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Welcome New Students!
Start your UVA journey with confidence. Explore guides, checklists, presentations, and essential health and well-being resources designed to help you navigate your transition to UVA. View our Orientation website
When fourth-year College student Sarah D. was in high school, she was a high-achieving athlete and student, attending Governor’s School in the morning and running track in the evenings. As she prepared to come to the University, she hoped to continue her demanding schedule on Grounds. What she did not expect, however, was a subset of symptoms — headaches, pelvic pain and nausea — that eventually became too frequent and intense to ignore. After three years of persistent pain, Deloney was finally able to find an answer thanks to a Student Health and Wellness nurse — Nutcracker Syndrome.
Take a break and get outside this Fall! Explore local trails, meet new people, and experience the restorative benefits of nature on these guided sunset hikes with Student Health and Wellness and UVA Rec.
All students are welcome. Transportation will be provided for off-Grounds locations. Please register in advance to reserve your space.
Support for Students
Student Health and Wellness recognizes the impact of trauma on individuals in our community. Our focus is to Support the health and Well-being of all UVA students. Check out our list of supportive resources that may be helpful in processing and coping with difficult emotions.
Proactive outreach to the UVA community, students, faculty, and staff, is essential for fostering a healthy and supportive on-Grounds environment. By offering educational programs and resources on topics ranging from stress management and suicide prevention to substance use support and mental health, Student Health and Wellness works with University offices to bring outreach to students.
Schedule Medical Care
Since 2017 Medical Services sees an average of 36,000 visits each academic year. As the primary home for medical services on Grounds, our team of nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, care managers, and registered dietitians work collaboratively with other areas in Student Health and Wellness to deliver holistic medical care to students.
