UVA
University
Jefferson's university, home of the Wahoos.
Since
1819
Where
West of downtown
From Downtown
1.5 mi
On Cville Daily
0 plans
About
Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia in 1819. UVA calls its campus 'Grounds' and its students 'first-years' through 'fourth-years' rather than freshmen and seniors. The Lawn and the Rotunda are at the heart of it.
History
- 1819Jefferson founds the University of Virginia.
- 1825Classes begin.
- 1987The Academical Village joins Monticello on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Fun stuff
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Fans yell 'Wahoowa!'
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It's 'Grounds', not 'campus'.
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Orange and blue everywhere on game day.
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