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UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 4:07 pm
by RCO2012
This thread is for those who have been admitted to The University of Virginia School of Law's Class of 2017. Congratulations!
Much of the information below is directly from The University of Virginia School of Law Admissions Website and links to the source of the information are in orange where applicable.
I will update the OP with more information as it becomes available.
I have set up a chat for students admitted to the Class of 2017 to get to know each other. Please PM me for details to avoid spam users joining.
Key Dates
- • Jan. 1, 2014 – Financial Aid Office begins accepting FAFSA and Need Access
• Feb. 14 – Priority FAFSA filing deadline
• March 1 – Financial Aid awarding via Student Info System (SIS) begins
• March 20-21 – Admitted student open house
• April 21 – Initial deposit deadline (Link to make deposit)
• June 16 – Second deposit deadline (Link to make deposit)
• Mid-July – Fall semester bills distributed
• Mid-August – Fall semester bill payment due
• Aug. 18 – 1L orientation
• Aug. 31 – New student health forms due
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For those admitted through the Binding Expedited Decision Option, please note that your seat deposit deadline may be different (Link to make deposit): UVA Law Application wrote:If I am offered admission through the Binding Expedited Decision option, I will pay the non-refundable seat deposit ($1,000) within 15 days of receipt of the offer of admission.
Health Insurance
- • All students are required to have health insurance either through a parent or independently.
• Students will receive information regarding the official UVA plan in July from the Law School.
• Enrollment deadline under the official UVA students plan is October 1st.
• The UVA-endorsed Student Health Insurance Plan is offered through The Chickering Group
Financial Aid
- • All students who wish to be considered for financial aid must complete the Need Access Application.
• FAFSA Suggested Filing Date for Entering Students: February 20, 2013.
• Link to FAFSA.
• List of External Scholarships
UVA wrote:Applicants who wish to be considered for awards from scholarship funds for which financial need is also a criterion should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
UVA wrote:All applicants accepted for admission are considered for merit-based scholarship assistance. No separate application is required.
Admitted Students Open House
- • March 20-21, 2014 (More information to follow)
Housing
Dining
- • Flex Dollars are a good substitute for carrying cash and saves you money by not charging sales tax on any food purchase. The initial deposit is $200 and you may add funds by visiting theFlex Account Registration and UVA Dining site.
• Sidley Austin Café is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Greenberry's Coffee Bar is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Stone Dining Room is open Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for reservations call (434) 243-8921
• Off-Grounds Dining
Shopping
Things To Do
Travel
UVA Law Class of 2017 FaceBook Page

Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:53 pm
by Daily_Double
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Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:55 pm
by RCO2012
Daily_Double wrote:So much debt, approaching so quickly.
Hold your breath for that $$$.
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 11:52 pm
by North
Daily_Double wrote:So much debt, approaching so quickly.
You get used to it.
Nice job with the OP, RCO.
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:42 am
by zbollenb
I was approved for a full ride to UVA Law last week!:) (not through the school obviously)
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:42 am
by Robert_Bert
checking in...right there at the top of my list depending on my ED columbia outcome
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:49 am
by RCO2012
Robert_Bert wrote:checking in...right there at the top of my list depending on my ED columbia outcome
Good luck on both!
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:50 am
by RCO2012
zbollenb wrote:I was approved for a full ride to UVA Law last week!:) (not through the school obviously)
That's sittin' pretty.

Congrats!
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:51 am
by RCO2012
North wrote:Daily_Double wrote:So much debt, approaching so quickly.
You get used to it.
Nice job with the OP, RCO.
Thank you

Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:17 pm
by Robert_Bert
RCO2012 wrote:Robert_Bert wrote:checking in...right there at the top of my list depending on my ED columbia outcome
Good luck on both!
Thanks! But already into UVA, so one down.
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:13 pm
by RCO2012
Robert_Bert wrote:RCO2012 wrote:Robert_Bert wrote:checking in...right there at the top of my list depending on my ED columbia outcome
Good luck on both!
Thanks! But already into UVA, so one down.
1: Congrats!
2: Hope to see you in C-Ville next year

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Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:15 pm
by Br3v
North wrote:Daily_Double wrote:So much debt, approaching so quickly.
You get used to it.
Nice job with the OP, RCO.
And a "nice OP" from North is resume worthy.
Congrats '17, welcome.
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:18 pm
by marsters
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Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:28 pm
by North
Br3v wrote:North wrote:Daily_Double wrote:So much debt, approaching so quickly.
You get used to it.
Nice job with the OP, RCO.
And a "nice OP" from North is resume worthy.
Congrats '17, welcome.
Lol, thanks Br3v.
Wow we're old now. Crashing these youngster's party like exams aren't looming.
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:04 pm
by RCO2012
North wrote:Br3v wrote:North wrote:Daily_Double wrote:So much debt, approaching so quickly.
You get used to it.
Nice job with the OP, RCO.
And a "nice OP" from North is resume worthy.
Congrats '17, welcome.
Lol, thanks Br3v.
Wow we're old now. Crashing these youngster's party like exams aren't looming.
You could never crash our party!

More than welcome and most definitely appreciated as we get ready to join you!
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:06 pm
by RCO2012
marsters wrote:I keep telling myself "Its not debt its an investment.. Its not debt its an investment.. Its not debt its an investment.."
But in reality, Its soul crushing debt

Deep breaths and keep up with the mantra haha

. Refresh my memory masters - were you ED or RD? If RD, have you decided on UVA?
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:46 pm
by Br3v
North wrote:Br3v wrote:North wrote:Daily_Double wrote:So much debt, approaching so quickly.
You get used to it.
Nice job with the OP, RCO.
And a "nice OP" from North is resume worthy.
Congrats '17, welcome.
Lol, thanks Br3v.
Wow we're old now. Crashing these youngster's party like exams aren't looming.
haha for real. Cant wait until this time next year though lol.
The ride aint so bad though
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:41 am
by swampman
ED checking in. Couldn't be happier. Great post RCO, I have a feeling I'm going to be begging to take a look at your outlines around this time next year.
Might want to add the official FB page to the OP,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/uvalaw2017/
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:06 am
by RCO2012
swampman wrote:ED checking in. Couldn't be happier. Great post RCO, I have a feeling I'm going to be begging to take a look at your outlines around this time next year.
Might want to add the official FB page to the OP,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/uvalaw2017/
Welcome! I'll definitely add that to the OP tomorrow morning when I'm on a computer instead of my phone. Thanks for the link!!!

Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:27 pm
by sl5uw13
Checking in

Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:46 pm
by RCO2012
sl5uw13 wrote:Checking in

Yay! Congrats!
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:33 pm
by RCO2012
Has anyone requested to be put in touch with current students, alumni, or faculty? Interested in what the process is like.
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 4:56 pm
by charlie.black
Checking in. See you all at ASW

Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:54 pm
by Gooner91
Just found out I got in today. So excited!!
Re: UVA Class of 2017
Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:09 pm
by RCO2012
Gooner91 wrote:Just found out I got in today. So excited!!
You did check in woot! Congrats!