<p>If you are a serious student of English, the presence of a top-ranked graduate program at UVA is a great advantage to you. The strongest English majors may apply for a 5 year BA/MA program that permits them to take graduate courses with MA and PhD students in their 4rth and 5th year. The graduate program also brings many events and speakers to grounds, and sponsors an annual conference; these are widely advertised and undergraduates are always welcome. It’s not possible for an undergraduate to “outgrow” the program at UVA, something I’ve seen happening for the best students at undergraduate-focused colleges.</p>