The International Residential College (IRC) celebrates cultural diversity in all forms. Students living in the IRC increase their awareness and appreciation of cultures within the University, the Charlottesville community, and from around the world. The IRC provides opportunities for residents to grow as leaders through self- governance, as scholars engaged in intellectual discourse with faculty and fellow students, and as global citizen through outreach, cultural programming, and study abroad experiences.

Our programming is free to IRC residents and supports the development of a community that:

1. Explores other cultures
2. Encourages intellectual discourse as bridge between coursework and the rest of our residents’ lives
3. Engages with the local community
4. Collaborates with other residential communities at UVA
5. Embraces principles of student self governance

Programs offered by the Principal:

Dome Room Dinners at the Rotunda- large community dinners in the Rotunda that include talks or cultural performances by IRC students and Faculty Fellows

Morea Evenings - culturally-focused events in Morea House and garden hosted by the Principal

Out and About - local trips to plays, museums, concerts, and other Charlottesville events with the Principal

Laissez Lire - book club with book discussions over dinner with the Principal and Faculty Fellows at Morea House

Morea Supper Club - discussion with students and a Faculty Fellow over dinner at Morea House

IRC Academic Courses

IRC in London and Oxford: Residential Colleges (spring 2025, 2024, 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)

IRC in London: A Global City (2026)

Global/Local Connections (fall 2023)

Global Challenges: where do we stand? (2022, 2021)

IRC in NYC - Paradigm of a Global City (2022)

The Culture and Place of Appalachia (2022)

Programs offered by Student Council:

Welcome Back Picnic - the first IRC event of the academic year on the first day of classes!

IRC Committees - Student self-governance at its best! Join a Committee to get involved in the IRC, meet new people, and have fun!  

Cultural Events - lots of events throughout the year (e.g. Lunar New Year, Diwali, Hispanic Heritage month)

Morea Cup - yearly Inter-Residential College and Living/Learning Community sports and games event

FalltoberFest - annual Fall event with pumpkin carving, Carpe Donuts, hot chocolate and cider

Pop Up Cafe - surprise events that include bubble tea, s'mores, cookies, or other exciting treats

Field Trips - to go Washington, D.C. or to Monticello or hiking to Blue Hole...

Thursday Treats - every Thursday 4:00pm in the MGP

Friday Bakery Goodies - baked goods (think croissants and donuts) from a local Cville bakery on 3rd Friday of the month

Thanksgiving Celebration - pies (lots) and ice cream!

Snacks on the Potlatch during exams