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.

Happy first day of school, Hoos!!! Wahoo Welcome events will continue until October 6th, so make sure you don’t miss out...
08/25/2026

Happy first day of school, Hoos!!! Wahoo Welcome events will continue until October 6th, so make sure you don’t miss out! You can find the full list of events on our website or in our bio!

Excited for another day of Wahoo Welcome! 🧡💙
08/24/2026

Excited for another day of Wahoo Welcome! 🧡💙

We can’t wait to see everyone on Grounds for another day of Wahoo Welcome events! The full list of events can be found i...
08/23/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone on Grounds for another day of Wahoo Welcome events! The full list of events can be found in our bio!

Day 3 of Wahoo Welcome is waiting for you! What’s been your favorite event so far? Drop it down in the comments👇👇
08/22/2026

Day 3 of Wahoo Welcome is waiting for you! What’s been your favorite event so far? Drop it down in the comments👇👇

Day 2 of Wahoo Welcome is here and it’s a day packed full of events!
08/21/2026

Day 2 of Wahoo Welcome is here and it’s a day packed full of events!

Day 1 of Wahoo Welcome starts today! You can find the full list of events from the link in our bio!
08/20/2026

Day 1 of Wahoo Welcome starts today! You can find the full list of events from the link in our bio!

Hoos excited to be back on Grounds!? We sure are! Wahoo Welcome starts on Thursday, so make sure you check our website t...
08/17/2026

Hoos excited to be back on Grounds!? We sure are!

Wahoo Welcome starts on Thursday, so make sure you check our website to see everything that’s happening on Grounds! Welcome back Hoos 🧡💙

Tell us: what are you most excited for this semester 👇

Partner with us in supporting the Cavalier Food Pantry at Summer Orientation! During Summer Orientation check-in, you wi...
07/03/2026

Partner with us in supporting the Cavalier Food Pantry at Summer Orientation!

During Summer Orientation check-in, you will have the opportunity to donate high-demand items such as tuna, spaghetti, protein bars, oatmeal, basic spices, and menstrual pads.

Next up we have Morgan Harrison. Morgan is a first time Orientation Leader from Charlottesville, VA and she is majoring ...
06/29/2026

Next up we have Morgan Harrison. Morgan is a first time Orientation Leader from Charlottesville, VA and she is majoring in Biology.

Ask Morgan about ceramics, getting involved on and off Grounds, navigating diversity at UVA, and peer advising!

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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