Visiting the School
Visitors are always welcome at the University. Prospective students are especially encouraged to visit the Grounds, preferably while the University is in session. Visiting options for prospective undergraduate and graduate students is located below. Most administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Getting to the University of Virginia
- By Air
- Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO)
- Richmond International Airport (approx. 1 hour away)
- Dulles International Airport (approx. 2 hours away)
- By Bus
- Charlottesville is serviced by Greyhound, located on 310 West Main St, and is approximately 2.15 miles from Central Grounds. Contact Greyhound: 1-800-231-2222 or www.greyhound.com
- By Train
- Amtrak makes several stops daily at the Charlottesville station (CVS), which is located roughly 2 miles from Central Grounds on 810 West Main St. Contact Amtrak: 1-800-872-7245 or www.amtrack.com
- By Taxi
- We suggest you use a taxi service to get to campus from the Charlottesville–Albemarle airport, bus, or train station. We have listed some local taxi companies for your convenience:
Yellow Cab Co Inc: 434-295-4131
Farmer’s Taxi Service: 434-960-7106
New York City Taxi Cab: 434-825-1669 - By Car
- Driving directions to Charlottesville
Maps
- University of Virginia map
- Please refer to this map for the easiest way to access Campbell Hall, the School of Architecture building.
Hotels
Hotels within walking distance of Campbell Hall are:
- Best Western Cavalier Inn, (800) 528.1234
- Budget Inn, (800) 293.5144
- Courtyard Marriott, (888) 236.2427
- Red Roof Inn, (800) 843.7663
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Charlottesville Information
Undergraduate Students
All undergraduate students are encouraged to attend an Admissions Session and Grounds tour provided by the University of Virginia Office of Admission.
If you would like to visit the School of Architecture specifically, please complete the online form below. In order to better accommodate our visitors, we ask that you request a tour at least a week in advance of your arrival date. A confirmation of your tour will be e–mailed to the address you list on the form. You may be contacted by the School of Architecture if we cannot accommodate your tour request.
Undergraduate Tour Request Form
Graduate Students
Graduate students are encouraged to visit the School of Architecture during a Graduate Open House. However, if you are unable to attend an Open House you may visit at another time. If you would like to be added to the School of Architecture mailing list and/or you would like to visit the School of Architecture please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 434-924-6442 or arch-admissions@virginia.edu. In order to better accommodate our visitors, we ask that you request a visit at least a week in advance of your arrival date.
Open Houses
Each year, the School schedules two Graduate Open Houses. Visitors have the opportunity to meet faculty and current graduate students, sample classes, and tour the School facilities, University grounds and the surrounding community.
The next Open House for prospective graduate students is Friday, October 30, 2009. Please RSVP via the Graduate Open House web page.
