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Expand your experience
When you arrive on campus, you want to feel at home, connect quickly and succeed in your classes. Think of Residential Learning Communities as an inside connection to friendships, fun and the kind of support that can help you be a successful student.
When you sign up for a Residential Learning Community, we give you priority selection to live with other students who have signed up for the same experience, direct mentorship with faculty and staff, and an upperclass student mentor to support you while living and learning at SFA. Residential Learning Communities consist of:
- student groups residing in the same residential area
- interacting academically and socially with each other and with faculty members
- and sharing the same passion, interest or academic focus.
This unique housing opportunity creates an environment for students to succeed academically while developing strong friendships. Students interact with and learn from faculty members in the classroom and within the local community while also building lasting connections with their academic and residential peers.
Residential Learning Communities are located in a specific wing within the other residence halls.
What are the benefits?
Each community has its own group-defined goals and events. However, all communities include:
- priority room selection
- valuable relationships with faculty members, peer instructors and upperclass student mentors
- rich, meaningful connections to the classroom
- unique opportunities for students to learn and grow through a variety of activities and events, including peer study groups
- support from staff members dedicated to cultivating successful student leaders
- ability to explore your major or interests on a deeper level
- and a welcoming, tight-knit community that extends to life throughout campus and beyond.
What is the cost?
- There is no additional cost to participate.
- Students pay the same housing rate as other students in their building.
Aspire
This community is a part of the Aspire Summer Bridge program and designed to provide additional support to program participants entering their first year of college. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will interact with Aspire peers and faculty while participating in programs geared toward staying engaged and connected with campus life.
Participants live in Steen Hall.
To learn more, visit the Aspire Summer Bridge Program page.
Fine Arts
Students enrolled in the Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts or expressly interested in studio art, theatre, dance or music, including members of the Lumberjack Marching Band, regardless of major are welcome in this Residential Learning Community.
This community is located in an exclusive special-interest hall with common space for gathering, performance and display opportunities.
Participants live in Griffith Hall.
Future Teachers
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? If so, this is the Residential Learning Community for you! Join fellow education studies majors in learning what it takes to become a teacher or a leader in the education industry. This community will allow you to interact with faculty and participate in activities related to your major.
Participants live in Steen Hall.
To learn more, visit the Education Studies Residential Learning Communities page.
Generation Jacks
This community is a part of the Generation Jacks program and designed to provide additional support to first generation students entering their first year of college. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will interact with fellow first generation students and faculty while participating in programs geared towards academic success, service and community.
Participants live in Steen Hall.
To learn more, visit the GenJacks page.
Honors
If you’ve decided to delve into SFA’s School of Honors curriculum, this community will provide an academically enhanced learning environment. In this Residential Learning Community, you'll share learning and social activities with other members of the School of Honors.
Requirement: Residents must be preapproved by SFA’s School of Honors. Visit the School of Honors web page for contact information.
First-year participants live in either Lumberjack Landing or Wisely Hall; Upper class participants live in Wisely Hall.
Pre-Nursing
The Pre-Nursing Residential Learning Community will emphasize preparing first-year students for admittance into the Richard and Lucille Dewitt School of Nursing at SFA. Students will be introduced to potential careers in nursing through peer interaction with current nursing students and faculty/staff interaction.
Participants live in Steen Hall.
Honors
If you’ve decided to delve into SFA’s School of Honors curriculum, this community will provide an academically enhanced learning environment. In this Residential Learning Community, you'll share learning and social activities with other members of the School of Honors.
Requirement: Residents must be preapproved by SFA’s School of Honors. Visit the School of Honors web page for contact information.
First-year participants live in either Lumberjack Landing or Wisely Hall; Upper class participants live in Wisely Hall.
How do I apply?
- On your housing application, select “Yes” when asked if you are interested in participating in a Residential Learning Community and/or Honors housing. On the next page, you can select your Living Learning Community preferences.
- Check your SFA email account for any additional instructions or requirements for admission to the Residential Learning Community of your interest.
- Complete all requirements for admission.
You will receive a decision letter through your SFA email. If approved, you will be notified of the Residential Learning Community room selection date and time. You then will be able to select your room within the designated Residential Learning Community.
If at any point you wish to withdraw an application, or for questions regarding the general housing application, meal plans, payment information, etc., contact us at reslife@sfasu.edu or 936.468.2601. We would be happy to help!
Is there an extra charge to participate in a Residential Learning Community?
No. You can participate in a Residential Learning Community, and it’s included in your room rate.
If I join a Residential Learning Community, can I still pick my roommate?
Yes, but you will need to pick from within the same Residential Learning Community.
How do I join a Residential Learning Community if I’ve already submitted my housing application?
If you have already completed your housing application:
- Log in to mySFA.
- Select "Campus Life" from the navigation.
- Select "Residence Life Services."
- Click the "View/Change Your Application" link.
When your application loads, edit the following:
- Residential Learning Communities tab
- Select Yes when asked “Are you interested in participating in a Residential Learning Community?”
- Residential Learning Communities selection
- Indicate your Residential Learning Community preference.
If you have any questions, contact Residence Life at 936.468.2601.
Additional Questions?
For more information about our Residential Learning Communities, email reslife@sfasu.edu.