University of Northern Virginia

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students, I would like to welcome you to the University of Northern Virginia. You are joining a global community founded in the last century to serve the needs of a diverse student population; in it, the enduring value of education provides a powerful, overarching bond. Students, faculty, staff and administration worldwide are united in our mission to prepare you to address the array of intriguing and sometimes complex issues that you will encounter during the rest of your lives. Essentially, we assist you in developing the right path for your college and graduate school education and for your professional career.

The reputation of any educational institution is built upon the quality of the faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Here you will find a gifted faculty dedicated to teaching talented and ambitious students who go on to assume leadership roles in their chosen professions worldwide. Dynamic and diverse programs provide students with opportunities to learn, not only in a traditional classroom setting but also in a milieu rich with cultural, social, and intellectual activities.

UNVA is a student-centered institution; our top priority is you. We strive to provide you with quality instruction and a state-of-the-art curriculum to help you achieve your professional goals. At any UNVA campus you will attend reasonably small classes taught by dedicated, highly-trained faculty members who will take a personal interest in your academic development. We are continually expanding our curriculum to provide the most up-to-date training in high-demand fields so you can be successful.

I encourage you to take full advantage of the wonderful challenges that await you. Don’t waste a minute of this precious period in your life. UNVA is a very special place, and we welcome you with great enthusiasm and the highest of hopes. As a community, we try to support one another continuously as we pursue our goals and help to advance the virtues of knowledge.

Onward!

Fay R. Avery, Ed. D.
Chancellor