2022 SCHEDULE

Please see below for confirmed 2022 Family Weekend events. Check back for the most up-to-date schedule as Family Weekend approaches!

Friday Schedule

RHYTHM RIDE

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Aquatic & Fitness Center, AFC Cycle 

View more information about the event on the UVA IM-Rec Sports website.

NO UNITY WITHOUT JUSTICE: STUDENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING DURING THE 2017 SUMMER HATE

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Harrison Institute, Small Special Collections Library, 1st Floor 

This exhibit was largely curated by UVA alumni who took part in the anti-fascist counter-protests in the summer of 2017 when they were students.

The events of August 11 & 12, 2017 in Charlottesville saw loss of life, physical violence, and community turmoil significant enough to merit international media coverage. Our community will be recovering, assessing, and attempting to move forward for a long time to come.

VISIONS OF PROGRESS: PORTRAITS OF DIGNITY, STYLE, AND RACIAL UPLIFT-- CENTRAL VIRGINIA, 1900 1925

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Harrison Institute, Small Special Collections Library, 1st Floor 

This is a self-guided opportunity. 

PRESSWORK: THE HISTORY OF PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library, South Gallery

This is a self-guided opportunity. 

MEET & GREET WITH THE BATTEN SCHOOL

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Garrett Hall Lobby

Swing by the lobby of Garrett Hall anytime between 10 AM – 4 PM to speak with current Batten students and Admissions staff and learn more about academic paths and opportunities at the Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy!

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE OPEN HOUSE

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Campbell Hall

Join us for an open house of the School of Architecture.

OFF-GROUNDS HOUSING FAIR

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Newcomb Hall South Meeting Room

Meet and talk to landlords and property managers from various off-Grounds locations.

ON-GROUNDS HOUSING INFORMATION SESSION

11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Newcomb Hall Commonwealth Room

Meet and talk to Housing & Residence Life staff about on-Grounds housing areas and the housing application process.

CYCLE HIIT

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center, Cycle

Cycle HIIT is built upon the principle of metabolic training. This class will condition your anaerobic training system with intervals of hard intensity followed by essential rest. View more information about the event on the UVA IM-Rec Sports website.

MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE INFORMATION SESSION

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Rouss & Robertson Halls, 225

Curious about McIntire? Learn about the business education opportunities offered at the Commerce School and hear from McIntire Ambassadors about their student experience.

ENGINEERING EXPO

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Darden Courtyard

Join the School of Engineering for an afternoon of events!

CATHOLIC MASS

12:25 PM - 1:00 PM
UVA Chapel

Join Catholic Hoos for an afternoon mass on Grounds!

TOURS OF MCINTIRE SCHOOL OF COMMERCE

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Rouss & Robertson Halls, 410

Come learn about the McIntire School of Commerce, from its academic programs to the admissions process. 

TOTAL BODY PUMP

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center, AFC2 

View more information about the event on the UVA IM-Rec Sports website.

FAMILY WEEKEND WELCOME

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor

Stop by the third floor of Newcomb Hall to grab a Charlottesville Welcome Bag, Family Weekend Stickers and a sweet treat! The staff in Student Affairs can't wait to welcome you to Grounds!

OPEN HOUSE AT THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 
Holloway Hall, Bavaro Atrium - Bavaro Hall

Meet and Greet with the School of Education and Human Development Student Ambassadors, Staff and Faculty. Come learn more about EHD, get a tour and grab a snack to kick of UVA’s Family Weekend! 

 

ASK A LIBRARIAN

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 
Clemons, Main Library, and Special Collections Triangle

Come meet UVA Librarians, learn about the UVA libraries, and pick up some library swag!

 

APPLE CIDER DONUTS & COFFEE WITH CAREER CHATS

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bryant Hall, 2nd Floor 

Staff from the Career Center invites families for donuts and coffee at our offices in Bryant Hall. 

 

MINDFUL O'HILL HIKE

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 
Starting at Slaughter Recreation Center, 505 Edgemont Road

Join the Contemplative Sciences Center for a fun and mindful hike on UVA’s O’Hill trails. We will explore playful nature connection exercises to both invigorate the body, relax the mind, and have fun exploring the beautiful O’Hill trails. Trail will be easy/moderate hiking.

 

CLASS OF 2024 THIRD YEAR CEREMONY

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Doors Open at 3:30 PM  
John Paul Jones Arena
Livestream

Seize your second half at the Third Year Ceremony! This event is open to all members of the Class of 2024 and their families and is an opportunity to reflect on your last two years, as well as to set goals for the two to come! Please join us for speeches, live music, and a light reception afterwards. 

