Lead and Serve

Learn about the hundreds of student-led organizations at UVA. Join one or start your own! UVA has a proud tradition of student involvement, and there are a wide variety of organizations available to help you meet people, serve your community, develop new skills, and have fun.

Resources

Office of the Dean of Students

Professional staff who assist students in many aspects of their student experience. See a list of units, including Housing, Student …

Madison House

Madison House serves as the student volunteer center at the University of Virginia.

Lewis Institute for Citizen Leadership (MLI)

The Meriwether Lewis Institute for Citizen Leadership at the University of Virginia is a multi-year fellowship that prepares students for …

Women’s Leadership Development Program

The Women’s Leadership Development Program is designed to encourage first and second year women who demonstrate great leadership potential to …

Class Councils

Trustees and Class Council members are charged with identifying and programming events to serve the unique needs of their respective …

Becoming a CIO (Student Organization)

The Student Council lays out the requirements for students to form a new Contracted Independent Organization (CIO) on Grounds. CIOs …