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Residential Learning Communities

Residential Learning Communities

Residential Learning Communities offer students the opportunity to live in the same community as other students of similar academic and lifestyle interests. Participating in a learning community gives students the opportunity to connect with other students with similar interests, classes, and goals, and may assist in developing interest or study groups, mentoring, and greater satisfaction with the college experience. These communities may also have the opportunity for targeted programs supporting their interests, majors, or lifestyles.

ROOMS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EARLY MOVE-IN (For the Fall ā€™25 Semester, these locations are not available to move in prior to 8/11/25. Do not select these rooms if you will need/want to move in earlier than this date.: Shearer Hall 1st South (102 ā€“ 115) and half of 2nd South (209-215) are not available for early move-in prior to 8/11/25, unless you are a summer resident who is currently assigned to one of these rooms.Ā  This means that anyone who plans to move in before 8/11/25 must make a different room selection.

Healthy Halls ā€“ Are you committed to living (or starting a life of) healthy choices?Ā  The Healthy Halls Community is open to students who are interested in committing to activities supporting wellness and positive lifestyles. Students in these communities are committed to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-free behaviors. Programming options may be made available to support wellness and positive lifestyles. Healthy Halls is designated for the 2ndĀ floor of Choctaw Hall.

LAN Livinā€™ā€“ Designed for driven students actively involved in or aspiring to competitive esports, this community supports players in reaching their peak performance. Live and collaborate with fellow competitors who share a commitment to practice, strategy, and success in the esports arena. The Lan livinā€™ community is housed on the 4th floor of Choctaw Hall.

Life Sciences & Pre-Health Community ā€“ Ideal for students in Biology, Chemistry, and all Pre-Health/Pre-Nursing programs. Immerse yourself in a community of peers tackling the same core science curriculum. This RLC facilitates natural connections for collaborative study and mutual support, helping you thrive in your academic pursuits. This community is designated for the 2nd floor of Chickasaw Hall.

Future Aviators of America (Aviation Community)Ā The goal of academically clustered communities is to house students with similar academic interests and classes together, facilitating study groups and themed programs to support this major and career aspiration. The Aviation Community is restricted to students with an aviation major (including professional pilot and aviation management). The Aviation community is housed on theĀ 7thĀ floor of Choctaw Hall.

Music Majors & Band CommunityĀ is an open option aimed at Band Members and music majors. This community is traditionally housed on theĀ 7thĀ floor of Chickasaw Hall. Themed residential communities provide an opportunity for students with similar interests and classes to live together, sharing similar schedules and activities, and facilitating study groups and themed programs to support this major and career aspirations.

FRESHMEN ONLY COMMUNITIES

  • Freshmen Only Halls: Halls reserved for Freshmen (with 30 hours or less) only. (Designated ā€˜Freshmen Hallsā€™ will be opened to upper class students if there are not enough Freshmen students who apply to live in these communities.)
    • Chickasaw Hall: 4th floor and
    • Shearer Hall 3nd South (301 ā€“ 315)
  • Freshmen PRESIDENTā€™S LEADERSHIP CLASS (PLC)
    The Freshmen PLC class is housed in North Hall, along with other first year student programs, including the Freshmen Honors and other Freshmen communities. PLC is traditionally housed on theĀ 1st floor of North Hall.
  • Freshmen HONORS COMMUNITY
    The Freshmen Honors community is housed in North Hall, along with other first year student programs, including the Freshmen PLC and other Freshmen Communities. The Freshmen Honors Community is housed on theĀ 3rdfloor of North Hall.
  • Freshmen JOHN MASSEY LEADERSHIP SCHOLAR COMMUNITY

Students accepted in the John Massey Leadership Scholar program are housed together in North Hall, with other members of the JMLS community, and other Freshmen Communities. More information on the JMLS program is available atĀ https://www.se.edu/john-massey-leadership-scholars/. The JMLS Community is housed on theĀ 2ndĀ floor of North Hall.

8-Person ā€œThemedā€ Community
Located in Shearer Hall, the 8-Person Community is open to any group of 8 students with a similar unifying interest (Greek Organization, Upper class honors students, team sports, etc.). These communities will be assigned only when 8 contracts are submitted requesting this option. Priority is given to upper class students. The 8-person community spaces are designated for Shearer Hall.Ā Contact HRLĀ if you have a group that is interested in reserving an 8-person community.

Individual Choice Community
These are communities which are not restricted by sex. Students requesting Individual Choice Housing are subject to additional terms and conditions.Ā Contact HRLĀ if you are interested in reserving an Individual Choice Housing community.

*NOTE: Specific floor designations are subject to change and will be made available prior to the start of the Room/Roommate Reservation Process. If a community does not have sufficient interest, it may not be offered or may be reduced in size to allow others to use the rooms.