Welcome Home
The transition into college is exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—for students and parents alike! The Study Center offers a variety of opportunities to get connected to community on Grounds before students begin their first class.
Foundations Week
A four-day retreat designed for incoming first-year students, held from August 17th to the 20th.
Applications are closed for 2026.
Move-In Day Lunch
A lunch for students and families on Move-In Day at UVA. Move-In Day Lunch 2026 will be hosted on August 21st from 1 to 3 PM.
Are you or someone you know planning to attend UVA as a first-year student or transfer student in 2026? We'd love to connect! Let us know with the form linked below and we will reach out with more information.
We’re always here to help!
For questions regarding student programming or opportunities, please contact Drew Masterson (drew@studycenter.net) or Katie Black (katie@studycenter.net).
For questions regarding opportunities for parents, please contact Stuart Hornsby (stuart@studycenter.net).
Looking for tips as you move your student into UVA? Check out MomsHooPray Move-In Tips!
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📍 128 Chancellor Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
We are open 24/7 for…
Cozy study space (ask us for the door code!)
Free wifi
Free Coffee & Tea
Lectures, small groups, & more
Library of 14,000+ books
And much more!