University of Virginia Reviews

"It is a wonderful experience to help you grow both intellectually and in maturity. This growth can be unlimited but you have to put effort in. You get as much as you give."

"UVA is an amazing university. During my three-and-a-half years there, I became part of an amazing community of trust and encouragement. With so many opportunities (for internships, summer programs, study abroad opportunities, and networking events) as well as over 800 clubs (for academics, social life, volunteerism, etc.), this university very soon begins to feel like home. I loved my time here, and I would recommend UVA to anyone who wants rigorous academics, an amazing social life, and opportunities that will jumpstart your career.Read Less"

"I was dead-set on attending William & Mary when I was looking at universities in Virginia. In fact, I only applied to UVA because they had extended their deadline and I had some extra time. I am so happy I did. The University of Virginia is an amazing place to learn. Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the grounds of UVA are made to be a place focused on creating a community of learning. There is a group for every type of student, whether it be greek life or LARPing. If it doesn't exist you can create it and the university will support your efforts. As for academics, the university is touted as being one of the best universities in the country, especially for the cost of tuition. When I was a student, I had professors who had been civil rights leaders and instrumental in the Palestinian-Israeli Peace Talks. Even though you will have large lectures in your 101 classes you still get to have one on one discussion in the seminars for that lecture. The best part about UVA is its traditions and culture. It would not be uncommon for students to walk across grounds (campus) from an a capella concert humming the Good Ol' song (school song) to gather at the Rotunda and watch streakers make their way down the length of the Lawn (the quad) before whispering to the statue of Thomas Jefferson "Good Night." This is exactly what happened to me when I visited UVA as an incoming first year and what made me so excited to attend the University.Read Less"

"The nurse practitioner program at UVA prepared me well for my career as a family nurse practitioner. The course work was challenging. I learned more than I thought I would. All the professors were helpful and responsive to emails. I had both online and on campus classes. I had a good experience at UVA. I would highly recommend the nurse practitioner program at UVA."

"The college provides an excellent education for a public school."

"The University of Virginia has a strong reputation, a long heritage, and expensive tuition, but I consider my MBA an excellent investment."

"The University of Virginia is steeped in history and has such a rich culture to be a part of. The professors are incredible, the community is strong, and the town is lovely."

"I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of education I received at the University of Virginia, especially for the financial value. I also made a lot of great connections and was thoroughly prepared for the next step in life. The professors are all world class. They make themselves available to the students both during class time and outside of it. I could not recommend attending enough to those that have the opportunity."

"I am absolutely in love with MFA Acting program at the University of Virginia. I am only in my first year and yet I have been rewarded with so many opportunities! The MFA Acting program consists of classes in acting, voice, and movement. We are also very fortunate to have the opportunity to perform in a show beginning the second semester of our first year! Which in many schools does not happen until your second year. The Drama Department has also partnered with the UVA School of Nursing where I have been able to take part in a simulation exercise acting as a patient for a case study involving intimate partner violence. Additionally, I will soon work with the UVA Law School to play an eyewitness who has experienced violence and abuse. The work I am able to do here is meaningful and beneficial for helping train students at other schools within the university and personally rewarding for me. Ultimately, I love that I have a chance to do work that helps the community at large and I am very thankful and grateful for the opportunity.Read Less"

"University of Virginia has outstanding professors who genuinely want you to succeed and learn. Although some classes are difficult, you come out of them knowing so much more than you did going into them. You can't beat the school's architecture and being on grounds is always a treat. Highly recommend this university for anyone who is interested."

"I am currently finishing my last semester of my bachelor's degree in speech language pathology and audiology. I think what makes our bachelor's program so great is the support from our faculty members and our tight knit community. We are able to work with our professors for usually more than just one semester and develop a great rapport with them. I also think that we are provided with a lot of hands on opportunities when using certain softwares or conducting certain projects (for example using boardmaker or praat). Due to my experience, I feel that I am prepared to excel and work with future clients in any graduate program that I choose.Read Less"

"Attending the University of Virginia was a choice that I made as a high school senior, and one that I will always be happy with. The level of instruction, the campus life, and the people that I met are all a part of an unmatched undergraduate experience. The cognitive science major was a great choice for a blend of technical, natural, and behavioral sciences--and was a good degree to choose while also being a premed student."

"I was at UVA they have the best basketball team but that's it... if only TONY BENNETT was the dean... it cost me $40K a year and most of the the professors never had time for you. I Ironically even the expert on differentiation didn't differentiate. I had a STAT's 2 teacher who couldn't speak English clearly and no one in the department would help me understand the class - I went from an A+ in STAT 1 to a C-. I had an advisor who was verbally abusive, nuts - even got arrested for grand larceny, but he's still there. So please don't think that in-person universities are better. With the exception of 2 professors at UVA, my NCU professors have far surpassed the quality of instruction I received in UVA's doctorate program. My research writing has improved significantly because of the professors at NCU, and the books that they select and the sequential design of my program has allowed me to build one skill on top of the next. The feedback that I've received from most of the professors has been great. I used to ask for help at UVA and they called me lazy... they made me second guess my abilities during a serious medical issue and chemo brain... UVA professors called me lazy, and tried to kick me out of school, and I had a nervous breakdown from the stress. So when the only professor who had my back left, I left. NCU has much better about accommodating me. NCU - is a great bang for the buck, especially when compared to the money I paid at UVA and got very little back for it. Don't ever go to UVA grad school - Curry if you want to be something more than an academic slave.Read Less"

"It is a lot of work but we'll worth the investment due to the instruction you get as well as networking opportunities. The city is also a great place to live however get used to walking because there is almost no parking on campus and you should get ready to rely on the buses."

"I enjoyed my time at UVA. The professors were engaging and appropriately challenged me. I enjoyed all of the extracurricular activities available. The campus is beautiful. Charlottesville is a small town and has grown a lot since I graduated in 2007. There are so many options for things to do off campus as well."

"UVA has a long history of excellence and I not only enjoyed my studies there, but the degree I earned has helped tremendously in my career."

"I enjoyed my experience there, as the master's program I was in was a small one, so I had ample access to my professors and adviser. The college is also in a nice, historic location, where the cost of living is reasonable. Also, for my particular program, everyone was able to receive a fellowship or be a paid teaching assistant, so I did not come out owing anything for me Master's degree."

"UVA is a school with a southern, colonial charm. It's a large enough public university that it gives you the opportunity to choose from a lot of fields to study."

"Part of history, architecture, politics. Great alumni and education!"

"This was a great program to obtain both my teaching certification and my Master's of Education. I was able to work, raise my children, and complete this program both in person and online."