UVA Lingo
Places on/ around Grounds
University History/Culture
Food & Dining
Getting Around
100

This is what UVA students call their campus

Grounds

100

Which building is the historic centerpiece of UVA? (hint: main tourist spot)

The Rotunda

100

UVA's student-led commitment not to lie, cheat, or steal

Honor code

100

Many students eat on this popular street directly off grounds

The Corner

100

Name the UTS mobile app where you can find UVA bus lines

TransLoc

200

Instead of "Freshmen," UVA students say this

First-Year

200

This office helps students with health, counseling, and wellness on-grounds.

Student Health & Wellness Center

200

What is the UVA's mascot?

Cavalier

200

Name the dining halls available on-grounds

Newcomb, O'hill, Runk

200

Which bus system helps students get around Charlottesville?

CAT bus (Charlottesville Area Transit)

300

This term for UVA students

Wahoos ('Hoos)

300

What is the name of the newly updated library on grounds?

Shannon Library

300

Who is the founder of the university? Also known as the 3rd President of the U.S.

Thomas Jefferson

300

What app lets you order food delivery from local restaurants?

Grubhub (or UberEats, Doordash)

300

What brand of electric scooters and bikes are located around grounds?

Veo

400

What acronym refers to Northern Virginia

NoVa

400

Which university gym has outdoor tennis courts?

Memorial Gymnasium (Mem Gym)

400

What is the UVA student tradition that involves running naked on the lawn?

Streaking the lawn

400

This food hall is located in Newcomb and includes Subway, Chick-fil-a, and Ben & Jerry's

The Pavillion

400

This free university service helps students get home at night

Night Pilot or On-Demand service

500

Phrase used at UVA that represents the balanced lifestyle of students. (hint: they work hard in the classroom and equally enjoy their time outside of it)

Work hard, play hard

500

This outdoor space hosts many university events and performances

Amphitheater

500

Which individuals built the university and even served students and faculty- yet remained unnamed in official records for decades

Enslaved laborers

500

Funds loaded onto your meal plan, that you can use at cafés and convenience stores across the grounds, are called...

Flex dollars

500

Which UTS bus line takes you to the Dairy Market?

Orange