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.
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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.
Start Here
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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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions that students ask starting out.
Welcome Wednesday Email Archive
Looking to revisit new student information that was shared in a "Welcome Wednesday" email?
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Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMLocation: Rice Hall room 103
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Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: Olsson 211 (Link Lab) & Zoom
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Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMLocation: MEC 341
Life on Grounds
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Student Support
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.