Looking for a "Welcome Wednesday" email?

We are excited that you have chosen to join us in finding solutions to critical global challenges. Welcome to our community of scholars! You will quickly discover the joys of living in the Charlottesville area. We have a vibrant and dynamic community with many opportunities for engagement. For useful information about living in the Charlottesville area, feel free to explore the UVA Graduate Guide.

To help you navigate your start at UVA, we will send weekly ‘Welcome Wednesdays!’ emails over the summer with information pertaining to life at UVA, the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), and beyond. This will include information about the logistics of studying at the university, coursework, health and wellness resources, etc.

All further communication, including the weekly emails, will be sent to your UVA email address, so please make sure you follow the instructions provided below to set up your email.
 

Instructions for Obtaining your Password, Identity Verification, Email Account, and Wireless

The University of Virginia’s Information Technology Services (ITS) Department has a website with extensive information and instructions to obtain your account information. You received an email after you accepted your admission offer, which contained your UVA computing ID and instructions to set up your email account from StudentSystem@virginia.edu with the subject line "UVA Student Information System (SIS) Access." Please follow all the steps to receive complete information about your upcoming attendance.

If you need additional assistance, call Information Technology Services (ITS) at 434-924‑3731.  We rely on E‑MAIL for all communication within the Engineering School so be sure to complete this process early. You do not need to be in Charlottesville to activate your email account.  Information concerning your University computing ID can be found online, or you can call the ITS Help Desk at 434-924-4357. NetBadge questions can be emailed to consult@virginia.edu.
 

A few reminders (More information on these items will be sent in subsequent emails):

New Graduate Student Course enrollment begins July 1, 2024, but you should consult departmental handbooks for course requirements before enrolling.

The UVA Engineering new graduate student orientation will be held on August 22, 2024 for all on Grounds students. Please save the date as it will be an opportunity to learn more about SEAS and how to get started for success in your graduate program. Please look for additional communication from your department for department specific onboarding and orientation.

We look forward to having you at UVA in the fall!