first year pamhplet 2013

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aFirst

yearsguide to

groundsa service of UVa Student Council


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on-grounds locationshotspots

Clark Hall (10)- A popular library closer to dorms

Clemons Library (11)- Need to study late? Clemons is open

24 hours on weekdays

Gibson Hall (45)

- Departments of Politics and Religious Studies

- On the South Lawn

- Main buiding for classrooms and oces

- Dont mix this up with Old Cabell Hall!

New Cabell Hall (29)

Newcomb Hall (30)- Dining Room: Fresh Food Co. at Newcomb Hall- Pavillion XI Restaurants

Alderman Library (1, left)- Your #1 spot for checking out library books

for general research papers

- Also contains the historical Alderman stacks

for individual studying

Harrison Institute and Small SpecialCollections Library (19)

- A new library by Clemons and Alderman

Greenberrys (1, 10)- Conveniently located in Clark and Alderman

Libraries for your snacking needs

Cocke Hall (31)- Department of Philosophy

Peabody Hall (32)

Rouss Hall & Robertson Hall (35)- McIntire School of Commerce

University Bookstore (37)

Elson Student Health Center (46)

- Call to make an appointment

- Oce of Admission and the

Oce of the Dean of Students

- Need textbooks? Get em here!

Old Cabell Hall (31)

- Department of Music

- Main hall for music performances

Nau Hall (44)

- Department of History

Starbucks at South Lawn (45)- Coee break, anyone?

The Lawn & The Rotunda (34)- Welcome to UVa!

Einstein Bros. Bagels (37)- Right inside the bookstore!

Brooks Hall (3)- Department of Anthropology

46

- Student Activities Center and Post Oce- Newly renovated movie theatre

- Meeting spaces and lounges to study


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Campbell Hall (11)- School of ArchitectureFiske Kimball Fine Arts Library (11)

- Arts Grounds library across from Mad Bowl

Arts Grounds & Architecture

Carrs Hill Field (5)

- Where IM sports matches take place

Drama Building (7)

- A space to see great play and perfomances - UVas rst athletic eld

- Dug out to create the Lawns terraces

- Famous for Easters parties in the 1960s- Now host philanthropies frisbee players,

and club sports practices

Lambeth Field (13)

Madison Hall (18) Mad Bowl (7)

- The Presidents Oce

Madison House (19)

- One of two public service hubs at the

University, after Learning in Action

JPJ Arena (7)

- Basketball Stadium

- Host special events &

concerts

Klockner (8)

- Lacrosse and SoccerStadium

Athletics

- Department of Studio Art

- Dont confuse this with Runer Hall!

Run Hall (21)

Davenport Field at the

UVa Baseball Stadium(4)

- Go Hoos!

- Upperclass dorms

Lambeth Dorms (12)

Fine Arts Cafe (11)- Eat locally grown organic food!

University Hall

- Athletic Department

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Old Dorms & McCormick Road

Alumni Hall (3)

Chemistry Building (36)- Department of Chemistry

- Departments of Biology and Psychologyand research facilities- Gilmer Library

Gilmer Hall (17)

Kerchof Hall (22)

- Department of Mathematics

- IM sports and other recreational activities

Runer Hall (44)

- Curry School of Education- Dont confuse with Run Hall!

- Oces of the Alumni Association

Memorial Mem Gym (28)

Dell 1 & Dell 2 (51,52)

Physics Building (41)

- Duh. Department of Physics

- School of EngineeringThornton Hall (46)

- E-School buildings- Chemical Engineering Research Building (9)

- Material Sciences Building (24)- Mechanical Engineering Building (27)- Olsson Hall (38)- Small Hall (1)- Rice Hall (58)

Engineering Way (9, 24, 27, 46, 38, 1, 58)

Old Dorms (26)

- Oldest dorms on Grounds (Old old dorms)- The Quad, a great place for relaxing- Housing Division Oce

The Castle (26-A)

- Dining location oering sandwichesand grill in the Bonnycastle Dorm

- Open late! Get a Cyclops burger here!

- Inside Rice Hall on the rst oorEinstein Bros. Bagels (58)

- E-School Research buildingWilsdorf Hall (48)

- A great place to eat and study

Wilsdorf Cafe (48)

Monroe Hall (30)

- College of Arts & Sciences Oces

West Range Cafe (Next to 16)

- Located on the South end of theWest Range on the Lawn, this is oneof the best kept secrets for lunch!

