Information & Support - Office of Student Affairs - For Current Students

OSA works to ensure a complete and well-rounded experience for all Darden students.

Advising

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) provides advising services for students, including: 

• Confidential coaching and counseling support for students experiencing personal challenges during their tenure at Darden 
• Academic advising resources for students seeking clarification of Darden’s grading system and academic standards
• Assisting students in identifying co-curricular activities to advance personal goals and career interests 
• Working closely with students who are experiencing academic difficulty by helping them develop an action plan for improvement, and discussing additional resources, including tutoring
• Connecting students to academic accommodations. More information on disability and access support can be found here. 

Clubs

The MBA and Executive MBA clubs at Darden provide educational, social and career opportunities as well as hands-on leadership and management experience for the club officers. More than 60 student clubs offer co-curricular programs, and students can choose which clubs appeal to their personal needs and interests. Membership and participation in clubs is a vital part of the Darden experience.

International Students

Student Affairs works with the UVA International Studies Office (ISO) to provide a support network for academic and social needs for international students studying at Darden. OSA develops programs and initiatives, and these events and activities enrich the international students’ experience at Darden, including cultural celebrations, the International Food Festival in September, Plus One Day, the International Thanksgiving Dinner in November, and more throughout the year. You can also find additional resources for our international students here. 

Partners and Families

The OSA team strives to extend our support beyond the walls of Darden to include students’ partners and families. You’ll find the Darden community is a welcoming and caring place for both students and their families. You can view our resources for partners here, and our resources for parents here. 

Two other great resources for partners and family members are the Darden Partners Association (DPA), and Parents of Darden (POD). The DPA and POD, in conjunction with the Office of Student Affairs, organize various group, family and community events throughout the year.

Current Students

Once in Charlottesville, our current students have access to a wealth of resources available on the Darden MBA Student Portal.