Specialized housing options offer a unique opportunity to reside with students who share similar interests within a community specifically tailored to your interests.
Themed Communities
The First Generation Themed Community is designed to provide support to students who are one of the first in their families to go to college. Whether selecting classes or understanding financial aid, aspects of university life may be confusing to any student--particularly first-generation students. This community will focus on the shared experiences and sense of responsibility many first-generation students feel as they navigate their college life. Specific programming will feature topics such as utilizing the resources of the on-campus student support offices, the importance of getting involved on campus, and ways to plan for financial well-being. Additional support for members of this community will be provided by SCSU student leaders who have experienced being a first-generation college student and who are looking to share their experiences with their younger peers.
Students that live in the First Generation Themed Community will:
- Become familiar with and learn to properly utilize campus resources.
- Build relationships with other first-generation college students.
- Attend programs that help students understand the financial aid process, professional development skills, and other essential tools for student success.
Who is this community designed for:
- Students who are the first in their families to attend college and are looking for additional support within this community as they progress within their college career.
Requirements:
- Students must meet the housing requirements to live in Wilkinson Hall (0-36 credits)
How to Apply:
- Please indicate interest in your housing application.
- During room selection, you will choose a room in Wilkinson Hall, which is the corresponding residence hall
- Space is limited, based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to our housing dates for deadlines to apply.
The Transfer Connections Themed Community provides a supportive environment for incoming and returning transfer students to successfully transition and maintain success within SCSU’s culture and community. Students in this community will live among other students who have previously transferred or who are actively involved on campus and are looking to help new transfer students make strong connections, both academically and socially. Programming in this community will be tailored to help new transfer students make these connections and establish themselves as Southern Owls on campus.
Students who live in the Transfer-themed community will:
- Become acquainted with on and off-campus resources that will assist their transition to the university.
- Build a rapport with each other, recognize shared experiences, and contribute positively to the community around them.
- Become acclimated to the academic structure of the university and recognize the academic resources available to them.
Who is this community designed for:
- This community is for new transfer students
Requirements:
- Students must meet the housing requirements to live in Schwartz Hall
How to Apply:
- Please indicate interest in your housing application.
- During room selection, you will choose a room in Schwartz Hall, which is the corresponding residence hall.
- Space is limited, based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to our housing dates for deadlines to apply.
Self – Purpose – Action – Community – Engagement
Get more from your Sophomore year at Southern! This themed community is exclusively for sophomore students. This community was designed with you in mind. Discover opportunities to connect and meet other sophomore students. Participate in programming to hone skills that will help you transition from being a new college student to an emerging professional. Learn about yourself to help you grow personally and navigate your second year here at Southern.
Students that live in the S.P.A.C.E. Sophomore Experience Themed Community will:
- Engage in educational and social programs to help them develop personally and connect with resources to assist them in their second year at SCSU.
- Participate in opportunities to meet and engage with other sophomore students who are discovering their path in their second year.
- Connect with academic support to help navigate career and major exploration.
Who is the community designed for:
The sophomore experience is designed for our sophomore students who are still exploring, defining, and questioning their journey in their second year. We will connect you with resources to help you on your path. This is also for students who want to explore leadership experiences and get involved in co-curricular opportunities.
Requirements:
- Students must meet the housing requirement to live in Brownell Hall
How to Apply:
- Please indicate interest on your housing application
- During room selection, you will choose a room in Brownell Hall, which is the corresponding residence hall
- Space is limited, based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to our housing dates for deadlines to apply.
The Quiet Housing-themed community is located on the far wing of the 6th floor of North Campus. Students who live in this community will reside with other students who prefer to live in a quiet living-learning space. The North Campus Midrise residence hall also features other great amenities such as fully furnished suites, a computer lab, and an on-site store.
Students who live in the Quiet Housing-themed community will:
- Acclimate to a quiet living and student environment.
- Acquire one-on-one connections with suitemates and those in the community.
- Reside in an environment designed to enhance their studies, provide more opportunities to connect virtually, and engage in programming tailored to their specific needs or interests.
Who is this community designed for:
True to its name, the Quite Housing Themed community, offers a tranquil and relaxing environment ideal for students who are engaging in rigorous courseload; student teaching; completing clinicals; participating in an internship, or otherwise interested in a peaceful space conducive to rest and academic study.
Requirements:
Students must meet the housing requirements to live in the North Campus Residence Complex (45+ credits)
How to Apply:
Please indicate your interest in your housing application for the upcoming academic year.
Students who wish to live in this community will be assigned a room on North Campus. You will not have to participate in room selection.
Space is limited, based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to our housing dates for deadlines to apply.
Living Learning Communities
The Future Health Professions Themed Community is designed to provide support to students who are interested in health-related fields including nursing; public health; social work; health and movement sciences; recreation, tourism, and sport management programs; recreation therapy; healthcare studies, and communication disorders. SCSU is the only school in Connecticut that offers these disciplines under a single umbrella. Research highlights that clients are best served when professionals collaborate. This community will focus on the shared experiences of residents interested in these fields of study. Specific programming will be centered around topics including academic support, career exploration, and the utilization of on-campus student support offices. Additional support for members of this community will be provided by SCSU student leaders who have similar interests and who are looking to share their experiences with their peers.
Your INQ course will be specific to this community (all first-year students are required to take an INQ course).
Students who live in the Future Health Professions-themed community will:
- Gain an understanding of the intersectionality of various health professions through interactions with peers in the residence hall community.
- Develop skills, knowledge, and experience outside of the classroom environment.
- Contribute to the community by attending and participating in health-related academic and social programs.
Who is this community designed for:
- Future Health Professions Living Learning Community is for new students who are focused on a career in health-related fields.
Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in the corresponding INQ course, which all first-year students are required to take.
- Students must meet the housing requirements to live in Chase Hall (0-36 credits).
- Students must work with an advisor during your Orientation visit this summer to be placed in the corresponding class with this LLC.
How to Apply:
- Please indicate your interest in the housing application.
- By selecting this option, the Office of Residence Life will assign you to a room selection to select only into a space designated in Chase Hall in the Future Health Living Learning Community.
- You may match with any roommate and they will be pulled into Chase Hall with you. It is your responsibility to notify any preferred roommate of this commitment before matching with them.
- Space is limited, based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to our housing dates for deadlines to apply.
The Honors Living-Learning Community is specifically designed for students who are accepted into the Honors College at Southern Connecticut State University. Students who live in the Honors LLC benefit from the opportunity to live among and receive support from other students who are engaged in this interdisciplinary program. This community offers social opportunities for residents as well as educationally enriching programs. As a member of the Honors LLC, each resident plays an integral role in the development of a positive academic residential experience where Honors students can learn, grow, and thrive during their time at Southern.
Students who live in the Honors College LLC will:
- Engage in social opportunities provided by Resident Advisors and other community members
- Receive mentorship and advisement from upper-class Honors College students
- Benefit academically from increased contact with peers in the residence hall community
Who is this community designed for:
- Honors Living Learning Community is for new students who are accepted into the Honors College at Southern.
Requirements:
- Students must be accepted into the Honors College at Southern prior to applying to live in this Living Learning Community.
- Students must meet the housing requirements to live in West Campus.
How to Apply:
- Please indicate your interest in the housing application.
- By selecting this option, the Office of Residence Life will assign you to a room selection to select only into a space designated in West Campus in the Honors Living Learning Community.
- You may match with any roommate who is also in the Honors LLC.
- Space is limited, based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to our housing dates for deadlines to apply.