Becoming Batten

Meet our dynamic team of Lead Ambassadors to learn all about their Batten experience. Each Ambassador brings a unique perspective on life at Batten, and you will see them at many of our events throughout the year. Read on to meet our undergrad and postgrad Lead Ambassadors!

Ever wondered what it's like to work in the CIA? Read on for Lead Ambassador Marina Peebles’ recap of our Intelligence Week event with former CIA Operations Officers about the challenges and highlights of their careers.

With applications for Batten’s two year Master of Public Policy program now open, read more about the application changes for this cycle and top tips for a successful application.

As we prepare for the fall semester, there are a number of ways you can connect with members of the admissions team to learn more about the Batten School.

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.

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!

Lead Ambassador RJ Rhodes sat down with a few recent alums to see why they chose the Batten School and the BA program.

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!

We are often asked, so what exactly is social entrepreneurship? Our SE Fellows are here to help demystify the term and introduce you to a program aimed at preparing the next generation of leaders to tackle the world’s toughest social problems.

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

The opportunity to study abroad can be a rewarding one for UVA students of all majors, and enables students to experience and adapt to new cultures and environments, develop global knowledge and perspectives, and improve language application skills. In this post, we highlight experiences of Batten students who have studied or are planning to study abroad and answer some commonly asked questions pertaining to studying abroad as a Batten student.

Brynna Gaffney (BA 21) is a 2L law student at Georgetown. 3rd Year BA student Ellie Stombres interviewed her to gain insight into how Batten prepares you for law school, her experience going to law school immediately after undergrad, and advice for current Batten students.