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Becoming Batten

Meet the Minor Class of 2024
August 12, 2022

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

Meet the BA Class of 2024
August 10, 2022

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

Meet the Accelerated MPP Class of 2024
August 8, 2022

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

Meet the Postgraduate MPP Class of 2024
August 5, 2022

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

Open Batten Courses for Fall 2022
August 1, 2022

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

Hit the Ground Running: Advice for New UVA Students
June 24, 2022

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!

End of Year Wrap Up
April 25, 2022

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

What Should I Take This Fall?
April 1, 2022

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. 

Gary Christensen
February 15, 2022

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 Rykala
February 1, 2022

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! 

Student Spotlight Alyssa Tulabut
January 12, 2022

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.

Application Resources
December 6, 2021

Applying to Batten this spring for the BA, Minor, or Accelerated MPP? This is your one stop shop for all our helpful tips as you work on your application over the winter break!