Becoming Batten

Learn more about the Minor Class of 2023 and last year's admissions statistics.

In this must-watch video for current first- and second-year UVA students considering Batten’s undergraduate major program, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Anne Carter Mulligan shares some exciting changes for the BA curriculum starting in Fall 2022!

Are you undecided about your academic path? Looking for a program that will help you solve today’s toughest social and policy challenges? Watch a recording of our summer information session for answers to these questions.

As we count down the days to the fall semester, we asked some of our students what their favorite Batten memory has been.

Considering taking a Batten course before applying? Hear from some of our current students on which classes stand out as their favorites!

Wondering what the MPP curriculum is like? Hear from some of our current students on which classes stand out as their favorites!

While this past year and a half has presented a number of challenges for individuals across the US and globe, students at Batten also experienced moments of joy. As we reflect on the end of the spring semester, we asked some of our students what their favorite Batten memory has been.

As a small school, we pride ourselves in the individualized attention we can give to each student. Our Batten community is dedicated to making lasting change in their communities, and with the one-on-one support from our Career Services team, our students have reported some of the highest career placement and first destination rates across the University. Hear from some of our students on their experiences with the Batten Career Center in this next post in the series!

The culmination of the program is an Applied Policy Project that challenges students to perform a professional-quality study for a real-world client. We asked our most recent graduates to share more about their Applied Policy Project and the wide range of topics they researched in this latest blog post!

As a small school, we pride ourselves in the individualized attention we can give to each student. Our Batten community is dedicated to making lasting change in their communities, and with the one-on-one support from our Career Services team, our students have reported some of the highest career placement and first destination rates across the University. Hear from some of our students on their experiences with the Batten Career Center!

Curious to know what it is like to learn from the top scholars and practitioners of policy? Want to sample a class before applying to the BA or minor but do not know what to take? We’ve included some information about some special topics and core courses being offered this fall in this last post in the series!

Our school stands distinguished by teaching and fostering effective, value-based leadership. Curious to know what it is like to learn from the top scholars and practitioners of policy and leadership? Want to sample a class before applying to the BA or minor but do not know what to take? We’ve included some information about some special topics and core courses being offered this fall in this next post in the series!