University-Associated Organization (UAO)

University-Associated Organization (UAO)

An independent and separately incorporated legal entity, officially recognized by the University, subject to an executed UAO- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and meeting all the following criteria:

  • Organized and exists under Virginia law and in good standing with the State Corporation Commission.
  • Qualifies as a tax-exempt organization.
  • Exists and operates for the benefit of the University or one or more of its units by providing one or more of the following support functions: fundraising, asset management, programs, and services.
  • Not an agency, organization, corporation, or unit of the University or the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Policy # Policy Title
BOV-008 Relationship with University-Associated Organizations
(formerly known as University-Related Foundations)
EXT-006 Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts of Real Property, Life Insurance, Tangible Personal Property (Including Fine Art), and Intangible Personal Property
PRM-007 Use of the Rotunda
SEC-037 Networks, Systems, and Facilities Access & Revocation and the Issue & Return of Tangible Personal Property