Student Programs

 

  • Student Life Membership: Student life membership is an opportunity for current U.Va. students who wish to support the valuable programs and services provided by the Alumni Association and enjoy membership privileges before graduating. Students receive $50 discount on membership if they enroll before graduation but no dues are paid until after graduation. Begin enjoying benefits while you are here including special member-only events and discounts to other programs around Grounds. Enroll today.
  • Class Councils and Trustees: Alumni Association staff advises and supports the Second- and Third-Year Class Councils and the Fourth-Year Trustees in selecting officers, coordinating the class gift, and planning events such as the Lighting of the Lawn, Class Dinners, and Casino Night.
  • University Career Assistance Network: The Alumni Association manages UCAN, a database filled with alumni who have agreed to mentor students thinking about various career fields. It's one of the best networking tools at U.Va.
  • Internships: The Alumni Association offers more than 100 internships. The time commitment can range from a weekend (for Reunions) to a summer or a full year. Earn experience in marketing, event planning or accounting and benefit from networking opportunities.
  • Scholarships: The Alumni Association administers more than 100 scholarships and provides the only fund that allows Alumni to establish scholarships which are often in honor/memory of U.Va. alumni.
  • Parents Committee : The Parents Committee is a division of the Alumni Association that serves to enrich the education and daily life of students. Some of the group's past projects have included supplying safety whistles to all first year students, providing study breaks during exams, sponsoring CultureFest, providing organizational support to the New York Recruiting Alliance and sending 21st birthday cards to students reminding them about alcohol safety.
  • The U.Va. Fund : The U.Va. Fund offers student organizations secure banking with reduced fees and great service. The U.Va. Fund services over 2500 accounts including the Women's Rowing team, the Cavalier Daily , Corks & Curls , the Virginia Gentlemen and University Programs Council.
  • Awards: The Alumni Association presents the Distinguished Student Award to the student who has made numerous contributions to University life and has excelled in all of them. The winner receives a $1000 cash prize, an inscribed and framed certificate and lifetime membership in the Alumni Association. In addition, the Association presents the Distinguished Professor Award and the Distinguished Staff Service Award.
  • Valuable Staff Resources: Don't know any of the staff at Alumni Hall yet? Come by and meet them. There are numerous resources at Alumni Hall to help you from finding financial resources to finding the right job.