Contacts

The academic deans in the College of Arts & Sciences answer questions and provide advice and guidance for undergraduate College students at the University of Virginia. The administrative office of the College is located in Monroe Hall on central grounds at UVA.

Advising & Support

Association Deans
An Association Dean’s primary responsibility is to advise you on academic matters and refer you to the proper agencies and offices. Do not hesitate to call on your Dean.

Faculty Advisors
All Faculty Advisors are trained to be general academic advisors, and are prepared to help you or refer you to the appropriate person.

Special Advising Deans
Deans can answer questions about specific programs or areas such as transfer students, academic achievement program, scholarships, foreign language placement, interdisciplinary majors, second writing requirement, etc.

Directors of Undergraduate Programs
Each major program is overseen by an Undergraduate Program Director. Questions about major requirements, opportunities for majors, declaring a major, etc. should be directed to this person.

Foreign Language Coordinators
Students with questions about foreign language testing, placement, etc., should contact the Foreign Language Coordinator.

Director of Advising	Rachel Most (434) 924-8873 | 266 Monroe Hall

Majors & Minors

Directors of Undergraduate Programs
Each major program is overseen by an Undergraduate Program Director. Questions about major requirements, opportunities for majors, declaring a major, etc. should be directed to this person.

Department Chairs; Summer Session Chairs
Each academic department in the College is under the directorship of a department chair. All questions about departmental policies should be directed to the Chair.

Policies and Procedures

Association Deans
An Association Dean’s primary responsibility is to advise you on academic matters and refer you to the proper agencies and offices. Do not hesitate to call on your Dean.

Directors of Undergraduate Programs
Each major program is overseen by an Undergraduate Program Director. Questions about major requirements, opportunities for majors, declaring a major, etc. should be directed to this person.

Associate Dean for Academic Programs	Richard Handler (434) 924-8873 | 203 Monroe Hall

Administrative Staff

Administrative Staff
The staff in the College of Arts and Sciences perform a wide range of administrative duties (see the list for specific assignments).

Dean of the College

Office Manager	Judy Mitchell (434) 924-4956 | 102 Monroe Hall

Transfer Students

Transfer Student Dean	Frank Papovich (434) 924-3353 | 201B Monroe Hall
Transfer Credit Evaluator	Before contacting Mrs. Gates, check the list of Transfer Credit Equivalencies Gloria Gates College Transfer Credit Evaluator (434) 924-8880 | 201C Monroe Hall
Intra-University Transfers	Shawn Lyons (434) 924-8873 | 206 Monroe Hall