Georges Student Center
The Dathel and John Georges Student Center is located on the second floor of Clemons Library. The mission of the Georges Student Center is to connect students with resources, support, and opportunities. During the regular semester, a number of offices hold workshops, drop-in hours, or appointments in the Center.

Writing Center
The Writing Center is a resource staffed by graduate and undergraduate Writing Consultants, available for use by all UVa students—all years, all majors, all schools. They offer a full schedule of in-person and synchronous online consultations and a limited number of asynchronous consultations.

Student Financial Services
Student Financial Services is dedicated to providing students, alumni and their families with efficient, courteous, and responsible financial services, while complying with all federal, state, and University policies. Their office provides financial assistance to students, many of whom might otherwise be unable to attend the University, and strives to provide guidance and support in their financial lives while they pursue their education. Visit their main page to learn more about AccessUVA, scholarships, and emergency funding offered through SFS.

Peer Financial Counselors
Student Financial Services, with support from the Jefferson Trust and Next Gen Personal Finance, offers Peer Financial Counseling as a free service to all UVA students. PFC at UVA offers one-on-one counseling and group workshops led by students, for students. They understand the financial pressures that come with being a college student and want to help you to manage those pressures in your own life.

The Cavalier Fund
Through the generous support of UVA alumni and friends, the Cavalier Fund was established to ensure that all undergraduate students had access to a similar educational experience while attending UVA, regardless of their financial resources. Eligible students can apply for and receive grant funding of up to $1,000 per academic year to support their interest and participation in co-curricular activities that supplement the University’s academic program. Visit the main webpage for more information about eligibility and the award process.

The Grad Bridge Loan
The GradBridge loan provides support to graduate students transitioning from fellowship stipends to wage assistantships or other related employment statuses. To request a GradBridge loan, contact Student Financial Serices at [email protected] or (434) 982-6000 to speak with one of their staff. Visit the main site to see how SFS can help you understand how the process works and get your loan started.

Hoo Needs Help
The Hoo Needs Help program is a partnership between the Division of Student Affairs and Student Financial Services. Aid may come in a variety of forms, including grants, loans and/or university and community resources. They do their best to contact students within 5-7 business days of their application being submitted. Response times may be longer than usual over weekends, holidays, or when the University is not in session. After a student submits their application, someone will reach out to the student to discuss all options available to them, including unused financial aid.

SFS Emergency Loan
The Emergency Loan is a short-term, interest-free loan available to undergraduate students for up to $500 and graduate students for up to $750 per semester. The loan is due on the last day of the month after it is taken out (e.g. a loan taken out any day in February will be due March 31). As long as it is paid on time, there is no fee or interest. If it is paid late, there is a one-time late fee of $10.
To apply for an Emergency Loan, please email [email protected] rather than visiting Carruthers Hall in person. Emergency Loans can only be obtained during the semester (i.e., the first day of classes through the last day of classes), and are only available to Summer Session students if they are enrolled in the following fall term. The last day for students graduating in the spring to obtain an Emergency Loan is March 31. The last day for students graduating in the fall to obtain an Emergency Loan is October 31. Past due balances must be paid prior to obtaining an Emergency Loan.
Be sure to sign up for direct deposit if you have not already done so!

The UVA Community Food Pantry
The UVA Community Food Pantry (CFP) is a student-run initiative that aims to eliminate the financial hardships of UVA students and staff in attempting to access adequate food by providing essential food and hygiene items. CFP also aims to identify and quantify food insecurity at UVA in order to advocate for a just food system for all members of the UVA community. Visit their website to see food pantry locations.

UVA Sustainable Food Collaborative
Formed in 2016 as part of the UVA 2016-2020 Sustainability Plan, the UVA Sustainable Food Collaborative—formerly known as Sustainable Food Strategy Task Force—is a group under UVA Sustainability's Environmental Stewardship Subcommittee that bridges a diverse array of organizations within UVA and the surrounding community to further food sustainability, food justice, and food equity at the University and in Charlottesville. Visit their website to see the myriad of community resources they offer.

Teaching Kitchen
The Teaching Kitchen at Student Health and Wellness is home to the Hoo’s Cooking nutrition education and culinary skills classes. Hoo’s Cooking hands-on cooking classes are led by students, dietetic interns, registered dietitians, professional chefs and/or special guests. Financial assistance is available to participate in the teaching kitchen.

