Becoming Batten

Graduate school applications are not designed to trip up applicants, but every year, we see some common mistakes. Our Admissions team is here to help you avoid them.

Getting ready to enroll in courses for next semester? Here are some UVA Batten electives in different policy areas to know for spring 2027!

Thinking about UVA Batten majors or minors? With course enrollment for the spring 2027 semester on your mind, here are some classes to consider to prepare you for applying.

Introducing the 2026-27 UVA Batten undergraduate Ambassadors! Find out who they are and schedule a one-on-one appointment to learn more!

Ready to take your first steps into the world of policy? Read on to hear from 2024 Teaching Fellow, Wyatt Carter, and discover how the Bridge to Batten program can transform your journey.

Quinn Seif is a member of the UVA Batten School's Class of 2028, studying public policy with a focus on national security. He reflects on the first 50 days of his MPP education at Batten and offers advice for others considering the program.

The opportunity to study abroad can be a rewarding one and enables students to experience and adapt to new cultures and environments, develop global knowledge and perspectives, and improve language application skills. In this post, we answer common questions pertaining to studying abroad as a Batten undergraduate student.

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Learn about the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy curriculum and find out if it's right for you.

We're here to help you navigate graduate program admissions, from one-on-one appointments to open houses to virtual events to opportunities to engage with current Master of Public Policy students.

Learn about the Graduate Certificate in Public Leadership curriculum and find out if it's right for you.