Get Involved

Building Community. Expanding Perspectives. Supporting Success.

Multicultural Student Services (MSS) offers every student opportunities to build community, expand perspectives, and thrive throughout their UVA experience. We believe the most meaningful college experiences are shaped through connection, learning, and involvement. Every student's journey is different, and MSS provides a variety of ways to get involved—from peer mentoring and intercultural learning to leadership development, student success programs, and welcoming centers where students connect, learn, and grow.

Featured Opportunities

New to UVA? Start Here!

If you're just getting started, these are three of the best ways to connect with MSS and begin building your UVA experience

Connect with a Peer Mentor

Transition to UVA with the support of an experienced upper-class student. Our peer mentoring programs help new students build friendships, navigate campus life, and discover opportunities for success. 

Explore Intercultural Learning

Interested in learning across cultures and developing skills that will benefit you in college and beyond? Enroll in UNST 2500: Connecting Communities: Intercultural Engagement & Education or become a Multicultural Peer Educator (MPE) and help facilitate educational workshops across Grounds.  Course Enrollment OPEN NOW for Fall 2026.

Visit Our Centers

Our five centers are welcoming spaces where students study, relax, attend events, meet new people, and engage with programs throughout the year. Stop by to experience signature events like Feel Good Fridaze, Food & Community, Chai Chats & Crafts, Interfaith Socials, and Cozy Brunch.

More Ways to Get Involved

Develop as a Leader

Develop your leadership skills while building community and preparing to lead in an increasingly interconnected world. MSS offers four leadership development programs designed to help students grow personally and professionally.

Multicultural Student Services Internships

Gain valuable professional experience while supporting MSS programs, welcoming students into our centers, planning events, and promoting student engagement across Grounds. Internships are available in the Multicultural Student Center (MSC), LGBTQ Center, Latinx Student Center (LSC), Asian American Student Center (AASC), and Interfaith Student Center (IFSC).

View Student Employment Opportunities → NOW HIRING FOR 2026-27 

Volunteer in Our Centers

Center volunteers spend 1–2 hours each week helping create welcoming, engaging spaces for fellow students. Volunteers assist maintain the centers, greet visitors, support programs, and help foster community throughout the year. 

Student Organizations

Looking to get connected beyond MSS? Explore over 900 CIOs at UVA, including culturally-based student organizations, and discover new ways to meet people, build community, and get involved across Grounds.

Browse Student Organizations

Supporting Your Success

Your success is our priority. The MSS staff is committed to supporting students throughout their UVA journey by providing individualized guidance, connecting students with campus resources, mentoring student leaders, and helping students navigate both opportunities and challenges. Whether you're exploring ways to get involved, developing as a leader, seeking academic or professional guidance, navigating a challenge, or simply looking for someone to talk with, we're here to help. Not sure where to start? Start with us. If we aren't the right office to meet your needs, we'll help you find the people and resources that are. Stop by one of our centers, introduce yourself, or reach out—we'd love to get to know you.

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