University of Virginia-Main Campus Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Kathryn

Kevin, a member of the a cappella group Academical Village People, discusses UVA a cappella and the importance of Lighting of the Lawn.

Kathryn

The Lighting of the Lawn is an important night in UVA tradition. A cappella groups sing carols before the actual Lighting.

Erin

Academics, the students here take their classes and grades very seriously.

Kirsten

Tradition, excellence, polish, academics, love of Thomas Jefferson, Southern charm, Jeffersonian architecture, lush lawns

Adrine

Producing business leaders and politicians.

Aziza

Thomas Jefferson. Second best public university nationwide.

Kathryn

The Homer statue at the south end of the Lawn plays an important role in the student tradition of "streaking the lawn."

Solome

The sciences.

Lauren

UVa is best known for being the best school in Virginia, where many undergraduates come as pre-med students.

Travis

Academics, alumni, football