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Prompt database · 2026-27 cycle

University of Virginia

Verified — cross-checked against official sourcesLast verified August 15, 2026

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Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
Early DecisionNovember 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027

Essay prompts (1)

  1. academic interestSchool of Nursing applicants only2026-27
    Describe a health care-related experience or other significant interaction that deepened your interest in studying Nursing.

    This is the 2025-26 wording, carried over: University of Virginia has not republished this prompt for 2026-27 yet. Schools usually post updates around the Common App opening on August 1; we re-check after that and change this text only against an official source.

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