BA Classics at University of Virginia

Programme overview

Classics majors read foundational texts such as Homer, Virgil, Plato, Cicero and the New Testament in the original Greek and Latin, developing skills in analyzing texts and arguments. Concentrations are Greek or Latin, and Greek & Latin; minors in Greek and Latin are offered.

Faculty: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Department: Department of Classics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Language study in Greek, Latin or both, with related work in history, philosophy or archaeology.

Career pathways

Recent graduates have worked as consultants, litigation associates, teachers and staff assistants, and gone on to graduate study in classics, journalism, law, medicine, ancient philosophy and theology.

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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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