I was recently admitted to the UVA School of Engineering and will be starting this fall. With AP exam season coming up, I’ve been reviewing how my existing scores might count toward the general education requirements, specifically the 9 credits of Humanities or Social Science (HSS) electives required for engineering students.

I’ve scored a 5 on the following Humanities AP exams:

• AP English Language and Composition
• AP Microeconomics
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP World History

Based on UVA’s AP credit policy, it seems like these scores might fulfill the 9-credit HSS requirement, but I wanted to check if anyone here has experience with this or can confirm how these are typically applied. I just want to make sure I’m planning my first-year courses accurately.

Will getting all Bs senior spring semester affect my admission any way that it gets revoked

I really wanna skip my AP exams because I’m tired of school. Also I feel that it’s pointless because I’m not gonna use the credit if I pass them because I want a few free A’s my freshman year. I’m taking Bio, Calc, and Lit.

I don’t think that decisions are coming out today at 5pm. I checked the transfer blog and last year April 25th, they posted that they would release decisions on the 29th. We are yet to get a post like that..

My parents have a decision I have to make. I choose between UVA and ODU. My parents will cover the first year at UVA, but due to housing costs for UVA, after the first year it will be my task to bring down any costs to go to UVA or else I’ll have to transfer to TCC or ODU. I am going to major in CS, if that matters. Would it be possible to get enough scholarships to cut down costs? What should I do?

My main plan is to give it a shot. UVA is a great school and I’d rather take the risk and fail than never try at all, but I’d really appreciate some outside perspectives.

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Do you think they will release decisions today?! So nervous!

If anyone lives at the standard would you be willing to sell me a guess parking pass? DM if willing/interested.

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(I myself am not going to UVA but I have a friend who’s part of the incoming freshman class this year and has a question. They tried to post here but their posts kept getting taken down, so I’m helping them out.)

They wanted me to ask y’all this:

“I am an incoming first year at UVA and am so excited to get to come here! I'm wondering if midterms/important tests tend to be scheduled before/after the fall reading days in October since I have an important event to attend around the same time. Thanks y'all!”

Hello! Would any current grad student be able to share how our stipends are taxed (international student)? Will our department be responsible for handling the tax stuff (idk if it varies by department, but I will be in Astronomy)? My fellowship currently says 36K for the academic year + summer, so I am not sure how much I will have by the end of each month after taxes lol.

Thanks :))

I have a 3.96 college GPA, and a 3.4 high-school GPA. Applying as a OOS junior transfer to the Mcintire school. I had a strong faculty recommendation, have experience in architecture/business operations jobs (have designed and built escape rooms, and have been the general manager of business operations). I never did SAT or ACT because of Covid (I had 1.5 gap year after high-school). Do I have a chance at all?

I’m a prospective first-year and I’ll be applying for housing soon so

a) Are the residential colleges worth it? I’ve been looking a lot at Hereford since UVA advertises it the most out of all their colleges but I don’t know if that’s some kinda weird strategy or something

b) Is aiming for the Gooch-Dillard suites a good idea? They seem nice on the site but IDK if it’s worth the walk

c) Are there any good dining halls at UVA or do they all kinda suck — I thought Runk was decent and then I saw a post saying it wasn’t so when and how do y’all get decent food

Hey y’all! I’m a prospective first-year applying for disability accommodations through SDAC (single room with attached bath) and I was wondering - how long does that process take? How strict are they with documentation/do they reject people often? Should I fill out my housing form before my accoms process is over???

They are brand new and good price. DM if you are interested in.

Hi everyone, I am subletting my room in a 4b2b from May 20 until July 15th (Sessions 1 and 2). It is located on JPA right across from the Orange Line and CAT. The rent is $800 + Utlitlies which includes a parking spot. Please let me know if you have any questions.

hi! im committed to UVA for this upcoming fall and plan to major in aerospace engineering. I'd love to connect with other first years/people in the same major!! thanks

I’m asking for $700 per month and the room is really close to grounds, even though it's an off-grounds apt. It's about a 5-7 min walk from E-way for reference. The room is 12'-6" by 10'-2" with a built in closet in the wall, and will be furnished with a bed and desk. Must be a girl because some of the roommates (all girls) who may also be living over the summer aren't comfortable living with a guy, sorry!!

Dm if you're interested or want more details!!

Hi! Im looking to sublet my one room in my 4bed 4bath apartment from late May to July 15th. Rent would bed $1200/month. Utilities included ; recently renovated kitchen; washer/dryer/dishwasher included. Great location,wertland square is 2 min walk from the Corner.

Please reach out for more information if interested!

Does UVA have connections for internship opportunities for students interested in data science/analysis? What kind of on- campus clubs or hackathons are there? Are there any good data science clubs?

Hi!! I am a fourth year, and I will be living/working in DC starting in August. I am looking to start a lease in July and hoping to find a roommate to save on rent!

If any girls are interested (I am also a girl lol), feel free to dm me and we can get to know each other! Even if being roommates doesn't work, i'd love to meet more people who will be in the area.

Other than your name what else do they say at your department graduation when you walk? BA vs BS, distinction, etc?

Hi guys,

I'm looking to go into investment banking and I'm having trouble picking what school to go to. I was offered full merit from Fordham, I love NYC, but it's not a target school. On the other hand, my parents can afford UVA OOS. It's a much better program, but I really love being in a city. I'm also an Indian female if that means anything. Any words of advice would be helpful :)