Department of Classics
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Welcome to the Department of Classics at UVA
Educating students in Greek and Latin language, literature, and culture since the University was founded. Located in Cocke Hall on the historic Lawn, we are home to an internationally renowned faculty and a strong and varied group of graduate students and undergraduate majors.
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Read About UVA Alumnus Daniel Mendelsohn's Lecture, "Hollywood Versus Homer"
UVA Today covered Department of Classics alumnus Daniel Mendelsohn's recent visit on grounds to present the Annual James S. Constantine Lecture, "Hollywood Versus Homer." More than 200 members of the UVA Classics community attended the talk on Monday, September 29. Check out the article via the link below.
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2026 Odyssey Day - Thursday, October 15
UVA Department of Classics is sponsoring programs to observe Odyssey Day at the McGuffey Art Center, 201 2nd Street NW, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902. Admission is free, but registration is required.
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Discover Ancient Greek at the UVA Department of Classics
Discover Ancient Greek at UVA with Greek 1010 starting in Fall Semester 2026.
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Discover Latin at the UVA Department of Classics
Discover Latin at UVA with Latin 1010 starting in Fall Semester 2026.
