FAQs

Everybody asks us...

When will Summer Orientation take place in 2023?

This summer's orientation sessions will be held as follows:

SESSIONS	DATES
Session A	Thursday, June 29 - Friday, June 30
Session B	Thursday, July 6 - Friday, July 7
Session C	Monday, July 10 - Tuesday, July 11
Session D	Thursday, July 13 - Friday, July 14
Session E	Monday, July 17 - Tuesday, July 18
Session F	Thursday, July 20 - Friday, July 21
Session G	Monday, July 24 - Tuesday, July 25
Session H (for incoming Transfer students)	Thursday, July 27
Session J (for incoming Transfer students)	Friday, July 28
Session K (for students traveling a great distance)	Tuesday, August 15 - Thursday, August 17

Do all new students have to attend Summer Orientation?

Yes, all new students (with the exception of RN to BSN Nursing students) are expected to attend, and we offer 10 sessions during the summer months. Be sure to sign up for the session correlating to your school of enrollment or academic program!

At orientation you learn about the University, ask questions, sign up for classes, and get to know people. You have the chance to speak with representatives from various offices (such as Housing & Residence Life and Dining Services) and handle logistical details like familiarizing yourself with Grounds, getting your student ID, and choosing a dining plan.

What's the difference between Days on the Lawn and Summer Orientation?

Days on the Lawn are daylong Office of Admission events held during the spring for newly-admitted students. They are meant for students who are undecided about accepting their admission offer at UVA. Those students who have already decided to become Wahoos are welcome to visit Grounds on any other day, when it's less crowded.

Most Summer Orientation sessions are two days long, and are held in the summer for students who are matriculating at UVA. At orientation, students ask questions, sign up for classes, get to know people, and begin to become familiar with student life at the University of Virginia.

While not all new students attend Days on the Lawn, all do attend Summer Orientation.

When and how will I be able to sign up for a Summer Orientation session?

You will complete your registration in the New Student Portal beginning in April.

Activating your UVA email account allows you to take care of other pre-enrollment requirements as well, such as applying for housing, choosing a dining plan, and submitting your photo online for your University ID.

Common Topics

Chances are, your questions about orientation are ones that most new students have. We suggest you check these pages for the information you need: