The 21st birthday cards were started this year by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT). The goal of the project is to encourage students turning 21 to "Celebrate Responsibly." These cards were sent out to students turning 21 after December 1, 2000.

Featuring a photo of fireworks over the Rotunda, the printed card included President Casteen's signature along with a birthday message signed by the following student groups: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT), Arts & Sciences Council, Asian Student Union, Black Student Alliance. The Cavalier Daily, Class of 2006, Class of 2007, Class of 2008, Honor Committee, Hoos Sober, Inter-Fraternity Council, Inter-Sorority Council, Latino Student Union, Madison House, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, NOW at UVa, One in Four, Peer Health Educators, Queer Student Union, Resident Staff, Sexual Assault Facts and Education, Student Athlete Mentors, Student Council, University Guide Service, University Judiciary Committee, University Mediation Services, University Programs Council.

Also included was an informational insert (sponsored by the Parents Program) containing a gender-specific BAC Chart, Responsible Drinking Tips, Signs of Alcohol Poisoning, and Emergency Resource Numbers.

Intended card recipients were directed to an online evaluation of the project. Click here to see the responses of card recipients.

A separate survey was also sent to students who turned 21 in November of 2000, before the birthday card project began. Click here to view the responses from November birthdays.

NOTE: We attempted to send cards to everyone who turned 21 after December 1, 2000. If you did not receive a card, it may be that your local address is not updated with the Registrar's Office. We have several cards returned each month with an incorrect address and we have no way of knowing your current residence.