University of Virginia Essay Prompts 2026-27
For the 2026-27 cycle: program supplements for 1 program.
Some prompts below are awaiting official confirmation for the 2026-27 cycle and reflect the most recent published set. They are flagged where they appear.
UVA accepts the Common App, so the personal statement is also part of your application. It counts once across all your Common App schools.
Prompts under a program heading apply only if you are applying to that program.
School of Nursing
School of Nursing essay
One guide states a 300-word maximum instead. Awaiting 2026-27 confirmation
Describe a health care-related experience or another significant interaction that deepened your interest in studying Nursing.
250 words max
Checked against official sources. Last verified August 28, 2026.
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