Themed Communities

About

This community is for first year students pursuing majors in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as students who have yet to determine their major. It is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together to explore the world of arts and science, as well as provide both professional opportunities and development.

Location

The College of Arts and Science community is located in Crabtree Hall.

Eligibility

First year students who have a major belonging to the College of Arts and Sciences or students who are unsure what to major in may select this community. Beds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About

This community is for first year students pursuing majors in the College of Business & Economics. It is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together to explore the world of business and economics, as well as provide both professional opportunities and development.

Location

The College of Business & Economics community is located in Crabtree Hall.

Eligibility

First year students who have majors belonging to the College of Business & Economics may select this community. Beds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About

The Gender Inclusive Community is a housing option in which two students share a room regardless of students' sex, gender identity or gender expression. This means that students can live in the same room with a person of a different assigned sex at birth.

This community provides students a safe space and the flexibility to accommodate the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) students, Allies, and others for whom cultural or identity considerations are needed.

Interested students must indicate in the housing application in the Residence Hall Portal that they are interested in the Gender Inclusive Community. By selecting "yes" (you are interested), you will be able to request a roommate of any gender.

Location

The Gender Inclusive community is located in Johnson Hall.

Eligibility

Both first year and returning students may select the Gender Inclusive Community. Beds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About

The Honors Community is a residential experience for first-year students who are members of the Honors Program. Students in this community represent a variety of majors, and all the residents are dedicated to being engaged, intellectual students on campus. The Honors Community helps connect students with academic, cultural, and social resources, while providing opportunities to interact with some of the best faculty and staff at UWRF. First-year students in this community will be co-enrolled in two honors courses during fall semester.

Location

The Honors Community is located in Crabtree Hall.

Eligibility

First year students may select the Honors Community. Beds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About

Residents living in the Substance Free Community agree to observe a standard that prohibits the possession or use of alcohol and illegal drugs, as defined by Wisconsin law and university policy, by themselves or their guest(s) in the Substance Free Community.

Residents agree that the use of any of these substances by themselves or their guest(s) outside the hall that disrupts the community within the hall is also prohibited.

By living in the Substance Free Community, residents acknowledge that they may be reassigned and/or restricted from the community if standards are not met.

Location

• First-year students who select the Substance Free Community will be housed in McMillan Hall.
• Returning students who select the Substance Free Community will be housed in Ames Suites.

Eligibility

Both first-year and returning students may select a Substance Free Community in the hall they are eligible to reside in. Beds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

About

The Teach Community is for first-year students who are pursuing majors in elementary and secondary education. This community is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together to explore the world of education.

Location

The Teach community is located in Crabtree Hall.

Eligibility

First year students who have selected education majors may select the Teach Community. Beds are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.