The Range


The Range is part of the original University of Virginia grounds designed by Thomas Jefferson. Fifty-two rooms comprise the Range Community, which run parallel to the Lawn in rows, housing accomplished graduate students to represent their colleges. In keeping with the University's tradition of student self-governance, leadership is chosen from amongst themselves.
There are six "hotels" on the Range, three on each side. Originally used as dining facilities, the hotels today include a number of administrative office spaces as well as the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society. Previous Range residents who have become well-known include Edgar Allan Poe and Woodrow Wilson. During his residence, Poe allegedly etched his initials into a pane of window glass– a pane that has since been shattered. Visitors to the Range can peer inside Poe's room, which is maintained by the Raven Society, and listen to a brief recording that describes Poe's time at the University. In addition, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity maintains 47 W. Range where it was founded on March 1, 1868.
Zack CourserCollege and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences1 Crackerbox2004-2006
Gavin ReddickCollege and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences1 Crackerbox2006-2008
Mike StadniskyCollege and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences2 Crackerbox2008-2009
Erin KallmanSchool of Engineering and Applied Science2 Crackerbox2009-2010
Ilon WeeldreyerCurry School of Education2 Crackerbox2010-2011
Jack ThormanCurry School of Education34 E. Range2011-2012
Clifford CutchinsSchool of Medicine6 E. Range2012-2013
Grace PardoBatten School of Leadership and Public Policy9 W. Range2013-2014
Kyle GardinerBatten School of Leadership and Public Policy33 W. Range2014-2016
Baxter CravenSchool of Architecture11 W. Range2016-2017
Sydney ShaversMcIntire School of Commerce35 W. Range2017-2018
John CostelloSchool of Medicine2 CrackerboxAugust 2018 - September 2018
Evan WolfeCollege and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences11 W. Range2018-2019
Rachel WilkinsonSchool of Nursing30 East Range2019-2020

How to apply

Graduate students may apply to live on the Range by contacting its president. Applicants are also encouraged to attend an open house in April so as to meet current residents and see the rooms. If one is unable to attend, interested students may interview over the phone so as to ask questions about accommodations or the community.