The University of Virginia
The Rotunda a half-scale version of the Pantheon, is the focal point of the historic central Grounds.
The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, who outlined the institution's purpose, designed its buildings, supervised construction, planned the curriculum and directed the recruitment of the first faculty.
. In 1976, the American Institute of Architects proclaimed the academical village one of the outstanding achievements of American architecture; in 1988, the Lawn was named to the prestigious World Heritage List.
The Honor System
The Honor System is one of the University's oldest and most venerated traditions. Based on
the fundamental assumption that anyone who enrolls at the University subscribes to a code
of ethics forbidding lying, cheating, and stealing, the Honor System allows students the
kind of personal freedom possible only in an environment where respect and trust are
presumed. For more than 150 years, this system has been administered by students.
The Honor System is one of the University's oldest and most venerated traditions. Based on
the fundamental assumption that anyone who enrolls at the University subscribes to a code
of ethics forbidding lying, cheating, and stealing, the Honor System allows students the
kind of personal freedom possible only in an environment where respect and trust are
presumed. For more than 150 years, this system has been administered by students.
The Phi Delt's Homecoming tailgate party
Tailgaters on The Lawn
Then they all walk to the stadium
in 1888 the university adopted orange and blue as it's official colors, the terms "Cavaliers," "Wahoos" and "Hoos" are used almost interchangeably to refer to University teams and players, "Cavaliers" is more often used by the media, while "Wahoos" and "Hoos" are frequently used by Virginia students and fans.
Much like in the Ivy League, the UVA band is a little more casual!
A shot from the student section
Tents
Team Tiles
Thunder Mug
