The Contemplative Commons
Location: Emmet Street, adjacent to the Education School and Dell Pond
Opening Fall 2023
Innovative multipurpose complex at the heart of Grounds designed to accommodate a new model of higher education based on whole-student well-being, integrated academic, co-, and extracurricular activity, pan-University collaboration, and community engagement
IM-REC Sports Facilities
Location: Various
Numerous indoor and outdoor spaces across Grounds dedicated to fitness, competitive and recreational sports, outdoor adventure, exercise, and other physical activities and programming
Georges Student Center
Location: Clemons Library, 2nd Floor
Flexible meeting rooms, study spaces, and home to the University’s Total Advising Initiative and drop-in advising hours and workshops from dozens of offices
Multicultural Student Centers
Location: Newcomb Hall
Welcoming, inclusive, and safe physical spaces dedicated to community-based support, collaboration, and programming, including the LGBTQ Center, the Latinx Student Center, the Interfaith Student Center, and the Multicultural Student Center
Student Health and Wellness Building
Location: 550 Brandon Avenue
Newly upgraded and expanded home of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Medical Services, the Office of Health Promotion (OHP), the Student Disability Access Center (SDAC), the Student Health Office of Research Excellence (SHORE), the Gordie Center, UVA Kinesiology, and flexible spaces for wellbeing-related activities, opportunities, and student connection.
Resiliency Rooms
Location: Various UVA buildings
Resiliency rooms are part of a network of spaces on Grounds dedicated to relaxation and contemplation. They are open to all students, faculty, and staff at the University. Some of the spaces welcome community members. All are intended for quiet reflection or contemplative group activities, and are technology-free.