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We are currently not accepting requests for space reservations and events as our team prepares for the public opening of the Commons next year. Learn more.

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Contemplative Commons Updates

As expected, we are experiencing a high volume of requests for space at the Contemplative Commons. Currently, we are not accepting requests for space reservations and events as our team prepares for the public opening of the Contemplative Commons April 4-6, 2025. 

We first opened our doors in late August, and we have been preparing the groundwork to ensure safe and comfortable operations. We are also creating a reservation protocol and establishing a pricing structure for the various ways students, staff, faculty, and the community utilize the Commons. To that end, we will be able to process requests for mission-aligned activities beginning summer 2025. 
 
Timeline of Occupancy (what we’ve been up to): 
  • The facility’s construction was substantially completed at the end of August 2024. 
  • We opened doors to the public on the first day of classes, August 26, 2024. 
  • To gauge operational needs and develop utilization guidelines, we have been piloting activities during the 2024-2025 academic year in phases.  
  • In Fall 2024, we are hosting 9 academic courses; several student drop-in programs held Mondays-Fridays; research talks and other activities; and a handful of pre-approved events.  
  • In Spring 2025, we will host 13 academic classes and increase our internal programmatic and research activities.
  • In April 2025, we will hold a Grand Opening to celebrate and promote flourishing for our UVA community and beyond. 

 If you have questions or need assistance, please email csc@virginia.edu.

Here is a list of 2024-2025 academic year programming we are piloting—particulary with students in mind. Look for Meditation from the Dell and more. You'll also find oppportunities open to the UVA community and the public.