Housing & Residence Education

Division of Student Affairs

SW 13th Street & Museum Road

PO Box 112100

Gainesville, FL 32611-2100

Phone: (352) 392-2161

Why should I sign up to live in a Residential Learning Community?

One of the best predictors of success in college is how involved you are and how much you feel a part of the campus community. The University of Florida Department of Housing and Residence Education offers you seven exciting living options called Residential Learning Communities. Each community is unique in design, programs, and population; but all offer opportunities to connect with other students, become involved in campus life, and develop skills to be a successful student and leader at the University of Florida.

What can I expect from a Residential Learning Community?

You can expect to live and learn in an active and involved community of students who share similar interests, majors, and values, while still maintaining a high level of diversity among hall residents. You can also expect to develop strong relationships with other residents in your community, as well as University faculty and staff members.

What kind of student signs up to live in a Residential Learning Community?

Students who have been very involved in clubs and organizations in high school, students who want to get involved at the University of Florida, students who want to seek leadership positions on campus, students who are serious about their academic progress, and students who want to get to know other students all describe the kinds of students who live in our Residential Learning Communities. “Alumni” of our programs can be found in Student Government leadership positions, in the Albert costume at football games, in Resident Assistant and Graduate Hall Director positions, on the Gator Growl/Homecoming staff, in various study abroad programs, in internships at large corporations, serving as Teaching Assistants for faculty members…just to name a few!

Am I required to attend the programs or take the classes offered in the Residential Learning Communities?

No (with the exception of the Honors College). You are not required to participate in anything. However, the more you do participate in the programs and activities (and classes if applicable), the more you will gain from your experience.

How do I apply to live in one of these Residential Learning Communities?

No (with the exception of the Honors College). You are not required to participate in anything. However, the more you do participate in the programs and activities (and classes if applicable), the more you will gain from your experience.

Simply indicate your choice of Residential Learning Community on the Residence Hall Contract under Hall Preference. On your Residence Hall Contract…

  • Indicate "Hall" as your MOST IMPORTANT PREFERENCE.
  • Choose Double Room as your choice for ROOM TYPE PREFERENCE.
  • Indicate your HALL PREFERENCES based on your choices from the list below.
Honors Residential College at Hume
Career Exploration Community at Graham
Leader Scholar Program at Trusler
International House at Weaver
East Hall Engineering Community
Community Service Floor at Fletcher
Fine Arts Living Learning Community at Reid
Global Living Learning Community at Yulee

 

Where can I get more information about these exciting opportunities?

For more information about these Residential Learning Communities, contact Diane “DP” Porter, Assistant Director of Housing for Academic Initiatives at dianep@housing.ufl.edu or 352-392-2171 ext. 10660, or check out more of this website!

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