Passport to Virginia

    Four top Virginia universities are excited to welcome a small group of counselors to visit our campuses following the 2026 International ACAC Conference in Pittsburgh, from Friday, July 17 to Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

    Washington and Lee University

    Participating Universities:

    • Virginia Tech (Blacksburg)
    • Washington and Lee University (Lexington)
    • University of Virginia (Charlottesville)
    • University of Richmond (Richmond)

    Tentative Schedule:

    • FRI, July 17: Travel to Blacksburg and visit Virginia Tech
    • SAT, July 18: Visit Virginia Tech; Travel to Lexington and visit W&L
    • SUN, July 19: Visit W&L; Travel to Charlottesville and visit UVA
    • MON, July 20: Visit UVA; Travel to Richmond and visit University of Richmond
    • TUE, July 21: Visit University of Richmond; Evening departure

    Costs Covered by the Host Universities:

    • Transportation from Pittsburgh to Virginia (approximately 5.5 hours)
    • Group transportation between each visit, ending in Richmond
    • Four nights of hotel accommodations (Friday night – Monday night)
    • Meals throughout the program

    Costs Covered by the Participating Counselor:

    • Onward travel from Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC) or Train Station (RVR)
    • Any additional hotel nights
    • Any personal local transportation, additional food, or other incidentals

    This tour is intentionally designed for a small group of counselors, and we aim to build a cohort that reflects a variety of regional representation. Submitting the interest form signals your intent to attend if selected, but does not guarantee a place on the tour. After March 9, our joint university selection committee will review submissions and send confirmations by the end of March.

    Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026

    Questions? Contact Sara Riggs at internationaladmissions@wlu.edu.

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