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Commons Cup

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.

Murray House 2025-2026 Commons Cup Champions.

Claim the Cup: 2026–2027 Schedule of Events

Year-Long Initiatives

  • Tuesday, Sep. 1–Monday, March 22

    The Ingram Commons Houses

    House Sustainability

    Points are awarded by comparing a house's energy usage to their rolling three-year average. This accounts for each house's unique configuration, so competition is based on each house's own performance history. 

  • Tuesday, Sep. 1–Monday, March 22

    Campus Dining

    Reuse Pass

    Points are awarded based on the percentage of total house residents that sign up for the pass, and use the reusable food container at a dining hall at least one time.

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Fall 2026

  • Monday, Sep. 21–Wednesday, Sep. 23

    During house study breaks

    Banner Making

    Points are awarded based on how well banners reflect shared house values, creative expression of house identity, and the percentage of total house residents in attendance at the banner-making study break.

  • Saturday, Sep. 26

    11 a.m.–2 p.m. Commons Amphitheater Lawn

    Commons Cup Kickoff: Volleyball Tournament

    Points are awarded based on overall standings and the percentage of total house residents in attendance at the tournament.

    If you are interested in being on your house's team, reach out to your house's Communications Chair.

  • Completed on or before Wednesday, Oct. 21

    The Ingram Commons Houses

    Service Project

    Points are awarded based on the percentage of total house residents that participate in the service project during the study break.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 27

    6:30–8 p.m. Commons Center Rooms 233, 235 & 237

    Speakeasy #1

    Points are awarded based in the percentage of total house residents that register and attend the event.

  • Wednesday, Nov. 4

    6:30–8 p.m. Commons Center Rooms 233, 235 & 237

    Speakeasy #2

    Points are awarded based in the percentage of total house residents that register and attend the event.

  • Tuesday, Dec. 8

    6:30–8 p.m. Commons Center MPR 235/237

    Trivia Tournament

    Points are awarded based on overall standings and the percentage of total house residents in attendance at the tournament.

    If you are interested in being on your house's team, reach out to your house's Vice President (Engagement Chair).

Spring 2027

  • Thursday, Jan. 28

    6:30–8 p.m. Commons Center MPR 235/237

    Trivia Tournament

    Points are awarded based on overall standings and the percentage of total house residents in attendance at the tournament.

    If you are interested in being on your house's team, reach out to your house's Vice President (Engagement Chair).

  • Monday, Feb. 22–Friday, Feb. 26

    The Ingram Commons Houses

    Service Week

    Points are awarded based in the percentage of total house residents participating in service week, and the number of donations for the food drive and aluminum pull-tabs competition.

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    Elevate Your Inner Leader

    Points are awarded based on the percentage of total house residents in attendance.

  • TBD

    TBD TBD

    Networking Workshop

    Points are awarded based on the percentage of total house residents in attendance.

Anchor Link

All Commons Cup events will be posted on The Ingram Commons Anchor Link page.

The Ingram Commons Anchor Link