Support Services

Explore organizations and departments deeply committed to helping UVA students flourish on Grounds and beyond.

General Support

Providers of proactive services and programming for whole-student well-being and flourishing 

Contemplative Sciences Center
Classes, workshops, coaching, and other resources related to meditation, mindfulness, yoga, experiential learning, and other practices boosting resilience, well-being, compassion and flourishing.

Office of Health Promotion & Well-Being
Wide-ranging services, including nutrition resources and counseling, one-on-one well-being consulting (WahooWell), Collegiate Recovery Program, Sexual Respect programming, and more

Peer Health Educators
Diverse group of 70 UVA students trained to empower their peers to practice holistic health and well-being in a positive, supportive, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner

Total Advising
Comprehensive and holistic guide to resources and services for students related to Living on Grounds, Student Involvement, and Well-Being

WahooWell
Confidential conversation with a trained professional that helps you explore your strengths, goals, and motivations related to well-being

Women’s Center
Counseling services and numerous resources and opportunities at the intersections of social justice and student well-being and flourishing

Multicultural and Low-Income Support

Support, mentorship, and resources for historically marginalized students and students of diverse cultures and communities 

AccessUVA 
Resources and services supporting  first-generation and low-income students academically and beyond

Office of African American Affairs 
Academic success programming and other resources and opportunities supporting the flourishing of African American students

First Gen Mentoring Network
Faculty and staff available to advise and mentor students who are first in their families to attend college

LGBTQ Student Services 
Services, programs, and resources supporting inclusivity and well-being related to sexual and gender diversity

Multicultural Student Services
Academic success programming, support services, and resources promoting the flourishing of historically underrepresented students

Veterans & Military Student Support
Resources and services to help student vets and service members thrive at the University

Academics and Career Counseling

Educational and professional development assistance

Career Center
Numerous resources and opportunities for exploring and pursuing career interests and goals, developing career skills, and finding jobs 

Writing Center
Consulting services for all kinds and stages of writing available to all current UVA students

PHD PLUS
Events, opportunities, and resources supporting long-term career success for all PhD students and Postdoctoral scholars across all disciplines

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