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Welcome to the University Commons!  The University Commons serves as the focal point for social, cultural, and dining/entertainment activities for the entire campus community. Students, faculty, staff, visitors, and alumni gather here for a wide range of events and to use the services offered. It is our goal to provide and maintain a friendly facility that fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a vibrant campus life.

The University Commons complex can be looked at as a combination of three buildings: the Machuga Student Center, Speert Hall, and the Ballroom Building, comprise the whole facility. The operating schedule is developed each semester and is available on our webpage. For your convenience, the University Commons houses many services such as the Wayne Dining Hall, Paterson Food Court, Cultural Centers, WP Campus Bookstore and Marketplace, arcade/entertainment center, ATMs, and beverage/snack vending machines.

This website offers an overview of all that we have to offer in the University Commons, including the many event and lounge spaces, an office directory, and information on student employment.  We look forward to seeing you in the University Commons!


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UC Hours of Operation

Winter Break '24-'25
December 15th:
Closed
December 16th-20th
8:00am - 5:00pm
December 21st-22nd
Closed
December 23rd-24th
8:00am - 5:00pm
December 25th-January 1st
Closed
January 2nd-3rd
8:00am - 5:00pm
January 4th-5th
Closed
January 6th-10th
8:00am - 5:00pm
January 11th-12th
Closed
January 13th-17th
8:00am - 5:00pm
January 18th-20th
Closed 
January 21st-22nd
8:00am - 10:00pm

Spring 2025
Monday – Thursday:
7:30am – 11:00pm
Friday:
7:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
8:00am - 11:00pm

The University Commons Operations team is committed to hosting and helping you execute events in the building. Should you want to host an event that falls outside of our operating hours, we ask that you provide at least two weeks notice so that we can secure appropriate staffing for your event.  All requests for an extension of hours should be submitted with your 25Live room request. Note: student organizations are not charged a fee for extension of hours.

UC Operations Office Location
Student Center Suite 116
1st Floor, Student Center

Located behind the Information Desk