Advice for First years
June 25, 2024

Are you about to start your first or second year at UVA and feeling uncertain about the best path for you? Dive into our latest blog post from the Batten Admissions team! Discover essential tips and strategies to kick off your fall semester with confidence, especially if you're eyeing a future at the Batten School.

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!

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June 21, 2021

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!

Hit the Ground Running
June 14, 2023

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!

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June 14, 2021

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!

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June 1, 2021

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!

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July 6, 2021

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

Students in cap and gown with text Admissions Information Session
July 26, 2021

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.

Get to Know the Batten MPP from the Student Perspective
July 25, 2023

Are you thinking about joining the Batten community, or have you accepted your offer and want the inside scoop? Still applying to the MPP and need a few pointers? Whichever category you fall into, read on to learn a little bit more about the Master of Public Policy from a few of our current postgraduate students.

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July 19, 2021

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

Open Batten Courses for Fall 2023
July 18, 2023

Are you still looking for a fall class and are interested in trying out a Batten class? Read on to see what courses are still available for the fall semester!

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July 12, 2021

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