Garrett Hall (16)

- Frank Batten School of Public Policyand Leadership

Minor Hall (29)

Maury Hall (25)

Bryan Hall (7)

- Department of English

Amphitheatre (59)

- Open air amphitheatre forperformances or just relaxing

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Alderman Road & Hereford

Aquatic Fitness Center (4)- Main tness center

Slaughter Recreating Center (17)

- Fitness Center

Student Activities Building (21)

- Multi-purpose space for use by student groups

Hereford Residential College (28)

- On Grounds First Year and Upperclass Housing

Astronomy Building (5)

Observatory Hill Ohill DIning (13)

- Main dining hall for rst year students

- Oce of Dining Services

- Olympic-sized pool

- Practice rooms for tness classes

- Department of Astronomy

Scott Stadium (8)

- Football Stadium

Crossroads (13)

- Convenience Store and grill inside

Ohill.

Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium (7)

- University Career Services

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Runk Dining Hall (29)

- Dining Hall catering to the Hereford area

- Its a hike, but the themed dinners are worth it!


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Operating Schedules

University Transit Service operates under dierent schedules throughout the year. During academic

semesters, UTS runs Full Service. On most holidays, including Reading Days, Winter Break, and

Summer Vacation, UTS operates Holiday Service. In addition, during exams and nals, UTS runs exam

service and on Friday and Saturday nights, UTS runs extended late night service.

Full Service Mon-Fri with all routes, except Special Routes, on 10-minute intervals. After 8pm the

Northline and U-Loop run on a 20-min loop.

Extended Late Night Serviceoperates from 12:30am-2:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. This servicefeatures the Northline and Outer U-Loop running on a 20-minute service.

GET THE App & Make it easyThe University transit system is now on TransLoc. Get the

GPS app for minute by minute bus information and

locations. (Seriously. Its so much easier this way!)

available for iphone and android

UTS BUS ROUTES

Northline (NL) The Northline connects housing areas with Central and North Grounds. The Northline provides service to the

Hereford Residential College, Central Grounds, the Emmet/Ivy Garage, U-Hall, Darden, the Law School, and the Barracks Road Shopping

Center. The Northline also runs during Extended Late Night Service.

Inner Loop (IL) & Outer Loop (OL) The University Loop (U-Loop) connects the University with the Health System and

surrounding housing areas. The U-Loop runs in two opposite directions with the Inner U-Loop and Outer U-Loop.

Central Grounds (CGS) The Central Grounds Shuttle (CGS) provides service to the Copeley Family Housing Area, U-Hall, Facilities

Management, and destinations along McCormick Road in Central Grounds. The CGS runs during Full, Holiday, and Exam Services.

Collonade Shuttle The Colonnade Shuttle connects areas on Ivy Road to destinations in Central Grounds including Facilities

Management, McCormick Road, and the Emmet/Ivy Garage. The Colonnade Shuttle only runs during Full Service.

Green Route (GRN) The Green Route connects commuter lots to the Health System. The Green Route serves U-Hall, theEmmet/Ivy Garage, Central Grounds Garage, Cabell Hall, and the Health System. The Green Route does not run on Saturdays or Sundays.

Stadium Hospital (SH)The Stadium/Hospital Shuttle (SHS) provides direct shuttle service between the commuter lots at Scott

Stadium to the U.Va Health System. SHS does not run on Saturdays or Sundays.

For full service information visit www.virginia.edu/Map and go to University Transit Service

University Transit System


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Other Ways to Get Around

Zipcar is a car rental service that is mostly self serve. You can sign up to be a

member as a University student and rent a car for day trips or weekendgetaways! To use the service, you need to be 18 and have a valid drivers license.Rates vary depending on distance driven, gas used, and type of car you want touse.

For more information visit www.zipcar.com

Charlottesville-Albermarle Airport (CHO) is a commercial service airport thatoers daily non-stop ights to and from major cities such as New York,

Washington DC, Charlotte, Detroit and Atlanta.There are also numerous airportshuttles available.

