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Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
NCAA Division I
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
School Mascot
The Cavalier
Men Playing Varsity Sports
366 - 6 %
Women Playing Varsity Sports
283 - 4 %
College Prowler Take
Athletics at UVA have always been huge, and almost everyone recognizes this coming into the school. Football in particular is a very big sport here, no matter the quality of the team from season to season. Going to home football games is definitely a tradition at UVA. Girls don their pearls and guys their ties before they go and tailgate on the Lawn and outside of the stadium. There is no feeling quite like the one you get when standing in the student section of Scott Stadium pleasantly tipsy on a sunny day singing “Good ‘Ole Song” after every touchdown. Some say the reason UVA has a tradition of dressing up for games is that, years ago, the teams were so bad that students felt that if the teams couldn’t look good, at least the fans would. It is an experience that caters to a variety of people, not just the avid college football fan. In many ways, it’s true that you don’t get the full experience at Virginia until you’ve been to a sporting event. Intramurals and club sports also have a pretty big presence on campus. Almost any sport you can think of is offered. UVA students enjoy watching sports and being active. Frats, sororities, CIOs, and independents alike form teams and throw down. Popular IM sports include basketball, wally ball, and inner tube water polo. For the more dedicated athlete who is not quite on varsity level, many club sports are offered and taken quite seriously. There is plenty to find in Virginia’s athletics, at all levels of competition. Students Speak Out
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vabaker2011 says: University of Virginia 2015 Education  |
Football is obviously big, but I...
Football is obviously big, but I would put lacrosse and soccer well over basketball in terms of interest. IM sports are pretty big. Usually, the Greeks and other organizations will make teams.
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The football games are awesome,...
The football games are awesome, and everyone goes! The basketball and soccer games get just as many students out there, too. There are always a ton of parties afterwards. |
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If you want to play IM sports, you...
If you want to play IM sports, you will be able to. There are also clubs sports, as well. You can try to walk onto a team at Virginia, but you better be good. |
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I’m not much into sports, but...
I’m not much into sports, but basketball games are fun to attend. Our football team has been sucking, and so has our basketball, but they are still fun to go to. |
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Both intramurals and varsity...
Both intramurals and varsity sports are pretty big. Football and basketball games are huge events and lots of fun. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and diving
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Intramurals
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Flag football
- Floor hockey
- Golf
- Inner tube water polo
- Kickball
- Pickleball
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
- Wrestling
Club Sports
- Archery
- Badminton
- Ballroom dance
- Belly dancing
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Capoeira
- Cavalier road runners
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Diving
- Etcetera Winterguard
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- ISKF karate
- Judo
- Mahogany dance troupe
- Myo Sim Karate
- Rhapsody Dance Ensemble
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Shotokan karate
- Soccer
- Squash
- Tae Kwon Do
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- University Dance Club
- Virginia Alpine Ski Team
- Virginia Dance Company
- Virginia Golf Club
- Virginia Rowing Association
- Virginia Soccer League
- Virginia Swim Club
- Volleyball
- Water polo
Gyms and Facilities
- Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)
- Dell Basketball Courts
- Memorial Gym
- North Grounds Recreation Center
- Outdoor Recreation Center
- Perry-Fishburne Tennis Courts
- Slaughter Recreation Center
- Snyder Tennis Center
Getting Tickets
Students can get into any athletic event for free with their student ID. Everyone else must purchase tickets for the following sports during regular season: football, basketball (men’s and women’s), baseball, soccer (men’s and women’s), and lacrosse (men’s and women’s). There is also an admission charge for any ACC or NCAA championship events. The Virginia Athletic Ticket Office is located in Bryant Hall at the Carl Smith Center (off Stadium Road) and is open Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Most Popular Sports
When basketball is doing well, UVA students love football, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer (in that order). When the basketball team isn't doing so hot, UVA students love football, lacrosse, basketball, soccer (in that order).
Best Place to Take a Walk
Around the grounds (particularly on or through the lawn)
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