Their mission is to help students:

build skills and knowledge in food preparation, budgeting, and nutrition support health honor culture promote sustainability and equity build community foster joy and confidence in cooking

Support and Access Services
The Support and Access Services (SAS) is Student Council's newest branch, approved in 2021 in a Constitutional referendum with 84% of voters in favor. From UC Davis to the University of Maryland, student governments across the country have increasingly become direct service and resource providers to students. Student Council’s SAS branch allows UVA to lead nationally on this development in modern student self-governance.
Visit their website to learn more about each of the services SAS provides:

• Accommodations
• Access Fund
• Next Steps Fund UVA
• Mutual Aid
• Airbus
• Student Legal Services
• Aetna Insurance
• Support Fund
• International Student Summer Storage
• Textbook Access Office

Student Health and Wellness
The UVA Department of Student Health and Wellness (SHW) is part of the Division of Student Affairs and includes four core units—Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Medical Services, the Office of Health Promotion (OHP), and the Student Disability Access Center (SDAC). Visit their website to see how you can get in touch with each unit.

Timely Care
CAPS partnered with TimelyCare in the fall of 2021 to offer UVA students 24/7 virtual, wraparound mental health care at no cost*. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare. TimelyCare Offers:

Art Room
The Art Room fosters healing and self-discovery through the transformative power of artistic expression. It is a safe and inclusive space where students, regardless of background or artistic ability, can explore their emotions, communicate without words, and embark on a journey of personal growth. The Art Room is intended to empower students to navigate life's challenges, promote mental wellbeing, and cultivate a sense of community and connection.

Peer Health Educators
The Peer Health Educators (PHEs) are a diverse group of 30 UVA students trained to empower their peers to practice holistic health and well-being in a positive, supportive, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner.

Comprehensive training prepares the PHEs to facilitate dynamic outreach programs; to plan and implement evidence-informed awareness events; and to promote a healthy and inclusive culture at UVA.

They offer programming and events across Grounds for your dorm, classroom, Greek, or student organization along with one-on-one health consultations.”

UVA Recreation
UVA Recreation’s mission is to offer a variety of programs, services and spaces where students, faculty and staff feel welcome and safe, can find meaningful connections and develop all dimensions of wellness (social, intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and occupational) that enrich the learning, living, teaching and working experiences at UVA. Visit their website to learn more about active, competitive, and adventurous opportunities offered through UVA Rec!

Well-Being Guides
The student well-being project is a joint effort between students and staff and is compiled information and resources on several topics related to student well-being that students may find helpful. Within each topic students will find helpful information and tips, on- and off-Grounds resources, quotes from students, and even searchable terms for community members to conduct their own research.

Multicultural Student Services provides programs and services to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Through MSS, students can participate in mentoring programs, leadership development programs, intercultural education, success programs, multicultural community development initiatives, receive individual and group support, cultural organization support, and engage with our five centers: Multicultural Student Center (MSC), LGBTQ Center (QC), Latinx Student Center (LSC), Interfaith Student Center (IFSC), and Asian American Student Center (AASC).  These opportunities are open to all students.

UVA Career Center
The UVA Career Center supports all UVA students and serves as a central hub for satellite career services offices that are embedded in other colleges on Grounds. The UVA Career Center holds approximately 9,000 career advising appointments and facilitates roughly 300 events each year while maintaining connections with 671 employers.
They are dedicated to building a bridge between student's academic pursuits and career goals. By engaging with Career Counselors, UVA Alumni networks, and industry-specific opportunities, the UVA Career Center enables students of all years to create the foundation of their career journey while at the University. Visit their main site for more information about major exploration, industry-specific advising, internship, and job searches, and more!

Office of Citizen Scholar Development
The Office of Citizen Scholar Development is the fellowships office of the University of Virginia. They use the process of applying for fellowships as a catalyst to further the personal, social, intellectual, and professional development of UVA students and alumni as citizens and scholars, people who are thoughtful, ethical, and mutually connected to their communities. Dedicated to fairness, equity, and accessibility, they provide students with accurate information; guide them through reflection and discernment; equip them to seek wise counsel and healthy mentoring relationships; challenge them to articulate their goals, to think, and then to act; and support them in competing at the highest level.

International Studies Office
The International Studies Office (ISO), a division of UVA Global, is a University-wide resource which contributes to UVA's global mission through activities, programs and services designed to support the development of a globally aware, culturally diverse education and research environment. Through the International Students and Scholars Program, UVA Education Abroad, and the Lorna Sundberg International Center, the ISO provides expertise and infrastructure to help expand and sustain global education at the University of Virginia. The ISO is also home to the Peace Corps Prep Program. The ISO offers scholarships for students who need financial assistance in order to participate.

UVA Global Internships
UVA Global Internships works with partners across Grounds and the world to offer academic internship programs for direct UVA credit in globally important locations and virtually. Each program has its own curriculum and features different internship placements, so be sure to explore all of the program brochures below to understand the full range of possibilities. UVA Global offers scholarships for students who need financial assistance in order to participate.