University of VirginiaFacilities Facts & Statistics

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Newcomb Hall

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Newcomb Hall Theater

There are plenty of UVA myths floating around. One is that Dr. Seuss used to live in this great big house up on the hill, looking down towards Newcomb Hall. Apparently, after being rejected from UVA, he wrote a little book called How the Grinch Stole Christmas. In this book, he depicted himself as the grouchy, resentful old Grinch staring down at all the "Whos in Whoville." Another myth-a bit more racy-is that any first-year girl who walks across the big white Z letters painted all around grounds (which signify the "Z" secret society) will get pregnant. Still another that is re-ignited every year as the entering class settles in is that, in the first weekend students are in town, Dave Matthews supposedly plays an all- day concert in the amphitheater. Don't be a poor sap and wait all-day long by yourself in the amphitheater! I can pretty much guarantee he won't show.

UVA students have been known to work out, lie on the lawn, grab a meal with friends, walk to a bar off campus, and see a movie in Newcomb all in a span of one day! Work out in the AFC (Aquatic Fitness Center) or any other gym (Memorial Gym, North Grounds, Slaughter Gym); take a dip in the hot tub or rest up in the sauna on the ground floor of the AFC; check out a play in Culbreth Theater or see a relatively recent movie playing in the basement of Newcomb Hall; have coffee in the library at Greenberry’s, or a smoothie with friends in the PAV; play Frisbee on the lawn; check out a concert from one of UVA's a cappella groups; attend a film screening and lecture, visit the UVA Art Museum.

atuva.student.virginia.edu/organizations

During the first week of school, there will be an activities fair where you can learn about all the different organizations and even sign up for a few. For a full list of student organizations, visit the UVa Student Council Web site.

Air Force ROTC: Yes
Navy ROTC: Yes
Army ROTC: Yes