For more information visit www.gocho.com or call (434) 973-8342

Also check out UVAirBus for a university provided shuttle airservice toRichmond and DC. For more on this visit www.uvastudentcouncil.com

Amtrakhas a nearby train station located at 810 West Main Street which is ashort ride from Grounds. This particular station does not have lines throughevery major rail station, but it does service Union Station in Washington DC and

Baltimore Washington Airport Rail Station. For information regarding tickets

visit www.amtrak.com or call (434) 296 - 4559

Greyhoud has a nearby bus station located at 310 West Main Street. Forinformation regarding tickets visit www.greyhound.com or call (434) 295-5131.

Home Ride is a bus service oered exclusively to Virginia college students

looking to travel between local cities and other Universities including Radford,Virginia Tech, James Madison, and of course UVA. Students can also travel toNorthern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton, Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville.

For more information visit www.homeride.com

Yellow Cab is a taxi service you can use to go to and from the airport or thetrain station. Rates depend on the time or day and destination, but expect tospend at least $40 for a cab from these locations.

Yellow cab also allows students to use the Dart Program. This service allowsstudents who are physically disabled that are unable to use UTS to use the taxi

service to take them where they need to go on grounds. This is oered on anindividual application baisis.

For more info visit www.virginia.edu/parking/disabilities/dart/index.html

Yellow cab also has a Dean of Student program in which you can present the

driver with a valid UVA I.D. and ll out a ticket with your information to ride. Theticket is charged to the Dean of Students who will in turn bill the studentsaccount. This is pretty useful if you dont have your wallet on you.

For more information visit www.cvilleyellowcab.com/Uva.aspx


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Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) oers University students access to the CATbuses as well as the Free Trolley. The CAT buses service other parts ofCharlottesville including the Fashion Square Mall, Barracks Road, andDowntown. The Free Trolley goes between Downtown and the University.

While the trolley is free to use, the CAT buses require you to use a valid UVa I.D.to ride.

For more information on bus routes and service go online tohttp://www.charlottesville.org/Index.aspx?page=661

How do I get to...

Old Dorms to Rugby Road?

Get on the Outer Loop or Northline on McCormick or the Whitehead

Stop by the AFC and get o at Rugby (OL) or University Avenue in front

of the Rotunda (NL).

The Corner or to the Downtown Mall?

For the Corner get on the Trolley and get o at the Rotunda on

Elliewood by Starbucks, or by 14th Street by Boylan. For the Downtown

Mall, sit tight and continue to the Downtown Mall.

Barracks Road Shopping Center?

Get on the Northline heading towards North Grounds and it will take

you to Barracks. To get back, wait by McDonalds where you were

dropped o.

Walmart or Fashion Square Mall?

Get on the CAT Route 7 (NOT a UTS Route). You can get on at the Corner

by the Bank of America building and it will take you to Fashion Square

Mall, Walmart, and stops at Barracks on the way back.

Foods of All Nations, Papa Johns, or Tokyo Rose? (Down Ivy Road)

Take the Collonade Shuttle or Central Grounds Shuttle.

Trolley & The CAT


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Barracks Road Shopping

How to Get to Barracks:Take Emmett Street past Ivy Road and JPJ andit is on the left about 0.5 miles from Grounds. There are lots of shops,

restaurants and grocery stores.

Barnes & Noble

Michaels Arts and Crafts

Talbots

GameStop

White House Black Market

Ulta

Banana Republic

Blue Ridge Mountain Sports

CVS

Bed Bath and Beyond

Old Navy

KrogerHarris Teether

Anthropologie

AT&T

Jos. A. Bank

Ann Taylor Loft

Chicos

Francescas Colelctions

Pink Palmbevello

VanNesa Luggage and Leather

Kate Spade

Levys

Penelope

Richey & Co. Shoes

Rack Room Shoes

Salon Cielo, an Aveda Lifestyle Salon

Lindt Chocolate Shop

Yankee Candle

The Virginia Shop

Rebeccas Natural Food

OriginsFedEx Oce (Open 24 Hours!)

PeachMac

Hair Cuttery

Staples Barber Shop

Visionworks

U.S. Post Oce

Bank of America

Sun Trust BankWells Fargo Bank

Ben & Jerrys

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

Burger King

Chipotle

Cups Frozen Yogurt

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Greenberrys

Hotcakes

McDonalds

Oil & Vinegar

Panera Bread

Ruby tuesday

Slice

Smoothie King

SweetFrog

Tara Thai

Virginia ABC Liquor Store

...and more!


