation and a checklist to prepare you for success on your first day and beyond.

We are excited that you have chosen to join us in pursuing answers to critical global challenges. Welcome to our community of scholars!  To help you navigate your start at UVA we send weekly ‘Welcome Wednesdays!’ emails over the summer with information pertaining to life at UVA, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and beyond.

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  • New Student Checklist

    To prepare for a successful start, the checklist gives you the steps you need to take before you arrive and upon arrival.  

    See the checklist

  • Orientation Schedule

    The Office of Graduate Programs will provide details regarding orientation prior to the start of each semester. The Fall 2024 in-person orientation will be held on August 22, 2024.

    View the schedule

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to the most commonly asked questions that students ask starting out. 

    See FAQs
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    We're here to support you with an array of services covering a range of areas, including academic, personal, and professional support resources.

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    Get Involved

    Explore ways to get involved in the school, university, and community while at UVA Engineering.

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Graduate Student News

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    Using a new AI tool, biomedical engineering professor Jeff Saucerman’s team discovered a drug used by millions for anxiety and depression also has surprising heart-healing potential.

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    Mounting a cyber defense for a hypothetical biotech platform reinforces UVA Engineering’s leadership in cybersecurity.

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    Learn who demonstrated exceptional achievement in academics, research, leadership and service.

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