 

HABIT

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center, AFC4 

View more information about the event on the UVA IM-Rec Sports website.

 

CLASS OF 2024 RECEPTION

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
John Paul Jones Arena

The reception will take place following the Third Year Ceremony.

 

OFFICE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS (OAAA) FAMILY WEEKEND COOKOUT

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Dawson's Row Front Lawn

Join the Office of African American Affairs for a Family Reunion style cookout in Dawson’s Row. There will be music, food (vegan options), games, and fellowship. Get your “Wobble” together before you come. Event is family friendly; so, all are welcomed!  

 

FINAL FRIDAYS AT THE FRALIN

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Fralin Museum of Art (155 Rugby Road)

Stop by The Fralin’s Final Friday event! We’ll have live acapella with the Hullabahoos, Harmonius Hoos, and the Sil’Hooettes, Spotlight Talks in the exhibitions, El Tako Nako food truck, and UVA faculty and staff art in the Little Museum! Immediately following, we’re hosting a free Halloween-themed movie night with OFFScreen UVA.

 

CYCLE CORE

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Aquatic & Fitness Center, Cycle

Cycle Core is 45-minutes of indoor cycling followed by 15-minutes of core strengthening  View more information about the event on the UVA IM-Rec Sports website.

 

FAMILY WEEKEND SHABBAT DINNER & BRISKET COOK OFF

5:45 PM for Services
6:30 PM for Dinner
Brody Jewish Center, 1824 University Circle

Welcome in Shabbat with the Brody Jewish Center, Hillel at UVa with our Annual Brisket Cookoff - a showdown of palatable proportions. Students, family, and friends are welcome to join for services, dinner, or stay for both. Visit the Brody Jewish Center website to register for this event. 

 

CAVALIER MARCHING BAND DRESS REHEARSAL: HAUNTED HOOVILLE HALFTIME SHOW

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Carr's Hill Field

The Cavalier Marching Band invites the public to watch their open dress rehearsal for their Halftime Show "Haunted Hooville" at Carrs Hill Field on the grounds of the University of Virginia.

Carr's Hill Field on the corner of Emmett and Ivy Roads,  Bring a picnic and a blanket and watch the UVA Cavalier Marching Band as they prepare for their halftime shows. 

The rehearsal is free and open to the public, weather permitting.

 

DOME ROOM DINNER

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Rotunda

Now in its 19th year, the Dome Room Dinner is a luxury Family Weekend event. Families are invited to dine on Grounds in the University's original library while listening to a lecture from one of our premier faculty members. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, for two nights only, will host faculty and staff, families, musical groups, and share the history within its walls. Friday night's speaker will be Theresa Davis of the Drama Department. Lottery entry for the Dome Room Dinners has closed. 

 

THE GREAT ROTUMPKIN

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
University Avenue Side of the Rotunda

Vignettes accompanied by haunting music will cycle over the outside of the centerpiece of the University, transforming the iconic building into a massive movie screen. UPC will be partnering with UVA Arts to put on small events surrounding the Great Rotumpkin projections (free food, games, merch, etc). More information about the display can be found at https://arts.virginia.edu/greatrotumpkin

 

FAMILY STYLE SHABBAT DINNER AT CHABAD HOUSE

7:30 PM
Chabad House (2014 Lewis Mountain Road)

Jewish students around UVA celebrate Shabbat each week with a Family Style Dinner.  Dinner is open and begins at 7:30pm. All Families Welcome. 9:00pm Grand Dessert and Tea Bar. RSVP chabadofuva@gmail.com.

 

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

8:00 PM
Ruth Caplin Theatre

This boldly playful adaptation of Jane Austen’s first novel follows the Dashwood sisters after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. In this comic debate between prudence and passion, Elinor and Marianne must publicly manage their love affairs amid a gossip-obsessed 19th-century England. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? Tickets and more information available here.

 

FAMILY WEEKEND CHORAL SHOWCASE: UVA UNIVERSITY SINGERS, UVA CHAMBER SINGERS, VIRGINIA GLEE CLUB, & VIRGINIA WOMEN'S CHORUS

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Old Cabell Hall

Enjoy an evening of music performed by incredibly talented UVA students. Student groups include the University Singers, Chamber Singers, Virginia Glee Club, and Virginia Women’s Chorus.  Tickets can be purchased at this link.

 

MCCORMICK OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
McCormick Observatory

Come see Saturn, Jupiter and other celestial wonders through the telescopes at the historic McCormick Observatory atop OHill. Members of the Astronomy Department will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the night sky. In case of cloudy skies, they will offer tours of the Observatory and talk about its history.

 

ACC CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

TIME TBD
Panorama Farms, Earlysville, VA

Stay tuned for more information!