University of Virginia
Days on the Lawn 2015
March 30, April 3, 6, 8, 9, 15, 17, & 20
*Registration instructions will be sent to you via email on the evening of
Monday, March 23rd. This email will be sent to the email address you provided
on your Common Application.
Please note that beverages will be provided at check-in. Lunch is complimentary for our admitted students in Newcomb Dining Hall.
Check-in
Anytime between 8:15-9:00 am
Amphitheatre – Central Grounds
Receive information about the day, meet U.Va. students and faculty, and enjoy coffee, juice, and tea.
Welcome Address
9:00-9:15 am
Amphitheatre – Central Grounds
School Programs:
College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Panel
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium, 9:30-10:15 am
*Newcomb Hall Ballroom (April 17 only)
School of Nursing (March 30, April 6, 9, 15)
Information Session and Tour
McLeod Hall 5060, 9:30-11:00 am
School of Architecture
Information Session
Campbell Hall 405, 9:30-11:00 am
*Campbell Hall 205 (April 17 only)
*Tour studio space from 2-4 pm 3rd floor Campbell Hall
McIntire School of Commerce
Information Session and Tour
Newcomb Hall Theater, 10:30-11:15 am
Curry School of Education
Information Session
Ruffner Hall 302, 10:30-11:15 am
Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy
Information Session and Tour
Garrett Hall, 10:30-11:15 am
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Information Session and Tour
Newcomb Hall Theater, 9:30-10:15 am
Information Panels:
Student Panel
1:00-1:30 pm
Newcomb Hall Theater
Current students speak about life at U.Va. – Students only, please.
Information Panel for Parents
Newcomb Hall Ballroom
Parents learn more about their student's transition to U.Va.
1:00-2:00 pm
Multicultural Student Panel
Newcomb Hall Commonwealth Room
1:45-2:30 pm
Current students will talk about diversity and their experiences at U.Va.
All programs listed below are on a come-and-go-as-you-please basis throughout the allotted times.
Walking Tours of Grounds
10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm
Get a student’s perspective of U.Va. while walking throughout Grounds. Tours last approximately 50
minutes and depart from the Rotunda Steps (Lawn Side).
Resource Fair
10:30 am -1:00 pm
Newcomb Hall South Meeting Room
For students and parents who have questions for multiple offices on Grounds regarding safety,
residence life, career and internship opportunities, social activities, study abroad, and other
opportunities.
Residence Hall Tours
12:00-2:00 pm
Want to know what your dorm room could look like? Worried about your closet space? Come see the
different types of residence halls! Tours will leave from Peabody Hall every 15 minutes and take
approximately 1 hour. The last tour departs at 2:00 pm.
Global Student Activities Showcase
Newcomb Hall South Meeting Room
1:30-2:30 pm
Current students speak about student involvement at U.Va. with a focus on global and diverse
organizations. Hear more about how programs connect U.Va. students to our community and the world at
large.
Arts & Architecture Reception
11:00 am-12:00 pm
U.Va. Arts Grounds
The Fralin Art Museum
Elmaleh Gallery, 2nd Floor of Campbell Hall (April 3)
Learn about Arts & Architecture at U.Va. from Arts & Architecture Faculty, and take a tour of the Arts
Grounds.
Student Social
1:00-2:00 pm
Garden IX
Days on the Lawn is fun, but can also be tiring. Need a break? Wind down with current U.Va. students
while enjoying an afternoon snack! Students only, please.
Thank you for attending Days on the Lawn!
Throughout the day, admission deans and student volunteers will be available in Peabody Hall to answer your questions.