Your Gift Matters

At the University of Virginia, students are more than learners—they are leaders, innovators, and future visionaries. The Division of Student Affairs is committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Your generosity directly invests in the holistic development of UVA students, ensuring they have access to transformative experiences, including:

  • Leadership Opportunities – Hands-on experiences through UVA’s distinctive system of student self-governance.
  • Health and Wellness Resources – Comprehensive support systems that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Career Readiness – Opportunities that prepare students for success beyond UVA in a competitive global workforce.
  • A Sense of Belonging – Programs, clubs, and initiatives that help students build meaningful connections and create a vibrant community.

Your support plays a pivotal role in sustaining and enriching the extraordinary student experience UVA is known for. Together, we can empower students to lead, inspire, and shape a better future.

Support the Student Experience

Your generosity helps support our programs and services that have a direct impact on the student experience at UVA. Thank you for your interest in supporting the student experience and student life at the University of Virginia! 

For other ways to give, visit the University of Virginia Giving website.

Where Your Support Makes a Difference

Our goal is simple: to enhance the UVA student experience. If you are interested in results-oriented philanthropy, a gift to Student Affairs is an investment in students—the future leaders of society. Through private support, we sustain and advance the unparalleled student experience at the University of Virginia.

While all contributions are meaningful, we are currently focused on the following priorities:

  • The Cavalier Fund – Ensuring that all students can have a full and fulfilling undergraduate experience
  • Trust Fund for Student Life – Funding initiatives that enrich the student experience for lasting impact.
  • Basic Needs Endowment – Ensuring all students have access to essential resources to thrive.
  • Leadership – Supporting programs that empower student leaders.
  • Career Readiness – Preparing students for life beyond UVA.
  • A Sense of Belonging – Programs and initiatives that help students build meaningful connections and create a vibrant community.
  • Student Veterans – Enhancing support for those who have served.

Your generosity makes a lasting impact on UVA students, helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for being part of their journey.

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