Living and Learning Communities

In partnership with the academic community, the Office of Residence Life has developed several unique learning environments in the residence halls to supplement and enhance students' classroom experiences. The communities are designed to engage students in academic and social experiences and allow greater opportunity for building connections for students with CUA faculty and staff. We invite you to consider becoming a part of one of these communities during your time as a residential student at CUA.

Benefits and Responsibilities

Highlights of living and learning communities are:

* Regular student-led discussions, faculty involvement/lectures, a committment to communty service and the copportunity to explore a wide range of academic interest.

* The autonomy to use your excitement, leadership skills, motivation, talent and energy to develop your own community.

* In-hall programs coordinated by Residence Life staff and university faculty, including guest speakers and faculty lectures.

* Interactions with faculty-in-residence who participate in hall activities and serve as a resource for residents (Residential College and Honors Residential Community only).

*  A network of students with similar academic pursuits who are interested in getting the most out of the academic opportunities offered.

* The opportunity to collaborate and develop community living expectations and traditions with peers.

As members of a living and learning community, residents will be expected to:

* Participate in regular structured discussions, community events, and community meetings.

* Participate in committees that manage different aspects of the community, such as an educational or social event or a community service activity.

* Assist in creating a respectful and proactive community through particpation in activities.

* Take a leadership role in the community.

Housing Application Procedures

To apply for housing, please complete the Residence Hall and Dining Services Application. Students interested in applying for a living and learning community should rank order their preferences on the reverse side of the application. This application should be submitted to Housing Services.

Students applying to the Residential College Program must submit a one-page essay with the application that details why the student would be a strong member of the Residential College community. Students should focus on community, spirituality, service and leadership as topics within the essay. Studetns applying to the Honors Residential Community or Special Interest Communities do not need to sumbit any additional information.