Wahoos, often shortened to 'Hoos, is an unofficial nickname for sports teams of the University of Virginia (officially the Cavaliers), and more generally, a nickname for University students and alumni.

What is a UVA Cavalier?

SUMMARY. The Virginia Cavalier is a concept that attaches the qualities of chivalry and honor to the aristocratic class in Virginia history and literature.

Why is it called UVA?

Use this abbreviation after having formally acknowledged “the University of Virginia." We use the capital VA because UVA is the flagship public University for the Commonwealth of Virginia and VA is the official abbreviation of the Commonwealth of Virginia.