Frequently Asked Questions
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On-Campus Dining
Check out UR chefs’ culinary chops at eight dining locations across campus, ranging from all-you-care-to-eat to late-night grab-and-go options. For a complete listing of where to eat on campus, visit dining services.
Please note that hours may vary during Family Weekend.
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Dogs Allowed on Campus
Dogs are welcome on campus, but are not allowed in the buildings or Robins Stadium. Exceptions may be made for service dogs.
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Local Worship
The Chaplaincy and partner campus ministries offer many opportunities for religious observance during Family Weekend both on and off campus. Visit our Campus Ministries page to connect with one of our partner campus ministers. Visit our off campus worship opportunities page for information about services offered at local congregations. For questions, please contact the Office of the Chaplaincy at (804) 289-8500.
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Parking
Where can I park on campus?
Families may park in:
- Visitor spaces
- All Permit Lots
- General parking areas on Football Game Day
Parking is not permitted in:
- Handicap spaces (unless a valid permit is displayed)
- Reserved spaces
- Hybrid spaces
- Any space on campus that is not specifically designated for parking, such as campus roads, curbs, grass, building loading zones, walkways, roundabouts, etc.
Where can I get a copy of the accessibility map?
The map may be found here.
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Restaurants in the Area
RESTAURANTS CLOSE TO CAMPUS
Azzurro
River Road Shopping Center
6221 River Road
(804) 282-1509Mosaic Restaurant
River Road Shopping Center
6229-A River Road
(804) 288-7482Osaka Sushi and Steak
River Road Shopping Center
5023 Huguenot Road
(804) 288-8801Starbucks
River Road Shopping Center
5001 Huguenot Road
(804) 285-4195Christian’s Pizza
The Village Shopping Center
7003-A Three Chopt Road
(804) 288-0858Jimmy Johns Subs
The Village Shopping Center
7005 Three Chopt Road|
(804) 282-5222Toast
The Village Shopping Center
7007 Three Chopt Road
(804) 525-4525The Tavern at Triangle Park
7110 Patterson Avenue
(804) 282-8620Kuba Kuba Dos
403 Ridge Road
(804) 288-0681Caturra on Grove
5811 Grove Avenue
(804) 285-0690The Continental Westhampton
5704 Grove Avenue
(804) 285-0911Beijing on Grove
5710 Grove Avenue
(804) 288-8875Jack Brown’s Burger Joint
5810 Grove Avenue
(804) 285-1758Taste Westhampton
5706 Grove Avenue
(804) 362-0504RESTAURANTS IN THE SHORT PUMP AREA
The Boathouse
Short Pump Town Center
1180 W Broad Street, #950
(804) 360-7200Chuy’s
West Broad Village
11229 W Broad Street
(804) 364-8141Cooper’s Hawk
Short Pump Town Center
11792 W Broad Street
(804) 461-2244Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Short Pump Town Center
1800 W Broad Street
(804) 364-9744Maggiano’s Little Italy
Short Pump Town Center
11800 W Broad Street
(804) 253-0900Peter Chang China Café
Short Pump Village
11424 W Broad Street
(804) 364-1688Texas de Brazil
Short Pump Town Center
11800 W Broad Street, #1092
(804) 750-2003The Daily Kitchen & Bar
12201 W Broad Street
(804) 360-3800DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS
Casa del Barco
320 S 12th Street
(804) 775-2628The Tobacco Company
1201 E Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 782-9555RESTAURANTS SOUTH OF THE JAMES
Southbound
3036 Stony Point Road
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SpiderShop and University Bookstore
Where is the campus bookstore?
The UR SpiderShop & University Bookstore is located on the second floor of Tyler Haynes Commons.
What are the Family Weekend hours?
Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday – 10 a.m. — 3p.m.
- Taxis and Rideshare Services (Lyft, Uber)
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What health and safety precautions will be in place for this weekend?
The health and safety of our community continues to be our top priority. Family Weekend will adhere to university guidance for all events this weekend, including our physical distancing framework and campus mask policy. Physical distancing of 6 feet is required for those unvaccinated and masks are required for all events over 250 indoors. Should current health recommendations restrict our ability to welcome guests to campus on this weekend, we will update this page accordingly as soon as possible.