Student Life Spaces
Frederick Douglass Commons
The Frederick Douglass Commons was originally built in the 1950s and named for Rochester's national leader of the abolitionist movement. In 2016, we completed a major renovation of the building to reinvent the space into a major hub of student life. Connected to Wilson Commons with a bridge, together they form our Campus Center. The Frederick Douglass Commons also connects to the Lam Square lounge in Rush Rhees library by way of a bridge from the third floor public lounge.
For more information see:
- Frederick Douglass Commons building hours
- Frederick Douglass Commons building map
- Frederick Douglass Commons building policies
Frederick Douglass Commons Building Hours
Summer Hours
August 13th–August 19th
| Douglass Commons Building Hours Monday–Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
Dining Options
| Douglass Dining CenterMonday–Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. | Faculty Club Closed |
| Late Night Dining Closed | Grab n’ Go Closed |
Orientation Week Hours
August 20th–August 26th
| Douglass Commons Building Hours Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–1 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m.–2 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 a.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.–1 a.m. |
Dining Options
| Douglass Dining Center *closed between meal times Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. | Faculty Club Closed |
| Late Night Dining Monday & Tuesday, Closed Wednesday & Thursday, 9 p.m.–12 a.m. Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Sunday, Closed | Grab n’ Go Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Closed. |
Labor Day Week Hours
August 27th–September 3rd
| Douglass Commons Building Hours Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–1 a.m. Friday, 7 a.m.–2 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 a.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.–1 a.m. Monday 9/3, 7 a.m.–1 a.m. |
Dining Options
| Douglass Dining Center *closed between meal times Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday–Monday 9/3, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. | Faculty Club Monday & Tuesday, Closed Wednesday – Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday–Monday 9/3, Closed |
| Late Night Dining Monday, Closed Tuesday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–12 a.m. Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Sunday & Monday 9/3, Closed | Grab n’ Go Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday–Monday 9/3, Closed. |
Frederick Douglass Commons Building Map
Floor 1
- Douglass Dining
- The Genesee Room
Floor 2
- Ballroom A, B, C, D
- Lobby
- Information desk
- Bridge to Wilson Commons
Floor 3
- Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center
- Language Center
- Computer classroom
- Green Room
- Meditation Room
- Ablution rooms
- Lactation room
- Public lounge
- Meeting Rooms 302, 307, 308
- Bridge to Rush Rhees Library
Floor 4
- Community kitchen (room 406)
- Community Room (room 407)
- Meliora Catering
- Meeting Rooms 401, 403, 404, 407, 419, 420
Frederick Douglass Commons Building Policies
Access to Frederick Douglass Commons Policy
Richard Feldman Ballroom Policy
Priority for Use of Douglass Spaces Policy