Commons Cup Schedule
Claim the Cup: 2024-25 Schedule of Events
The Commons Cup is a first-year tradition intended to promote social and academic acculturation to Vanderbilt University and integration of each first-year class through house competition and Commons-wide community engagement.
Yearlong Commons Community Involvement
- Fan Support: September 1 – March 22
- Sustainability: September 1 – March 22
Fall 2024
| Date & Time | Event | Location | Cup Category |
| TBD | Women’s Soccer Game | Vanderbilt Soccer Lacrosse Complex | Athletics |
| August 27 & 29 (See CommonVU Orientation Schedule) | Cookie Receptions with Dean Gresalfi and the Career Center | Dean’s Residence | Commons Community Involvement |
| August 28, 4-7 PM | Dialogue Vanderbilt Student Fair | Seigenthaler Center | Academics |
| September 26, 4:30-5:30 PM | Commons Cup Kick-Off & Speed Friending | The Commons Center, Room 235/237 | Commons Community Involvement |
| September 29, 1-5 PM | Ultimate Frisbee Tournament | Wyatt Lawn | Athletics |
| October 1, TBD | Dialogue Vanderbilt: Open Dialogue Visiting Fellows Event | TBD | Academics |
| October 17, 6:30-8 PM | Dare to Grow | The Commons Center. Room 235/237 | Academics |
| October 21-25 | Pull Tab Competition | The Commons Center Front Desk | Service |
| October 29, 11 AM-4 PM | Vanderbilt Museum of Art Visit | Vanderbilt Museum of Art (Cohen) | Campus Engagement |
| TBD | Café con Leche | TBD | Campus Engagement |
| November 4, TBD | Dialogue Vanderbilt: College Republicans v College Democrats Debate | TBD | Academics |
| November 7, 4:30-5:30 PM | Yoga | Commons Lawn Rain Location: The Commons Center, Room 235/237 |
Athletics |
| TBD | The Dances of South Asia | TBD | Campus Engagement |
| November 11-15 | House Service Projects | The Ingram Commons Houses | Service |
| November 18, 5:30-7:30 PM | Fall Trivia | The Commons Center, Room 235/237 | Academics |
| December 5 | Special Study Break | The Ingram Commons Houses | Commons Community Involvement |
Spring 2025
| Date & Time | Event | Location | Cup Category |
| TBD | Women’s Basketball Game | Memorial Gymnasium | Athletics |
| January 9, 7-8 PM | Commons Zumba | The Commons Center, Room 235/237 | Athletics |
| January 15, 7-8 PM | Career Center Workshop | The Commons Center, Room 235/237 | Campus Engagement |
| January 18, TBD | MLK Day of Service Event | TBD | Service |
| February 7, 9 PM-12 AM | Commons Ball | The Commons Center | Commons Community Involvement |
| February 10-14 | Service Week | The Commons Center | Service |
| February 12, 7-8 PM | Service Forum | The Commons Center, Room 235/237 | Service |
| February 11, 5-7 PM February 13, 5-7 PM |
Service Activity | The Commons Center, Room 235/237 | Service |
| February 18, 6:30-8 PM | Dare to Grow | The Commons Center, Room 235/237 | Academics |
| TBD | Lunar New Year Festival | TBD | Campus Engagement |
| March 2, 1-5 PM | Volleyball Tournament | Recreation Center | Athletics |
| March 17, 5:30-7:30 PM | Spring Trivia | The Commons Center, Room 235/237 | Academics |
| April 13, 5-7 PM | Commons Cup Closing at End of Year Block Party | Commons South Patio Lawn |