A score of 600 or more is generally necessary for consideration. Letters of recommendation regarding undergraduate or postgraduate research experience are highly recommended. Selection of a Program of Study Students who have already identified a specific area of study can choose a single program from those listed. We want to emphasize that the choice of a degree program is not final, in that you can transfer between programs after you arrive as long as you remain in good academic standing. In addition, the University boasts a full range of modern recreational facilities , including tennis, racquetball, golf, squash, basketball, swimming and weight training.
Organized teams exist for almost every imaginable sport.
Opportunities for recreation abound within the immediate area and in nearby cities and parks. Snow and water skiing, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, rowing, spelunking, camping and myriad other outdoor activities abound in the city and county parks, nearby Shenandoah National Park and various national forests . A few hours drive away is the Chesapeake Bay, truly a sportsman's paradise, and a little further on is Virginia's Eastern Shore and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. Cultural opportunities are also plentiful in Charlottesville and the surrounding area, both on and off grounds. Numerous museums and galleries display the works of contemporary artists and established masters.