The residential experience is a cornerstone of student life at the University of Virginia. We are doing everything we can to provide an unparalleled in-person residential learning experience that is supportive and safe.
Housing & Residence Life
Students continue to live on Grounds in singles, doubles, suites, and apartments in the 2020-21 academic year. Visit the Housing and Residence Life website for detailed information about measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in on-Grounds housing and requirements that apply to residents.
See the FAQs on Student Housing.
Dining
UVA Dine offers in-person dining, grab-and-go, and delivery options, with new protocols to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. See the UVA Dine website for the most current details about locations, hours, and changes related to COVID-19.
See the FAQs on Student Dining.
Student Activities
Tents with heaters and electricity have been installed around Grounds to provide outdoor spaces for individuals and multiple small groups to study, eat or relax. Physical distancing and masking must be observed, and outdoor gatherings are limited to 25 people. Locations include:
- O’Hill Dining lawn
- Runk Dining patio
- McCormick Quad (2 tents)
- Hume Plaza, near Newcomb Hall
- Peabody Hall lawn
- South end of the Lawn, near the Homer statue
- Dawson’s Row, near the Office of African American Affairs
- Grassy area across from the Corner
Student and Faculty Space Reservations
For Spring 2021, we have tried to improve access for space you may need.
To reserve individual seats for academic zoom, quiet study space, telemedicine space, Students please click here to reserve a seat.
For Faculty access to academic space for office hours, please click here to reserve a space.