Our in-person Graduate Open House requires registration.
Please register here.
MARCH 24, 2025 — PROGRAM
8AM - 9AM
CHECK-IN / REFRESHMENTS
Campbell Naug Lounge and Lobby, 1st floor
Check-in is held in the main gathering space (Naug Lounge) on the 1st floor of Campbell Hall. Refreshments will be served, and optional tours of Campbell Hall are available. If you would like to go on a tour, arrive and check in around 8:00AM and no later than 8:30AM. If you do not plan to attend the tour, you may arrive and check in between 8:30AM - 9AM.
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9AM - 9:30AM
DEAN'S WELCOME
Campbell 153, 1st floor
Dean Malo A. Hutson leads us off with a welcome and brief overview of the School's mission and priorities.
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9:45AM - 10:30AM
WAHOO LIVING
Campbell 205 and 305, 2nd and 3rd floor east
The Dean's Welcome will be followed by a chance to meet our Student Ambassadors and to learn about student life, moving to and living in Charlottesville, student organizations and engagement opportunities, School of Architecture assistantship/employment positions in teaching and research, and more.
Unable to join us in-person?
Register for our virtually-hosted Student Conversation below:
Graduate Student Conversations
Wednesday March 19, 7pm - 8pm (ET)
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10:45AM - 11:45AM
WAHOO LEARNING
Individual program overviews will be led by Department Chairs and Graduate Program Directors. In these sessions, you will a chance to talk about curriculum, research, opportunities and experiences at the A-School.
ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY, Fayerweather 206
With Sheila Crane (Chair, Architectural History)
ARCHITECTURE, Campbell 153, 1st floor
With Jeana Ripple (Chair, Architecture) and Seth McDowell (Graduate Program Director, Architecture)
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, Campbell Naug, 1st floor
With Bradley Cantrell (Chair, Landscape Architecture) and Matthew Seibert (Graduate Program Director, Landscape Architecture)
URBAN + ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, Campbell 222 (Bishop Conference Room), 2nd floor
With Bev Wilson (Graduate Program Director, Urban + Environmental Planning)
Unable to join us in-person?
Based on your program of study, select the following alternate option to register for a virtually-hosted session:
Master of Architectural History - Program Overview
Tuesday March 25, 7pm - 8pm (ET)
Master of Urban and Environmental Planning - Program Overview
Wednesday March 26, 7pm - 8pm (ET)
Master of Landscape Architecture - Program Overview
Wednesday March 26, 7pm - 8pm (ET)
Master of Architecture - Program Overview
Thursday March 27, 7pm - 8pm (ET)
12PM - 1PM
LUNCH
Campbell Naug Lounge, Lobby and North Terrace, 1st floor north
Re-nourish and take a break from the day's programming with lunch. This is also an opportunity to meet fellow admitted students in your program and talk informally with A-School students, faculty and staff.
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1:15PM - 4:30PM
OPEN STUDIOS
Campbell 405/220C and 4th floor Studios
Walkthrough the studios to learn more about studio pedagogy at the A-School. Graduate 1st year foundation studios will be open to admitted students. Admitted students are encouraged to ask questions, view the work, listen to the discussion, and engage with faculty and students.
Includes:
LAR 6020 - Foundation Studio II (Studio faculty: Breck Gastinger and William Shivers), Campbell 405 and 220C
ARCH 6020 - Foundation Studio II (Studio faculty: Sawyer Davies and Jess Vanecek), Campbell 4th Floor Studios
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1:15PM - 1:45PM
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
Campbell 205, 2nd floor
Join an information session led by Lindsay Schiller, Director of Career Development, to learn about opportunities students have to participate in career development and mentorship programs. Topics covered will include information about experiential learning opportunities, workshops and events created specifically for A-School students to meet their professional goals.
Unable to join us in-person?
Register for a virtually-hosted Career Development Overview
Thursday March 6, 7pm - 8pm (ET)
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2:00PM - 2:30PM
FUNDING YOUR GRADUATE EDUCATION
Campbell 205, 2nd floor
Join this information session with Carolyn Buchanan, Director of Financial Aid, to learn more about the types of funding available for graduate students - including federal financial aid, merit-based aid, and student employment.
Unable to join us in-person?
Register for a virtually-hosted Funding Your Graduate Education Information Session
Tuesday March 4, 7pm - 8pm (ET)
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2:30PM - 6PM
OFF-SITE LAB TOURS - MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS ONLY
Shure Outdoor Classroom, 2nd floor
Join MLA faculty and students to tour the off-site labs available through the School of Architecture. Transportation via bus will be provided to the Morven and Allied Street Labs.
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2:45PM - 3:15PM
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES OVERVIEW
Campbell 222 (Bishop Conference Room), 2nd floor
Learn about how to take advantage of our interdisciplinary graduate certificates in Historic Preservation, Real Estate Design and Development, and Urban Design with the Program Directors, Andrew Johnston (Historic Preservation Program), Suzanne Moomaw (Real Estate Design and Development), and Mona El Khafif (Urban Design Program).
Unable to join us in-person?
Register for a virtually-hosted Graduate Certificates Overview
Thursday March 20, 7pm - 8pm (ET)
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3:30PM - 4PM
FABLAB TOUR
Campbell 122 — FabLab, 1st floor west
Join this tour with Melissa Goldman, FabLab Manager, and Trevor Kemp, FabLab Assistant Manager, to learn about the A-School's recently renovated and expanded fabrication facilities and the student work and research that it supports.
