Identity & Culture Clubs

  • Towards a Better Latin America

    This organization has a two-part mission, to increase awareness of Latin American culture on UVa grounds, and to raise funds to aid Latin American social institutions in their improvement and development.

  • Traditional Chinese Dance Team (TCDT) at UVA

    The Traditional Chinese Dance Team at UVA is an organization that aims to share traditional Chinese culture with the community and celebrate diversity and dance, as well as spread cultural awareness and understanding. We meet weekly for practices where we learn a dance that we will refine and perform at events on Grounds, such as Chinafest, and at other events around the Charlottesville and UVA community. We are a dance team and will have fun team bonding events, as well as host fundraisers!

  • Transfer Student Peer Advisors

    As an incoming transfer student, you will find your Transfer Student Peer Advisor (TSPA) to be a valuable resource as you transition from your previous institution to the diverse academic, intellectual, and social culture of the University of Virginia. TSPA serve as initial contacts for newly admitted students, assist with the implementation of orientation and Wahoo Welcome programs, and provide general support for their group of advisees through emails, phone calls, and small group activities.Your TSPA is an enthusiastic, approachable, knowledgeable student who can answer your questions about the University!

  • Turkish Student Association at UVA

    Merhaba! Turkish Student Association at the University of Virginia is open to all UVA students regardless of their race, ethnicity, and background. Our purpose is to share and spread Turkish culture and foster interaction among Turkish students and those who are interested in Turkish culture. TSA holds different kinds of activities including, but not limited to, dinners, movie screenings, networking events, informative speeches, and celebrations of Turkish holidays. Most activities are open to the public. Follow our instagram page to stay up to date @tsa.uva

  • Undergraduate Black Law Students Association

    The purpose of the Undergraduate Black Law Student Association is to articulate and promote the educational, professional, political and social needs and goals of black pre-law students at the University of Virginia.

  • undocUVA

    undocUVA strives to create a more inclusive environment and an overall safe space for undocumented students through education and advocacy. In order to obtain this desired environment we plan to help students expand their intellectual, creative and social horizons while empowering a sense of belonging. We will strive to foster an understanding in the UVa and Greater Charlottesville community about the unique issues and challenges undocumented students undergo. We believe it is important to acknowledge that we are not affiliated with any cultural or Latinx organization. All are welcome, regardless of background or status.  We will also provide faculty and staff with tools and information to help in their interactions with undocumented students. We are committed to have strong ties with administrations, most importantly Student Financial Services, in order to provide students with the necessary resources to make their experience a successful one.

  • United Nations Children's Fund at UVA

    The United Nations Children's Fund at the University of Virginia is an organization for those interested in the welfare and rights of children and their betterment under the affiliate status of the United States Fund for UNICEF. The mission of UNICEF at UVA is to raise funds for international and local child survival projects funded by the US Fund, to educate and address the rights of children in the United States and abroad.

  • University Judiciary Committee

    The University Judiciary Committee is the student-run judiciary body of the University of Virginia and is authorized to investigate and adjudicate alleged violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct. The UJC utilizes a restorative sanctioning model that aims to promote a community of safety, freedom, and respect at the University of Virginia.

  • University Programs Council

    The University Programs Council (UPC) is a student-run programming board that provides students and members of the University and Charlottesville communities with a wide variety of entertaining and educational activities and events. UPC is comprised of 6 executive officers, 7 committee directors, and hundreds of committee members. It is an all inclusive programming board and welcomes all UVA students to have a hand in creating events for the community!For more info on our events visit the University Programs Council Website

  • University Salsa Club

    The University Salsa Club is the Spiciest CIO at UVA! We won "Most Fun CIO" of 2011-2012 and "Best CIO in the Arts" of 2012-2013.We believe that anyone can dance and are excited to create a space welcome to dancers of all levels. The club is open to all University students, faculty, and staff interested in learning, dancing, and even performing a variety of dance styles including Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue, and more Latin styles of dance. Salsa Club is fully student-run with an executive board and team of Instructors that organize our weekly lessons, showcase performances each semester, annual SalsaFest dance congress, and many social events. Come dance with us!