All current UVA undergraduate students (classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029) are invited to join us at BAW, taking place April 10–12, 2026, at no cost! Celebrate UVA’s Black community during this unforgettable weekend—a tradition nearly 40 years in the making.
Student are invited to:
Friday, April 10
- Rooted in Resilience
- Life at the University: A Conversation with Student Affairs and Student Leaders
- Making Noise in the Library
- Tracing Your Roots: African American Genealogy and Descendant Communities
- Stress Management Workshop
- From Grounds to Growth: Power, Purpose & Progress
Saturday, April 11
- Super Moves Session
- Perspectives on Health and Wellness
- Take Back the BBS
- Talent Expo
- OAAA Peer Advisors Meet-Up
Sunday, April 12
- Non-Denominational Faith Service