Residential Learning Communities
Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) are programs organized to introduce and integrate academic and social learning in residence hall settings through faculty involvement. The goal is to create an enriched learning experience for all participants. Short descriptions are provided below, to learn more visit www.lc.colostate.edu.
Curricular RLCs:
One or more clustered courses which link individually taught courses through a cohort in which residents live together in a residential area.
- Honors Residential Learning Community - Academic Village and Edwards Hall
- Key Academic Community (1st Year Track) - Braiden Hall
- Key Explore Community (1st Year Track) - Corbett Hall
- Key Service Community (1st Year Track) - Braiden Hall
- Key Health Professions Community (1st Year Track) - Corbett Hall
- Key Plus (Sophomore Track) - Braiden Hall
Academic RLCs:
A residential model in which students are assigned to a residential space based on a shared major or academic support to assist in general education requirements.
- Engineering Residential Learning Community - Academic Village and Edwards Hall
- Global Village - Parmelee Hall
- Health and Exercise Science Community - Corbett Hall
- Ingersoll Residential College (College of Natural Sciences) - Ingersoll Hall
- Live Green Community - Summit Hall
- Equine Community - Edwards Hall
Themed RLCs:
These programs are best characterized by their co-curricular nature. Activities might include a program that brings students together around a common interest into the residence hall, usually on a one-time basis, for discussion, lecture, films, mentoring, or receptions.
- Leadership Development Community - Durward Hall
- Living Substance Free - Summit Hall
- School of the Arts - Parmelee Hall
How to Apply:
If you would like to join the many students living in an RLC, follow the instructions on the Residence Hall Housing Application:
- You must indicate a specific RLC as your top choice in order to be considered for assignment to that floor.
- Complete any additional applications as necessary
- Indicate the appropriate hall style - suite or standard - for the RLC you request.
- If you have a roommate in mind, he or she needs to indicate the same RLC as his or her top choice. Both students would have to be assigned to the same community.
If you’ve already submitted your housing application and are interested in joining a Residential Learning Community, call the assignments office at (970) 491-4719 or email assign@colostate.edu to obtain information regarding space availability.
For any general information related to Residential Learning Communities at Colorado State University, please contact Teresa Metzger at Teresa.Metzger@Colostate.Edu or (970) 491-4705.