During the first weeks of school, Wahoo Welcome is a University-wide program that helps to prepare you for life at UVA, acclimates you to Grounds, helps you to find connections with your peers, and helps you find your place at the University.

We are thrilled to welcome you to the University of Virginia. Transitioning to college is a process! For Summer 2025, new students can expect to hear from us in the spring about Summer Orientation, Wahoo Welcome, and opportunities to get connected to the UVA community!

Aug 24, 2024 · Join us for the inaugural WahooWellness Fest as part of Wahoo Welcome! Kick off the semester Friday, September 13th, on the patio of Student Health and Wellness. All UVA students are invited to enjoy music, yard games, free food, art

Sep 13, 2024 · All UVA students are invited to enjoy music, yard games, free food, art activities, yoga, a petting zoo, giveaways, and more! Discover resources, connect with support services, and learn healthy habits to integrate into your student life.

© 2025 By the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. Home; Orientation Leader Application; Summer Orientation. First Steps; Session Dates

SESSIONS DATES; Session A: Monday June 30 - Tuesday July 1: Session B: Monday July 7 - Tuesday July 8 Session C: Thursday July 10 - Friday July 11 Session D

Aug 24, 2024 · Concert for wahoo welcome week, taking place on August 24th. Swae Lee will be headline with Loose Leaf (student band opening).

Sep 9, 2022 · APALTI (the Asian Pacific American Leadership Training Institute), LLI (Latinx Leadership Institute) & MILE (Muslim Institute for Leadership & Empowerment) are cohort based identity centered leadership programs for 1st & 2nd year students. Come out and learn more about these amazing programs & meet other multicultural students at UVA!

Explore the multiple paths to success at UVA, including both curricular and co-curricular opportunities. Engage in meaningful conversations and build connections with peers and upper-class students. Learn more about resources, people, and places at …

At orientation, students meet with an academic advisor, 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.