Recognizing Our Donors

The Engineering School’s leadership in education and research is due, in large measure, to the generosity and support of our alumni and friends. SEAS faculty and students are grateful for those who continue to help the School through financial support and with gifts of time and involvement. Every gift matters.

Learn more about the way some alumni and friends are involved in SEAS:

• SEAS Parents Council Made up of parents of current undergraduate students, this group engages other parents in activities that support the School and that enrich the student experience.

• SEAS Trustees This group includes alumni and friends of the Engineering School who work with and advise the dean on issues related to development, communications, planning and finances.

Consider Joining The Thornton Society

Named for the Engineering School's first dean, William Mynn Thornton, the Thornton Society honors alumni, parents and friends who annually provide leadership gifts to the Engineering School.

Donors qualify for membership by contributing $2,500 or more support to the School of Engineering and Applied Science during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). These donation amounts include any matching gifts that may be provided by your company.

U.Va. Engineering alums who are one to nine years from graduation qualify for Young Thornton Society membership at a reduced rate:

• One to three years out of school ......... $240.00
• Four to six years out of school ........... $600.00
• Seven to nine years out of school ..... $1,200.00