Visit
Come Visit The Old 160!
The best way to get to know VES is by visiting campus. Contact our office to schedule an individual visit or register for a "Discover VES" event using the form below. We can't wait to see you on campus!
Our team offers individual appointments Monday through Saturday. A typical visit lasts about two hours and includes time for the Student Interview, a requirement of our process. Virtual Interviews are also available upon request.
Contact our office to schedule your visit and interview:
admission@ves.org | 434.385.3607
Welcome to VES!
Upcoming VES Admission Events
The Admission Team looks forward to welcoming you to campus for the following upcoming events:
October 21: Bishop - Cardinal Tailgate
Join us for VES Varsity Football vs. Christchurch School. Open to all James River Day School Families and Alumni.
October 21 at 1:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. Kickoff). Register Here.
November 5-6: Discover VES Event
See information below. Register Here.
November 19: DC/MD Region Prospective Student Event
Join us for a fun Prospective Student Event at Top Golf open to all interested students and families in the Washington, D.C. and Maryland Region.
November 19 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Top Golf - Register Here.
November 21: Wilmington, NC Prospective Student Event
Join us for a fun Prospective Student Event in Wilmington, North Carolina at Ten Pin Bowling. Open to all interested students and families.
November 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ten Pin Bowling - Register Here.
December 3: Charlottesville, VA Prospective Student EventJoin us for a fun Prospective Student Event in Charlottesville, Virginia at Fry’s Spring Station. Open to all interested students and families.
December 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Fry's Spring Station - Register Here.
December 10: Greensboro, NC Prospective Student Event
Join us for a fun Prospective Student Event in Greensboro, NC at Cugino Forno Pizzeria. Open to all interested students and families.
December 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cugino Forno Pizzeria - Register Here.
December 18: Charlotte, NC Prospective Student Event
Join us for a fun Prospective Student Event in Charlotte, North Carolina at Top Golf Charlotte Southwest. Open to all interested students and families.
December 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Top Golf - Register Here.
December 19: Raleigh, NC Prospective Student Event
Join us for a fun Prospective Student Event in Raleigh, North Carolina at Drive Shack. Open to all interested students and families.
December 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Drive Shack - Register Here.
December 20: Richmond, VA Prospective Student Event
Join us for a fun Prospective Student Event in Richmond, Virginia at Top Golf. Open to all interested students and families.
December 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Top Golf - Register Here.
January 14-15: Discover VES Event
See information below. Register Here.
Discover VES: A Prospective Student Event
The Admission Team will offer two Discover VES events, one November 5-6, 2023 and one January 14-15, 2024, for prospective students and their families. These fun, on-campus, group events are open to all applicants for the 2024-25 school year (Domestic Boarding, International Boarding, and Day applicants). Register here.
Visitor Parking
Visitors are welcome to park right out front of Jett Hall, our main administrative building with white columns. If you have scheduled a visit with the Admission Team, someone will be there to greet you!
We can't wait to see you on campus!
Lynchburg, Virginia
Where to Stay
As you are planning your visit to the area, here are some recommended accommodations.
The Virginian
Boutique Hotel Downtown
712 Church Street, Lynchburg
434-329-3200
Distance from campus: 4.5 miles
Craddock Terry Hotel
Boutique Hotel Downtown
1312 Commerce Street
434-455-1500
Distance from campus: 4.9 miles
Lynchburg Grand Hotel
601 Main Street
528-2500
Distance from campus: 4.3 miles
Where to Eat
Check out these recommendations from our team!
- Mrs. Bloom: MayLynn’s Creamery, Banana Pudding Rolled Ice Cream
- Ms. Hooper: Cavalier Store, Reuben and Fries with Ranch
- Ms. Jones: Market at Main, Fried Green Tomato BLT
- Mr. Porter: Waterstone Pizza, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
- Mr. Price: Duke’s Diner, Breakfast Tacos
- Ms. Snover: Grey’s, any Weekly Special
- Mrs. Sterne: The Farm Basket: Club Sandwich with a pint of Pimento Cheese to go!