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About University of Virginia:
Established: 1819 - Type: Public university - Location: Charlottesville, Va. - Founder: Thomas Jefferson
Mission Statement
The Department of Athletics is an integral part of the University of Virginia's commitment to educational excellence. Its mission
is to enhance and support the intellectual purpose of the University and its exemplary academic standards and traditions.
Critical to the Department's mission are high academic achievement; nationally competitive and successful teams; comprehensive
integration of student athletes within the University and local communities; a strict adherence to NCAA, ACC, and University rules
and regulations; fiscal integrity, which is embodied through the generation and efficient use of resources; the attraction and retention
of the highest quality student athletes and staff which includes equitable
opportunities for women and minorities.
The Department of Athletics pursues its mission by uniting the varied constituencies of the University community through its
intercollegiate and intramural programs. These programs are designed to build support for and add value to the academic purposes
of the institution while developing students with strong values of leadership, sportsmanship, equity, citizenship, physical fitness,
teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.
The operating principles of the Athletics Department require that in pursuing its mission, the Department will consistently provide
exemplary service to all of its internal and external constituencies.
Mascot:
In 1963, the University mascot became a bare-faced horseback
rider in Cavalier garb. Both the horse and rider were furnished by the UVa Polo Club. However, the mounted
Cavalier and his horse parted company in 1974 with the inception of AstroTurf at Scott Stadium. From 1974
to 1982 the Cavalier performed on foot. The 'Hoo, an orange-costumed mascot, made a brief appearance in
1983 but did not capture the support of the student body. The costumed Cavalier with a large character
head debuted the following football season in 1984 and has remained the official mascot of the University.
The Cavalier performs with the UVa cheerleaders at all football and men's and women's basketball games as
well as various other University-related and athletic events. The Cavalier is selected from the student
body through open tryouts. The mounted Cavalier made its return in the Florida Citrus Bowl at the end of the
1989 football season. Due to its instant popularity, the Cavalier on horseback returned the following season
on a regular basis and continues to lead the Virginia football team onto the field at the beginning of all
home games
UVA Lingo
The University of Virginia is an institution rich with
history and tradition. A good way to begin learning about this is to familiarize yourself with
the terminology that contributes to UVA's culture. The following is a short list of some
University vocabulary that you may find useful. |
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