Events
Sunset Nature Walks
Various
Tue, Oct 13 2026, 5 - 7:30pm
Take a break and get outside this Fall! Explore local trails, meet new people, and experience the restorative benefits of nature on these guided sunset hikes with Student Health and Wellness and UVA Rec.
All students are welcome. Transportation will be provided for off-Grounds locations. Please register in advance to reserve your space.
Therapy Dogs
SHW Lobby
Wed, Oct 14 2026, 11am - 1pm
Take a midweek break with our therapy dogs in the SHW lobby every Wednesday from 11 am–1 pm and Friday from 11 am - 12 pm! Stop by to relax, recharge, and enjoy some puppy love. Whether you need stress relief, a mood boost, or just want to say hi, our rotating therapy dogs are here for you!
Our general schedule is below but be sure to keep an eye on our Instagram @Uvastudenthealthandwellness for any (P)updates!
Cannabis Roundtable Discussion
Various Locations
Wed, Oct 14 2026, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Join Well-Being Services at Student Health for a discussion about college student cannabis use, types of cannabis, potential impacts, and current cannabis policies and regulations.
September 17th | 5 - 6 PM | Newcomb 389
October 14th | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Student Health and Wellness MP Room 100A
Walk, Talk, & Bagel
O-Hill (meet outside Slaughter Gym)
Thu, Oct 15 2026, 9 - 10:30am
Start your day with fresh air, movement, and good company! Join Student Health and Wellness and UVA Rec for a weekly morning walk on the O-Hill trails. These walks offer a relaxed space to walk, talk, connect, and recharge. Walks will last for about an hour and finish with Bodo’s bagels!
World Flavors to Savor at The Teaching Kitchen
The Teaching Kitchen at SHW
Thu, Oct 15 2026, 5 - 6:30pm
The menus featured in our World Flavors to Savor classes are inspired by delicious cuisine from around the globe, celebrating culture and history. You’ll learn key ingredients and seasonings in a signature dish, along with adaptations accessible in a college kitchen.
Spirituality & Recovery Roundtable
Collegiate Recovery Program Room
Thu, Oct 15 2026, 5 - 6pm
Join the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) at Student Health and Wellness for an open, non-judgmental learning space. Come discuss the role of spirituality in various recovery pathways (i.e. AA, NA, Dharma, etc.), secularity, the concept of a higher power, and lived experience with these intersections.
No experience with recovery or spirituality is required, and no particular belief system is expected. Come as you are, ask questions, listen, or share your perspective.
Food and beverages are provided and all are welcome!
Teaching Kitchen Prescription Classes
Fri, Oct 16 2026, 11:30am - 1pm
Teaching Kitchen Prescription Classes combine nutrition guidance from healthcare professionals with hands-on cooking instruction and curated recipes designed to support specific health concerns.
See current classes below and sign up here
Revive! Training
Various Locations
Wed, Oct 21 2026, 5 - 6pm
Join the Collegiate Recovery Program for REVIVE! Training, the Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. This training for students covers understanding opioids, how opioid overdoses happen, risk factors for opioid overdoses, and how to respond to an opioid overdose emergency with the administration of Naloxone.
DATE OPTIONS:
Retro Halloween Crafts
The Art Room, Student Health and Wellness
Fri, Oct 23 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Get crafty and celebrate spooky season with a throwback twist! Stop by the Art Room on Friday, October 23, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. to paint your own retro-inspired Halloween décor.
No experience is necessary!
This is a drop-in event, so come whenever you can and stay as long as you’d like. Registration is requested so we can make sure we have enough supplies for everyone.
FREE STI Screenings
Student Health & Wellness
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30 2026, All day
Student Health and Wellness and UVA Student Council is partnering again to offer FREE STI Screenings to all UVA students. Appointments can be scheduled through the HealthyHoos Portal.
Swipe Smart
Newcomb Commonwealth Room
Mon, Oct 26 2026, 2 - 3:30pm
Swipe Smart is an interactive program hosted by Violence Prevention & Advocacy (VPA) that explores online dating safety, healthy communication, consent, digital boundaries, and recognizing potentially harmful relationship behaviors.
Hoos Against Hazing: Training Sessions
Various Locations
Tue, Oct 27 2026, 4 - 5pm
Missed the Orientation Session? Complete Your Required Hazing Prevention Training!
Virginia Law Requirement for New Members:
In compliance with Virginia law, all incoming UVA students must complete an in-person hazing prevention program to be eligible to join a CIO, student group, organization, or club that has a new member process.
Make-Up Session Dates for Fall 2026 Incoming Students
Cross Stitch in the Art Room
The Art Room, Student Health and Wellness
Tue, Oct 27 2026, 4 - 7pm
Join the Art Room for a cross stitch event! No experience necessary. Diarra Ndoye will be available to provide support with questions and guide you through the process and there will be several templates to choose from. Come learn a new skill!
This is a drop in event but we ask that you register in order for us to insure we have enough supplies. Register here!
Sunset Nature Walks
Various
Tue, Oct 27 2026, 5 - 7:30pm
Take a break and get outside this Fall! Explore local trails, meet new people, and experience the restorative benefits of nature on these guided sunset hikes with Student Health and Wellness and UVA Rec.
All students are welcome. Transportation will be provided for off-Grounds locations. Please register in advance to reserve your space.
Music, Mind & Wellness
Third Floor Student Lounge at SHW
Fri, Oct 30 2026, 6 - 7pm
Join Student Health and Wellness for our inaugural Music, Mind & Wellness event featuring the Charlottesville Symphony String Quartet. This engaging one-hour performance will include a mix of familiar film and pop arrangements alongside traditional classical selections. Research has shown that music can positively impact mental health and overall well-being, making this a wonderful opportunity to unwind, boost your mood, and enjoy an evening of live music. Whether you're looking to de-stress after a busy week, connect with others, or simply appreciate talented musicians, we hope you'll join us!
Sunset Nature Walks
Various
Tue, Nov 10 2026, 5 - 7:30pm
Take a break and get outside this Fall! Explore local trails, meet new people, and experience the restorative benefits of nature on these guided sunset hikes with Student Health and Wellness and UVA Rec.
All students are welcome. Transportation will be provided for off-Grounds locations. Please register in advance to reserve your space.
Hoos Against Hazing: Training Sessions
Various Locations
Wed, Nov 11 2026, 5 - 6pm
Missed the Orientation Session? Complete Your Required Hazing Prevention Training!
Virginia Law Requirement for New Members:
In compliance with Virginia law, all incoming UVA students must complete an in-person hazing prevention program to be eligible to join a CIO, student group, organization, or club that has a new member process.
Make-Up Session Dates for Fall 2026 Incoming Students
