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Echols Program Alumni Weekend

Echols Program Alumni Weekend
October 16-17, 2026

You’re invited to join an Echols Alumni Planning Summit on Friday, October 16th, to share ideas you have about connecting with the program, students, and your fellow alumni; and a special brunch on the Corner with current Echols Scholars on Saturday, October 17th. There is no cost for attending this event. Registration opens Monday, August 3rd.

Photos from the Echols 65th Anniversary weekend in Spring 2026.
Photo credit for photos 1 and 2: Evan Kutsko

Registration

Registration will open August 3, 2026. Until then, we invite you to fill out our Planning to Attend form.

This is a free event — we value your input in the present and future of the Echols Scholars Program, and want to make participation accessible.

Book Your Hotel

Accommodations in Charlottesville fill up quickly on fall weekends. To explore accommodations throughout the Charlottesville area, check out the Charlottesville Visitors Bureau.

Stay Connected with Echols

Join our mailing list to stay up to date on all things Echols Scholars! If you would like to update your contact information with UVA, the Alumni Association, and the Alumni Interest Groups team, you can do so using this form.

Questions about this event? Contact Karl Shuve, Director of the Echols Scholars Program, via email at karl@virginia.edu.