What are the old dorms at UVA?

The McCormick Road Dormitories (generally referred to as Old Dorms) are one of two main areas of first-year living dormitories at the University of Virginia, the other being the Alderman Road Dormitories. Ten houses make up the residence area located on McCormick Road.

Does UVA have suite-style dorms?

Up to 320 residents live in Courtenay, Dunglison, and Fitzhugh — the suite-style houses of Alderman Road. Each suite housing up to ten students features a shared living area and bathroom, and five double bedrooms.

Are all UVA dorms air conditioned?

New dorms are generally suite-style. They often have air conditioning, but not always. The facilities are newer and cleaner, but it is a longer walk to classes and social events.

Do first year UVA students have to live on campus?

Do I have to live on-Grounds? For the 2021-2022 academic year, all first-year students must live on Grounds. If you believe your extraordinary circumstances (such as being non-traditionally aged or being a parent) qualify you for consideration to live off-Grounds, please send your request to [email protected].

Where are the new dorms at UVA located?

There are eight new dorm residences located on Alderman Road including, Shannon, Tuttle-Dunnington, Watson-Webb, Lile-Maupin, Woody, Balz-Dobie, Cauthen and Gibbons. These dorms are considerably newer compared to the old dorms and all are fully air-conditioned, thank goodness.

How is housing and Residence Life at the University of Virginia?

Housing & Residence Life works collaboratively to create open, welcoming communities on Grounds for students at the University of Virginia. Residents are empowered to engage their potential as scholars and leaders through self-governance and participation in residential area activities and leadership.

Do you need air conditioning in Uva dorms?

Buy at least three fans to put in your room and the lack of air conditioning won’t be too bad. Even though it can get a little stuffy in the old dorms, people have loved these dorms for over fifty years. They are considered prestigious housing among many UVA students because there is so much history behind them.

Where to live for first year at UVA?

Some UVA construction geniuses decided to put Kellogg right on top of a hill and make poor little first years climb up there to live in the dorm for a year. But don’t worry too much about Mount Kellogg’s altitude because there’s a bus stop right outside the dorm, so you can still be lazy.