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Explore The Corner

How to Get to the Corner: University Avenue, within walking distanceof Central Grounds. The best part? Some restuarants are open late!

Bodo's Bagels

Starbucks

The Virginian

No. 3

College Inn

Dunkin DonutsTrinity Irish Pub

Michael's Bistro and

Taphouse

Littlejohn's New York Deli

Qdoba

The White Spot

Boylan Heights

Berry Berry Frozen Yogurt

Cafe Europa

The Corner Cup

Mellow Mushroom

Jimmy John's

Marco and Luca Dumplings

Take It Away Sandwich Shop

Coupe Deville's

Para Coee

The Biltmore

Buttz BBQThe Pigeon Hole

Christian's Pizza

Revolutionary Soup

Subway

Arch's Frozen Yogurt

Lemongrass

Sakura Sushi

Basil's Mediterranean Bistro

St. Maarten Cafe

Onyx Hookah Lounge

Two Guys Tacos

Cohns on The Corner

Mincer's

Student Book Store

Finch

CVS Pharmacy

Freeman Victorius Framing Shop

Jack Wills University Outtters

Kulture Clothing

Ragged Mountain Running ShopThe Copy Shop

Brillig Books

Duo New & Used Clothing

Arctic Inuit Art

Innovations

7 Day Jr. Market

Get to know the Corner...youll be

coming here often!


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Gett ing Involved

Dont be that kid that sits in the dorm room watching Netix and surngthe Internet. Go immerse yourself in the various activities on Grounds!

CIO (Contracted Independent Organization)

A fancy way to say club here at UVA, there are hundreds of student run

organizations with tons of diernt things to do. There are over 800+

groups on Grounds. Maybe there isnt one that suits your interest?

Make your own! For more info visit https://atuva.student.virginia.edu

Fraternities and Sororities

Both hold formal recruitment upon return from Winter Break. You must

register to rush prior to Winter Break.

For more info visit www.virginia.edu/fsl

Athletics - Club & Intramural Sports (IM Sports)

Club sports hold tryouts in the Fall but there is always an opportunity to

be involved in intramural sports. Many people will start an IM team with

their hall in thier dorm. You can sign up for IM sports and nd out the

schedule for Club sports tryouts through the Aquatic Fitness Center.

For more info visit www.virginia.edu/ims

Free Tickets for Drama and Music

Full time UVA students can reserve one complimentary ticket for everyperformance of the six mainstage Drama Department events. As for the

certain Music Department events, you can also get a free ticket as long

as you reserve it online in advanced through the UVA Arts Box Oce.

For more info visit www.artsboxoce.virginia.edu

Madison House

One excellent way to nd various opportunities to volunteer in Charlot-

tesville and at UVA is through Madison House. There is usually some-thing that interests everyone at Madison House. register through thier

website www.madisonhouse.orgor visit the Madison House at

170 Rugby Road.


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Go Outdoors!

Hike Humpback or Old Rag

Its something everybody does at some point...go early in the morning

to see a spectacular sunrise and some great views. The hike is a little less

than 2 miles and the trailhead is located o the Blue Ridge Parkway. Old

Rag Mountain is more challenging and just north of Charlottesville.

Wintergreen Resort

This mountain resort features skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing,ice-skating, golf and tennis.

Carters Mountain Orchard

In the Fall, this is the perfect place to pick apples and other vegetables.

Dont forget to try the apple donuts...theyre addicting.

James River and Bluehole

Ready for a dip? If you are looking to cool o during the warmer monthsgo to the James River. Outtters like James River Runners and James

River Reeling and Rafting oer activites like canoeing, kayaking, rafting,

innertubing and shing. Bluehole is another option, a natural swimming

hole where you can cool o with friends.

Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive

Skyline Drive is just a 30 minute drive from Charlottesville and can be

accessed by taking 64 West to 250 E and immediately turning onto

Skyline Drive. If you feel like hiking or bakcpacking, Shenandoah has

over 500 miles of trails.

Really, really like the outdoors?

Join the Outdoors at UVA Club!

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