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5PM - 6PM
HYBRIDS SHOWCASE + RECEPTION
Campbell Naug Lounge, 1st floor
We invite you to join School of Architecture faculty, students, and staff for a reception that features a digital media showcase, titled Hybrids. A casual social gathering, the reception will bring together the A-School in community with one another.
Admitted students are encouraged to use this time to also meet and engage with our Associate Deans of Academics, JEDI, Research and Student Affairs.
6PM - 8PM
DINNER (OPTIONAL)
Pavilion IX, UVA Lawn (walking distance from the School of Architecture)
You'll be joined by current students and faculty from each program for an informal dinner, fellowship, and conversation. Part of UVA's historic Academic Village, Pavilion IX is the home of Dean Malo A. Hutson and his family, and is a place where the School of Architecture gathers for special events and small seminars.
Dinner expenses are covered by the A-School.
Questions?
Please contact: a-school-admissions@virginia.edu
Parking?
Parking is available at Culbreth Garage, 130 Culbreth Road, Charlottesville,VA 22903. The parking fee for registered attendees will be covered by the School of Architecture. Open House registrants will be emailed instructions on setting up a temporary parking pass free of charge.
Campbell Hall, home of the School of Architecture, is a short walk (exterior flight of stairs) from Culbreth Parking Garage. For accessibility needs, please contact a-school-admissions@virginia.edu.
Need help finding a location throughout the day?
Check in with ambassadors in Campbell Hall 201 (2nd Floor, Admission Office) if you have any questions.
CALENDAR OF OPPORTUNITIES
The following content gives you a chance to hear from department chairs, faculty directors and staff, on topics of specific interest to admitted graduate students. Opportunities include both School-wide content and degree-specific content — we encourage you to tailor your engagement experience to your preferences and to join us for as many opportunities as possible to gain the widest exposure to our community and programs. Reach out to our Office of Admission at a-school-admissions@virginia.edu with any questions you may have about these opportunities.
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FUNDING YOUR GRADUATE EDUCATION WEBINAR
With Carolyn Buchanan, Director of Financial Aid
Learn more about the types of funding available for graduate students - including federal financial aid, merit-based aid, and student employment.
For all admitted graduate students
TUESDAY MARCH 4
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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ALUMNI EXPERIENCES
With Kim Wong Haggart, Director of Engagement and Alumni Initiatives and recent alumni
Learn about the various ways alumni support current students and hear from alumni about their professional experiences following school.
For all admitted graduate students
WEDNESDAY MARCH 5
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW
With Lindsay Schiller, Director of Career Development
Learn more about the services and programs that allow School of Architecture students to experience the diverse professional options available to them upon graduation. Topics covered will include information about experiential learning opportunities, workshops, and events created specifically for A-School students to meet their professional goals.
For all admitted graduate students
THURSDAY MARCH 6
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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STUDENT CONVERSATIONS
Join this virtual session to hear from current graduate students.
Students will share an overview of their experiences, provide information about living in Charlottesville and housing opportunities, expand on paid work options within the A-School, and more.
The session will include time for open Q+A.
For all admitted graduate students
WEDNESDAY MARCH 19
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Unable to make this time and/or looking for a 1:1 conversation? Schedule a virtual meeting with an ambassador at a day and time that is convenient for you here.
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATES OVERVIEW
Learn how to enhance your graduate degree with our interdisciplinary graduate certificates.
Led by Andrew Johnston, Associate Professor and Director of the Historic Preservation Program; Suzanne Moomaw, Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Real Estate Design and Development Program; Mona El Khafif, Associate Professor and Director of the Urban Design Program.
For all admitted graduate students
THURSDAY MARCH 20
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
GRADUATE OPEN HOUSE
Our in-person open house for admitted graduate students will include program overviews with Chairs and Faculty Directors, an opportunity to meet and talk with our Deans, and a chance to meet with current graduate students about opportunities they have experienced related to courses, research, teaching, and student life.
Admitted students will be able to tour our spaces, studios, and fabrication labs.
Sessions on funding your education, career development, and graduate certificates will also be part of the programming.
The end of the program will include a reception and an optional dinner.
Light breakfast, lunch, light fare at the reception and (optional) dinner are included.
For all admitted students
DETAILED SCHEDULE
MONDAY MARCH 24
8AM - 6PM (ET), WITH OPTIONAL DINNER UNTIL 8PM
IN-PERSON, CHARLOTTESVILLE
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
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PROGRAM OVERVIEWS
Learn more about each graduate degree program's curricular focus, mission and opportunities (with time for open Q+A).
Led by Department Chairs and Graduate Program Directors:
— Architecture, Chair Jeana Ripple and Program Director Seth McDowell
— Architectural History, Chair Sheila Crane
— Landscape Architecture, Chair Bradley Cantrell and Program Director Matthew Seibert
— Urban + Environmental Planning, Chair Suzanne Moomaw and Program Director Bev Wilson
For all admitted graduate students
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
TUESDAY MARCH 25
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
MASTER OF URBAN + ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
WEDNESDAY MARCH 26
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
WEDNESDAY MARCH 26
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
THURSDAY MARCH 27
7PM - 8PM (ET), VIRTUAL
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
Additional Ways to Engage: Public Program Series
We invite our admitted graduate students from all degree programs to attend additional programming hosted by the School of Architecture, open to the public. These lectures, conversations, panels and gallery talks bring together emerging and established practitioners, thought-leaders, scholars and researchers who offer an exciting range of contemporary voices and perspectives on design and the built environment.