Becoming Batten

As we prepare for the fall semester, there are a number of ways you can connect with members of the admissions team to learn more about the Batten School.

Learn more about the Minor in Public Policy and Leadership Class of 2024 and last year's admissions statistics.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts Class of 2024 and last year's admissions statistics.

Learn more about the Accelerated Master of Public Policy Class of 2024 and last year's admissions statistics.

Learn more about the two-year Master of Public Policy Class of 2024 and last year's admissions statistics.

Still looking for a course to take this fall? Look no further than this one-stop guide for classes open to prospective students!

Are you an incoming first or second year student to UVA with questions about the right path for you? Read this helpful blog post from the Admissions team detailing things you can do to hit the ground running this fall–particularly if you have an interest in Batten!

As we get ready to break for the summer, the Admissions team provides tips to help you prepare for next year’s application cycle.

With fall enrollment approaching, the Admissions team is sharing helpful tips to help you course plan in preparation for application to Batten. Read on to hear from Anne Carter Mulligan, Batten's Director of Undergraduate Admissions, on courses to take and open electives you can try. 

This week, we sat down with first-year MPP student Gary Christensen to learn more about his Batten experience. Gary moved from Salt Lake City, Utah to attend Batten after spending several years at Goldman Sachs. Read on to learn more about Gary and his advice for prospective students in our latest blog post!

Scott is a first-generation college student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before Batten, Scott was an intern on Capitol Hill. Keep reading to learn a bit more about Scott's journey to Batten and his advice for prospective students! 

After working for six years after graduating from UVA, read why Alyssa Tulabut (MPP/MBA '24) decided to return to Grounds to pursue a dual degree at Batten and Darden.