<p>What is the best dorm for transfer students? I saw that UVA has a specific one, but I heard that it was sort of far from everything. I really want to be somewhere with a underclassmen (first years/sophomores), so that I have the chance to meet people.</p>
<p>You might consider the International Residential College, they have at least 1/6 first years and lots of events to meet people at.</p>
<p>As a former transfer, Lambeth and Bice are the best dorms, they’re mostly second years, a few third. Try looking around online for people trying to get out of their contracts. Don’t do Gooch, Faulkner, Copely, etc. Too far and not very ideal for transfers.</p>
<p>Do you know of a website besides ULoop that people use, Shoebox?</p>
<p>I second Bice, although I am sure it is a coveted area. My brother lived at the end of Brandon Ave. for a couple years and he literally just had to roll out of bed and he was practically to Central Grounds. I imagine the location is even more ideal now for getting to the South Lawn buildings (?)</p>
<p>I agree! The IRC does have a great community. You can check out their youtube video here: [YouTube</a> - International Residential College (IRC) Movie Part I - University of Virginia (UVA)](<a href=“International Residential College (IRC) Movie Part I - University of Virginia (UVA) - YouTube”>International Residential College (IRC) Movie Part I - University of Virginia (UVA) - YouTube)</p>
<p>Also here is their website: [University</a> of Virginia International Residential College (IRC)](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/irc/]University”>http://www.virginia.edu/irc/).</p>
<p>Lambeth is far. Live in Bice or in one of the language houses if you can.</p>
<p>Avoid Hereford as well. Lambeth and Bice were my first choices, and I think Hereford was maybe my second to last (I guess they want you to think that your preferences matter). About 60-70% of the people here are anti-social.</p>