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BA African-American and African Studies at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

The African-American and African Studies (AAS) major is offered through the Carter G. Woodson Institute, established in 1981, as an interdisciplinary undergraduate programme. The institute also offers an AAS minor, an African Studies minor, a Distinguished Majors Program and independent study.

Faculty: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Students select courses from an approved list posted by the Woodson Institute each semester.

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Application information

First-year entry for Fall 2027 via Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision; transfer applicants can apply for Spring or Fall entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision and Early Action November 1 (decisions by December 15 and February 15 respectively); Regular Decision January 5 (decision by April 1). Applications are submitted through the Common Application. Standardized testing is test optional for Fall 2027 first-year applicants.

Transfer deadlines: Spring Transfer October 1 (notification by December 1); Fall Transfer March 1 (notification by May 1). Transfer applications are test optional.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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