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Saturday Sessions

Saturday Sessions

We build community by hosting workshops that provide regular and consistent opportunities for high school students and parents to learn something new and build relationships that extend their personal and professional networks.

We create a safe space for inter-generational conversations where people with varying backgrounds, perspectives, attitudes, interests, and professions can share of themselves, learn from each other, and build bridges across lines of difference.

What are Uplift@UVA Saturday Sessions?

Uplift@UVA is a hybrid program sponsored by the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, which serves high school students in a target service area that spans seven counties and one city in addition to Charlottesville.

Who is eligible?

Students selected for Uplift@UVA must:

  1. Attend an Albemarle County or Charlottesville City public high school, or one of the following high schools: Buckingham, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, Orange, Waynesboro, William Monroe.
  2. Have full support from their family to participate.

When does Uplift occur?

While we believe any time is a perfect time for Uplift, classes are held on scheduled Saturdays during the school year. Uplift@UVA also offers a summer program to qualified 10th-12th graders. Students will experience the grounds of UVA, presentations, as well as social and cultural activities for an immersive experience.

What does Uplift@UVA cost?

There is no cost to student participants associated Uplift@UVA

Thank you for your interest in Uplift@UVA