Code of Conduct

Updated November 2025

MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE VIRGINIA CLUB OF NEW YORK

The mission of the Virginia Club of New York (the “Club”) is to create and maintain a strong connection between the University of Virginia (UVA), its students, alumni, families, and friends in the greater New York City metropolitan area.

Virginia Club Members and event attendees shall support the Club’s mission by acting with the highest ethical and legal standards. Participants of Club events and programs are expected to treat all guests and staff with courtesy and respect, honor financial obligations (e.g. dues, fees, event tickets), represent UVA and the Club truthfully, use Yale Club facilities responsibly, avoid disruptive or unsafe behavior at events, and communicate professionally, including on social media. Any kind of misconduct is prohibited. Participants acknowledge that attendance at events carries inherent risks and assume all associated risks.

  1. Events Held Within the Yale Club

The Virginia Club resides at the Yale Club of New York City and regularly hosts events at their facilities. All Virginia Club events held at the Yale Club are subject to the Yale Club’s House Rules and Bylaws in addition to the Virginia Club’s Code of Conduct. Yale Club governance handles violations committed within the Yale Club.

  1. Photography

By attending Club events, participants consent to photography, audio, and video recording. The Club may use these images for marketing purposes. Requests to remove specific images can be sent to uvanyc@uvanyc.org.

  1. Illness Reminder

By attending an in-person event, participants declare they have not experienced any symptoms of a contagious illness within the three days prior to the event. Members must comply with facility safety protocols, and the Club reserves the right to deny entry or remove anyone whose conduct or health status poses a risk to others. 

  1. Offering Feedback

Requests, suggestions, and complaints should be sent to the Executive Director at uvanyc@uvanyc.org. Complaints will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

  1. Refund Policy

Unless otherwise noted, there are no refunds for Clubhouse memberships, social memberships, or event tickets.

  1. Regarding Non-members

This Code of Conduct applies to both Members and their guests. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests at all times.

ENFORCEMENT AND RESOLUTION

  1. Formal Complaint: If you have a complaint, please contact the Executive Director or Virginia Club of New York Board at uvanyc@uvanyc.org. 
  2. Disciplinary Actions: May include warnings, suspension of privileges, restitution, or termination of membership with no refunds. Additionally, the Club reserves the right to request participants leave an event should their behavior be in violation of the Code of Conduct. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Members, non-members, and guests agree to follow this Code of Conduct when they join the Virginia Club of New York or participate in its events.