RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES Tailor your residential experience by joining a specialty community
University Housing ofers students the opportunity to shape their living experiences by participating in one of our Residential Learning Communities (RLCs). RLCs are a unique way for students to live with others who may have similar majors, who are involved in the same campus programs, or who share an interest or identity. Students who live in an RLC are more likely to have higher GPAs and a stronger sense of belonging to the university. For a full list of each RLC’s requirements, application process*, and to learn more about RLC programming, please visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu/Housing/ ResidentialLearningCommunities.
Living-Learning Community (LLC)
LLCs are composed of students who live together and participate in a common academic or university program together. Participation and course enrollment may be required.
Theme Community (TC)
TCs are composed of students who live together in the same residence hall space who share a common interest or identity. Specialty programming and events are provided.
Requirements: Admission to the Georgia Southern Army ROTC Program
Alliance TC — Students will explore their own identities, learn about the culture of others, engage in meaningful dialogue with peers on a variety of topics, and have the opportunity to take part in identity based mentorship programs.
Eagle Educators LLC — Students will learn about the complexities of the U.S. Education system and how to have a successful career in the feld of education.
Geektopia TC — Students will geek out over shared fandoms and gaming interests with other like-minded students.
Army ROTC LLC — Students admitted to the ROTC program will live together with fellow cadets to explore leadership and be academically successful.
Requirements: Declared Major Within the College of Education / Participation in Common Course
Honors LLC — Students will connect with peers and faculty in the University Honors Program to develop a critical sense of inquiry, a spirit of creativity, a global perspective, and an ethic of civic responsibility. Requirements: Acceptance Into the University Honors Program
Innovation LLC — Students will be provided with academic support, professional development workshops, and the opportunity to connect with faculty and alumni to build their professional network. Requirements: Declared Major Within the College of Engineering & Computing
Lab LLC — Students will be provided with academic support, experiential learning opportunities, and have the opportunity to build relationships with faculty and peers in their feld. Requirements: Declared Major Within the College of Science & Mathematics / Participation in Common Course
Global Crossroads TC — International and domestic students will learn about each other’s culture as they build a community together. This community is ideal for business and international studies majors. Healthy Living TC — Students will explore what it means to live a healthy lifestyle and learn more about career options in health felds. This community is ideal for nursing, public health, health professions, and exercise science majors. Lead and Serve TC — Students will develop leadership skills and help their local community through workshops and service experiences. Creative Living — Students interested in music, art, flm, and other forms of creative expression can join this community to collaborate and grow with their peers.
*Apply through housing application Thinking about joining an RLC? Consider the information below! 1. If a student meets the requirements of a preferred RLC, they will be ofered a place in the community via an email to their Georgia Southern email address. Students must respond to this email before being assigned to a room in the community. 2. Students who complete their housing application, supplemental RLC questions, and accept their place in the community by March 1 are given priority assignments.
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3. Students who choose to live in an RLC will be assigned a room type and roommate based on the available options within the RLC - regardless of housing application preferences. • Available room types for each RLC are listed on the RLC website. • If a student has a preferred roommate, both students must be eligible for, apply to, and be accepted into the RLC to be assigned together.
4. All students living in an RLC will pay an additional $20 RLC Activity Fee per semester. 5. Each RLC has diferent programming and requirements. Some RLCs may require students to move-in early, attend an orientation, and/or be pre-enrolled in a common course. More information about these items will be provided by August 1, 2021.
