UVA University Guide Service

UVA University Guide Service

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The University Guide Service (UGS) is a volunteer tour-giving organization that provides both admissions and historical tours of the University of Virginia.

The University Guide Service (UGS) is a volunteer tour-giving organization run entirely by students that provides both admissions and historical tours of the University of Virginia. Our goal is to provide cohesive, engaging, and accurate tours to prospective students, current students, and all those interested in learning more about our University. There are no scripts for our tours, and we encour

01/31/2022

surprise !! we have one last info session tonight at 7pm on zoom- promise you won’t regret coming

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01/21/2022

want to give tours at UVA and have a lot of fun and learn more than you could imagine !?

join guides!

info sessions start today in the rotunda multipurpose room or check the linktree for all the info you need: https://linktr.ee/laurenxue

see you soon!

Mandatory tours teach first years U.Va.’s history of enslaved laborers 09/23/2021

First years, check with your RA to find out when your tour is!

Mandatory tours teach first years U.Va.’s history of enslaved laborers The information these tours include are the history of enslaved laborers at the University, the creation of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers and the position of students both on Grounds and within the larger Charlottesville community.

08/29/2021

it’s the best time of the semester! come try out for guides!

info sessions all week in the rotunda multipurpose room (or check the QR code for more info and email to sign up for a trial tour)

sessions on 8/30 + 9/1 for BIPOC, q***r, low-income, first-gen students to hear from current guides about their experiences in UGS. come with questions if you have them!

reach out to [email protected] and [email protected] with questions ✈️

03/19/2021

The University Guide Service stands in solidarity with the Asian and Asian American communities at UVA, in Charlottesville, and beyond. Within our organization, we are matching donations up to $250 toward Red Canary Song, a grassroots collective of Asian and migrant s*x workers providing support to communities through labor rights and mutual aid.

02/10/2021

The University Guide Service has made the decision to not recruit for the Spring 2021 semester. This is not a decision that was made lightly, but we are taking this time to prioritize the health and safety of our members, as well as to evaluate and improve our structure and programming. We thank you for understanding, and we look forward to meeting you in the upcoming Fall semester.

Photos from UVA University Guide Service's post 09/19/2020

Congratulations to the Fall 2020 Tabor Probies! And to all who interviewed this week, a sincere thank-you. It was a pleasure getting to meet each and every one of you!

09/06/2020

LAST CHANCE TO… Redefine what you think as you walk through Grounds. Redefine what it means to be a student at UVA. Redefine what narratives should be told. Redefine your UVA experience and join the University Guide Service!

SUNDAY, 9/6: 12-3pm EST
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/93772629111?pwd=d1NJUU83azZlaStWMWUzZHVxYktYQT09

Photos from UVA University Guide Service's post 09/04/2020

Redefine what you think as you walk through Grounds. Redefine what it means to be a student at UVA. Redefine what narratives should be told. Redefine your UVA experience and join the University Guide Service!

Remaining Zoom Q&A Sessions and Trial Tour Sign-Ups (EST):

[ TODAY ] FRIDAY, 9/4: 2-4pm
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/93074706590?pwd=T3E5ZXZ1bnVPWnB3V2I1QWxUUE1nUT09

SATURDAY, 9/5: 12-3pm
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/98585082059?pwd=ZS82TVJCOHBObGlnMnk2dXY4Rzd5QT09

SUNDAY, 9/6: 12-3pm EST
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/93772629111?pwd=d1NJUU83azZlaStWMWUzZHVxYktYQT09

More information available on our website (https://www.uvaguides.org/prepare-to-tryout-2/)!

09/03/2020

If you’re interested in giving honest tours to prospective students on your experience at UVA or introducing the University’s history to new visitors, try out for the University Guide Service!

The University Guide Service is holding an information session in ONE hour (@ 6pm) specifically tailored for individuals who identify/are BIPOC, low-income, non-binary, and/or part of the LGBTQ+ community. Come hear some personal experiences from current Guides who can speak on these topics!

https://virginia.zoom.us/j/94942121935?pwd=R2VuZkVSdFVlNkJ2ZWsvZkVVeFlpUT09

Photos from UVA University Guide Service's post 09/03/2020

Our second spotlight of the week is Matt Gillam, who is sharing about what the Guides community has meant to him!

Redefine what you think as you walk through Grounds. Redefine what it means to be a student at UVA. Redefine what narratives should be told. Redefine your UVA experience and join the University Guide Service!

Zoom Q&A Sessions and Trial Tour Sign-Ups (EST):

[ TODAY ] THURSDAY, 9/3: 6-7pm *Diversity Panel*
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/94942121935…

FRIDAY, 9/4: 2-4pm
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/93074706590…

SATURDAY, 9/5: 12-3pm
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/98585082059…

SUNDAY, 9/6: 12-3pm EST
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/93772629111…

Check out https://www.uvaguides.org/ for a pre-recorded information session and sample trial tour!

Photos from UVA University Guide Service's post 09/02/2020

Redefine what you think as you walk through Grounds. Redefine what it means to be a student at UVA. Redefine what narratives should be told. Redefine your UVA experience and join the University Guide Service!

Zoom Q&A Sessions and Trial Tour Sign-Ups (EST):

THURSDAY, 9/3: 6-7pm *Diversity Panel*
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/94942121935?pwd=R2VuZkVSdFVlNkJ2ZWsvZkVVeFlpUT09

FRIDAY, 9/4: 2-4pm
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/93074706590?pwd=T3E5ZXZ1bnVPWnB3V2I1QWxUUE1nUT09

SATURDAY, 9/5: 12-3pm
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/98585082059?pwd=ZS82TVJCOHBObGlnMnk2dXY4Rzd5QT09

SUNDAY, 9/6: 12-3pm EST
https://virginia.zoom.us/j/93772629111?pwd=d1NJUU83azZlaStWMWUzZHVxYktYQT09

Check out https://www.uvaguides.org/ for a pre-recorded information session and sample trial tour!

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Newcomb Hall, LL36
Charlottesville, VA
22903

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm
Sunday 9:30am - 2pm