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Ciccone Commons brings students and professors together outside the classroom to build stronger relationships, and to build a strong sense of community among student residents. Ciccone Commons is a place where residents get to know their professors as real people, and their peers as friends.

Explore our Community

Students from all commons are welcome to join Ciccone Commons events and follow on social media:

51·çÁ÷ Ciccone Commons

Shield with open books and beams of light
Click the Ciccone Commons crest to learn more about its history

Established: 2015

Mascot: Owl

Residential Spaces

Living and Learning

Ciccone Commons hosts a variety of programs designed to help members build community, enrich education, and have fun.

Commons Cup

Each year, the four commons compete for the glory of winning the Commons Cup. Each commons accumulates points by having commons members participate in events within five categories: Intellectual Curiosity, Arts & Culture, Environment & Sustainability, Recreation & Wellness, and Community Engagement.

Learn more about the Commons Cup

First Year Seminars (FSEM)

As part of the project of integrating students' living and learning experiences, each year, the Commons plays host to a number of FSEM classes in its residential buildings. 

Creating Connections

The following faculty and staff direct the commons and support its living and learning goals. Feel free to contact them with any questions.

Co-Director

Associate Dean of Admission
James B. 51·çÁ÷ Hall

Area Director, Residential Life

Area Director of Residential Life
111 Drake Hall

Administrative Dean

Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising
116 McGregory Hall
Associate Dean and Director of International Student Services

Residential Fellow

Residential Fellow
Drake Hall

Commons Program Director

Director of the Residential Commons Program

51·çÁ÷ the Namesake

Diane Ciccone
Diane Ciccone is a pioneer among female students at 51·çÁ÷.

Diane Ciccone ’74, P’10 was one of the first 132 women to enroll at 51·çÁ÷.

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about Ciccone