UVA Orientation & Transition Programs

UVA Orientation & Transition Programs The Official page for Orientation & Transition Programs at the University of Virginia

Orientation & Transition Programs (OTP), a unit of Student Affairs, assists first-year, second-year, and incoming transfer students in making a successful academic, intellectual, and social transition to the University. Summer Orientation, Wahoo Welcome, Transfer Student Support, and Family Weekend are just some of the programs and initiatives designed to strengthen students’ connection to the University.

Closing us out this week, we have Klyne Walker! Klyne is a first time Orientation Leader from Richmond, VA and she is do...
06/20/2026

Closing us out this week, we have Klyne Walker! Klyne is a first time Orientation Leader from Richmond, VA and she is double majoring in Psychology and Youth & Social Innovation.

Ask Klyne about Black student life, the School of Education, balancing school work and two majors, and getting involved in extracurriculars.

Next up we have Kassius Ayres! Kassius is a first time Orientation Leader from Roanoke, VA and he is majoring in Compute...
06/19/2026

Next up we have Kassius Ayres! Kassius is a first time Orientation Leader from Roanoke, VA and he is majoring in Computer Science in Engineering.

Ask Kassius about being a mixed student, music, pickleball, handling tough classes, and time management!

Next up, we have Jonathan Rivas! Johnny is a returning Orientation Leader from Baltimore, MD and he is studying Kinesiol...
06/18/2026

Next up, we have Jonathan Rivas! Johnny is a returning Orientation Leader from Baltimore, MD and he is studying Kinesiology!

Ask Johnny about Greek life, anything upperclassman housing related, and financial resources!

Next up, we have Katie Frick! Katie is a first time Orientation Leader from Jacksonville, FL and she is double majoring ...
06/17/2026

Next up, we have Katie Frick! Katie is a first time Orientation Leader from Jacksonville, FL and she is double majoring in Global Security and Justice and Media Studies.

Ask Katie about being an out-of-state student, student-self governance, event programming, public service, and exploring Charlottesville!

Next up we have William Shi! William is a first time OL from Centreville, VA and he is studying Commerce / Foreign Affai...
06/16/2026

Next up we have William Shi! William is a first time OL from Centreville, VA and he is studying Commerce / Foreign Affairs.

Ask William about joining clubs, making friends, getting involved, and anything you’re stressed or unsure about!

Next up we have Eden Turner! Eden is a first time Orientation Leader from Martinsville, VA and she is majoring in Media ...
06/15/2026

Next up we have Eden Turner! Eden is a first time Orientation Leader from Martinsville, VA and she is majoring in Media Studies.

Ask Eden about dorm life, time management, University Transit Service, best food spots, and clubs!

Starting us off this week, we have Cyrus Cook! Cyrus is a first time Orientation Leader from Charlottesville, VA and he ...
06/14/2026

Starting us off this week, we have Cyrus Cook! Cyrus is a first time Orientation Leader from Charlottesville, VA and he is majoring in Civil Engineering!

Ask Cyrus about joining marching band (and music in general), Civil Engineering, canoe club, and how to balance a heavy workload with life!

Closing out this week, we have Cora Averweg! Cora is a first time Orientation Leader from Los Angeles, CA and she is maj...
06/13/2026

Closing out this week, we have Cora Averweg! Cora is a first time Orientation Leader from Los Angeles, CA and she is majoring in Commerce with concentrations in Management and IT.

Ask Cora about McIntire, being an out-of-state student, being a transfer student, her involvement with class councils, Greek life, and best places to eat/things to do in downtown Charlottesville!

Up next, we have Savanna Cleveland! Savanna is a first time Orientation Leader from Moseley, VA and she is majoring in M...
06/12/2026

Up next, we have Savanna Cleveland! Savanna is a first time Orientation Leader from Moseley, VA and she is majoring in Mechanical Engineering!

Ask Savanna about working on and off Grounds, engineering clubs, research opportunities, dining halls, and finding your place on Grounds!

Next up we have Cass Ramirez! Cass is a first time Orientation Leader from Altavista, VA and she is majoring in Public P...
06/11/2026

Next up we have Cass Ramirez! Cass is a first time Orientation Leader from Altavista, VA and she is majoring in Public Policy (Pre-Batten) and Youth & Social Innovations with a minor in Global Studies.

Ask Cass about being an FGLI student, her Latinx experience at UVA, self-care and mental health, figuring out your major, multicultural Greek Life, and making the most out of your first year.

Address

Newcomb Hall
Charlottesville, VA
22904

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14349824555

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