The Charlottesville Community
The University of Virginia is located in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, Va., just two hours south of Washington, D.C. Charlottesville provides a wealth of social, cultural, and athletic events throughout the year. The Charlottesville area was rated by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated as “The #1 Best Place to Live in America.”
For more information about U.Va. and the Charlottesville community, the bookstore, parking & transportation, student financial services, the registrar’s office, and student organizations and councils, visit the U.Va. Graduate Guide.