College Compass Office Hours
Virtual Every Wednesday, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. ET
Want to reconnect? Drop in and “see” us! Our team will be hosting virtual office hours every week to field your questions and provide advice. No need to reserve a spot—just show up!
Study Habits, Tips & Tricks
Webinar Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8 p.m. ET
New year, new skills! Join UVA Alumni Association’s College Compass and College Solutions in a conversation as they share tips and tricks to help students establish and improve their study habits.
ROTC & Military Academies
Webinar Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 8 p.m. ET
Interested in ROTC or military academics? Learn more about ROTC scholarships and the opportunities they provide students as they consider the college search process.
College Compass Program Resources
In-Person Northern Virginia, Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m. ET
Join College Compass in an overview of the admission landscape and application process, including insights on essays, testing, extracurriculars, the role of AI, and the resources the UVA Alumni Association offers families navigating the college search process. Light refreshments and an interactive GPA exercise will kick off the session. High school students welcome!
This event is part of Alumni Career Engagement’s “Hoos Elevate Quarterly: Advancing Careers through Connection & Insights.”
Name, Image, Likeness & the College Athletics Landscape
Webinar Monday, March 9, 2026, 8 p.m. ET
Join College Compass, College Solutions, and Cav Futures in a discussion on the realities of NIL, exploring how Name, Image, and Likeness is reshaping the college athletics landscape.
Brave Kind Good: Unlocking Your Full Potential
Webinar Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 8 p.m. ET
Join College Compass and Brave Kind Good in a conversation on decision making, goal setting, and leadership skills, for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders to unlock their full potential to make positive and impactful choices. While college preparation may still be several years away, there are plenty of strategies and skills that both parents and kids can begin to develop to gain a head start. Registration link forthcoming.
Life on Grounds Student Panel and Q&A
Webinar Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 8 p.m. ET
Join College Compass in conversation with current students as they reflect on their first-year experience and answer your questions on student life, academics, and everything in between. Registration link forthcoming.
All About College Compass Information Session and Q&A
Webinar Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 8 p.m. ET
Join College Compass in an overview of the resources available for alumni families, learn how to engage with the program, and ask your burning questions about the admission process and UVA’s review. Registration link forthcoming.
Alumni Family Days
In-Person Charlottesville, Friday, June 12, 2026, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Do you have a high school student beginning to think about the college search process? Alumni Family Day, brought to you by the UVA Alumni Association’s College Compass and the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission, is a day long program in Charlottesville for families high schoolers graduating in 2027 and 2028 offering insight on the college search and application process.
All online sessions are recorded for posting on our Past Events Recordings page.