President Ryan invited the University community to attend the memorial at John Paul Jones Arena to honor the three slain students.
UVA football coach Tony Elliott and athletics director Carla Williams made their first public appearance since Sunday’s shooting on Grounds.
Colleges and universities across the commonwealth expressed sympathy and offered support for the UVA community.
Students and faculty will return to classrooms and regular schedules will resume.
Banners showing the names and jersey numbers of the slain football players, flowers and personal notes are among items found in impromptu memorials.
University leaders and students begin the process of reconciling with the slayings of three members of the football team.
“I miss Lavel, D’Sean and Devin,” said UVA Athletics Director Carla Williams, who was among those reflecting Monday.