President Abraham Lincoln. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of bloody civil war. The proclamation declared “that all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.” Who was the first person to […]
James Madison, America’s fourth President (1809-1817), made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In later years, he was referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.” What was James Madison’s biggest accomplishment as president? There, […]
At Jefferson, we are forward-thinking by design. You can study medicine, fashion, engineering, law and more, with the freedom to explore the intersections between disciplines to prepare you for what’s yet to come. What major is Thomas Jefferson University known for? Thomas Jefferson University is a higher education institution located […]
The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, is consistently a top-ranked school in U.S. News’ National Universities rankings. What is the #1 college in PA? University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia2021 Pennsylvania University Ranking sort by: rank a-z town # University Town 1 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia 2 Penn State University University […]
Harvard University. Harvard University has produced the most Presidents when it comes to their undergraduate school with 8! That includes John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Theodore Roosevelt, Rutherford B. Hayes, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. What do most presidents major in college? Presidents usually study Business, Psychology or Political Science. […]
Though he is perhaps most famous for drafting the Declaration of Independence, roughly nine years of Thomas Jefferson’s pre-presidential life was spent serving in the military. He was a colonel in the Virginia Militia at the start of the Revolutionary War, serving from 1770 to 1779. Was Thomas Jefferson ever […]
It’s generally safe and near to all the student hotspots. On the border between ucity and west philly, it’s only a 10min walk to JMEC, the VA hospital, and Presbyterian hospital. It’s nice, lots of undergrads when you get too close to the university, and there isn’t always a convenient […]
Thomas Jefferson believed only educated citizens could make the American experiment in self-government succeed. He proposed a system of broad, free, public education for men and women alike that was radical in his day and his founding of the University of Virginia partially achieved his larger goals. What did Jefferson […]
The University limits the use of campus facilities for events where alcoholic beverages may be consumed. The University permits the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages by students who are 21 years old or older in the privacy of their residence hall rooms/apartments/townhouses. Does Thomas Jefferson University have parties? Thomas […]
Philadelphia University is a private institution of higher learning committed to providing an experiential education and is recognized as a leader in the architecture, design, engineering, business, textiles, and health and sciences fields. What is University of Pennsylvania known for? Beautiful Urban Campus Expansive college greens and recreational spaces. Landmark […]
The word university is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, which roughly means “community of teachers and scholars”. The first universities were created in Europe by Catholic Church monks. Who created the first universities? The first universities in the Western Hemisphere were established by the Spaniards: the University […]
Thomas Jefferson believed strongly in religious freedom and the separation of church and state. While President, Jefferson was accused of being a non-believer and an atheist. What did Thomas Jefferson believe in the most? Jefferson’s most fundamental political belief was an “absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority.” Stemming […]
Of the Founding Fathers who became president, only George Washington did not go to college. John Adams graduated from Harvard, James Madison graduated from Princeton, and Thomas Jefferson attended the College of William and Mary. What was the education level of the Founding Fathers? A formal education also stressed the […]
Alumni and former students may request a copy of official or unofficial transcripts through My UVA Wise. Select the Alumni/Prior Students tab, select Electronic Student Forms from the menu on the left, and then click the link Online Transcript Request Form (Alumni/Former Student). How do I get a copy of […]
If you are interested in transferring your credits to another institution, you should contact that institution to confirm that they will accept the credits you earned at Virginia College. Are credits transferable between universities? If you have been studying elsewhere and wish to transfer your registration to a distance and […]