The Catholic University of America

 

Living and Learning Communities 

Thank you for your interest in living and learning communities (LLCs) at Catholic University. The Office of Residence Life has developed several unique learning environments in the residence halls that are focused on a particular area of interest and are designed to supplement and enhance students' collegiate experience. Living and learning community events and activities engage students in academic and social experiences and allow greater opportunity for students to build connections with CUA faculty, staff, and students who share a common interest. We invite you to consider becoming a part of one of these communities during your time as a resident at CUA.  

Information about 2012-2013 living and learning communities can be found on this page.

 

 

Creative Arts

Honors Residential Community

Politics and Current Events

 Global Village

First-year and sophomore students

First-year and sophomore students

First-year and sophomore students

 First-year students

 

The Global Village is available for students that share a variety of cultural experiences and academic interests. The community will help educate students about the global environment they will enter upon graduation. This community, supported by the Department of Modern Languages and the Center for Global Education, will engage students in dialogue about culture, communication, languages, and a shared social responsibility.

Participating in a living and learning community has several benefits. According to national research, students who are active members of a living and learning community have:

  • enhanced academic and social opportunities,

  • improved connections to faculty and staff,

  • greater involvement in learning,

  • increased satisfaction with their collegiate experience, and

  • increased persistence to graduation.

Students who participate in LLCs at Catholic University have an opportunity to share some valuable experiences with their peers. Highlights of these opportunities include:

  • engagement in regular student-led discussions,

  • increased faculty and staff interactions,

  • community service and focused reflection, and

  • campus and D.C. experiences to explore personal interests.

How Can I Express Interest in Living in a Living and Learning Community for 2013-2014?

The process of expressing interest for living in a living and learning community differs for new and returning students. New students are students that do not currently attend CUA and are seeking admission for the Fall 2013 semester. Returning students are students that were previously admitted to the university and have been enrolled in classes.

Returning Students

Please submit your interest in a LLC on your Room Selection Intent Form. The deadline for returning students to submit intent forms for the room selection process is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013.

Submitting living and learning interest has been incorporated into the online room selection intent form for the first time. This should permit students to express interest in LLCs in an easier fashion. As a result of this change, a unique application for LLCs does not exist. If you wish to change your LLC-related interest prior to March 1, please contact cua-housing@cua.edu.

Students will be assigned to LLCs based on the date the room selection intent form is received. The University Honors Program approves students for the Honors Residential Community based on standing in the University Honors Program.

Your membership in a living and learning community requires active participation from you. This participation may include involvement in group discussions, events on and off campus, community service activities, and community governance conversations. 

New Students

You will have an opportunity to express your interest on the housing application. The deadline for housing applications for new students is May 15, 2013.

Students will be assigned to LLCs based on the date the housing application is received. The University Honors Program approves students for the Honors Residential Community based on acceptance to the University Honors Program.

Your membership in a living and learning community requires active participation from you. This participation may include involvement in group discussions, events on and off campus, community service activities, and community governance conversations. 

Faculty-in-Residence 

CUA's Faculty-in-Residence Program for 2012-2013 currently serves three residence halls and one living and learning communities. A live-in faculty supports the Honors Residential Community. These faculty members play a valuable role in facilitating events and learning opportunities in their respective communities in conjunction with the residential staff. They also interact regularly with students on both formal and informal basis.

The faculty-in-residence for the 2012-2013 academic year are:

  • Dr. Michael Rohlf, McDonald House (Honors Residential Community)
  • Dr. Prasad Senesi, Opus Hall
  • Dr. David Lantigua, Engelhard House