RESLIFE
AT INDIANA STATE
Welcome to
Indiana State University
What’s it like to leave home and go to college? It’s exhilarating. Fun. Sometimes a little scary. Living on campus is about claiming your place in the world. It’s our job to make sure you do that comfortably, keeping you safe and healthy as we tackle the challenges of COVID-19 head-on together. We’re the ResLife team at State: your support staff, building managers, welcome crew, and security blanket all in one spot: your spot.
Living-Learning Communities and Learning Communities Living-Learning Communities provide a community within a common course and in your residence hall with workshops, speakers, and community events. You’ll live and learn together. If you’re interested in an experience that defines your first year at State, we’ve got an experience for you! Consider your options carefully, because you can only be a part of one! Aviation The Aviation Living-Learning Community (LLC) is focused on helping students successfully transition into the aviation program by building relationships with their peers and the aviation faculty members. Students who belong to the community will take a major-related course together in the Fall Semester. Additionally, the LLC members will have more access to aviation faculty, advisors, and unique experiences only available to students within the community.
College of Technology Can you make a cement canoe float? Ever thought about building your professor their very own desk made out of corrugate? How about designing a state of the art building? This is the community for you. Students in the College of Technology community will take their classroom studies and apply them in unique ways with events on their floor and in the residence hall. Many students participating in this community will take a major-related course together in the fall semester. Students will have direct contact and interaction with College of Technology faculty and staff both inside and outside of their classroom setting. Eco Reps The Eco Reps experience is a unique opportunity for students passionate about helping Indiana State University go green! Eco Reps will take a course together, have educational sessions with the Office of Sustainability, and work to promote sustainability in their residential area. Some of these responsibilities will include educating others in your residence hall, monitoring waste and energy metrics, and planning programs/competitions to reduce our ecologic footprint. Eco Reps will move in one week early and participate in an outdoor retreat focused on team-building and sustainability. Gender Inclusive The Gender Inclusive community provides an inclusive environment where specific gender assignments are not required. Students who agree to live in the community must sign a second community contract with Residential Life pledging to assist in providing a safe and inclusive environment for all in the community. The community will focus on providing and sustaining a welcoming community for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Global Living Broaden your horizons with this global perspective based community! The Global Living community will immerse students in the cultures of other countries, including the cultures of any international students living on the floor.
College of Health & Human Services The Health and Human Services Community is for students with majors specifically listed in the College of Health and Human Services website (indstate.edu/health). Students living in this community will benefit from the McKee Nursing Lounge on the first floor of Sandison Hall, as well as study groups and outings with faculty. Health Professions This community is for students with majors relating to the health professions, including the College of Health and Human services, but also Pre-Dental and Pre-Medicine, among others. Students in this community will have learning opportunities centered around development in the health professions and beyond. If you are not part of the pre-professional program, you can check to see if your major is within the College of Health & Human Services at indstate.edu/health. Honors College It’s hard to know what’s most enticing to Honors College applicants: the chance to take classes like “Philosophy in the Twilight Zone” or the opportunity to live in Pickerl or Burford Hall. Boasting open lounges, study spaces, and sound-proof practice rooms in Pickerl, a performance stage for artists and spacious meeting rooms in Burford, these buildings are perfect for Honors students. The Honors College offers a rich social and intellectual experience to highachieving students, and was among the first to unite students in a residential learning community at State. Integr8 The Integr8 Living-Learning Community delivers a powerful, transitional experience for students with various backgrounds and identities centered around 8 pillars of success: 1. Self-Awareness
5. Leadership
2. Academic Excellence
6. Community
3. Professional Success
7. Identity Development
4. Inclusive Excellence
8. Social Equity
Participation in a UC 110 course and a social justice course or workshop series, as well as living together in community, serve as
foundational requirements for the program. Students come together and support each other as they navigate academic challenges, develop interpersonal relationships, explore topics of difference, and prepare today for tomorrow’s successes. Integr8 students will move in one week early to begin building community and familiarize themselves with campus. I-Succeed The I-Succeed Program was created to assist historically underrepresented students with the transition from high school to Indiana State University. I-Succeed addresses issues that commonly impede student success such as time management, engagement (academic and social), and study skills. Through I-Succeed students can develop strong academic skills, leadership and professional skills that will help them throughout college and beyond. And by living in community together, students develop a community and network of fellow scholars. I-Succeed offers the I-Succeed Success Strategies course, designed to help the student successfully navigate “college culture;” which is a combination of academics, positive socialization with others not like you, and “adulting 101.” The course targets Work/Life Balance, defining yourself within a new environment, healthy relationship building, proven study strategies, & campus Involvement. Lead Lead is dedicated to developing students into future leaders on our campus and beyond. Student leadership skills will be sharpened through community service, inclusiveness, effective communication, self-discovery, personal growth, and involvement. Members strive for excellence while keeping a positive attitude, being responsible, compassionate, and serving as a positive role model for others. Students will learn how to get involved with and affect positive change in organizations. Lead will give students the skills they need to step up and succeed in leadership positions. Lead students will move-in one week early to begin building community and familiarize themselves with campus.
Lingua Franca Are you interested in the study of language and culture? Lingua Franca House might be for you! Lingua Franca is a language immersion community for French, German, Japanese, Latin, or Spanish languages and culture. Students living in the Lingua Franca community will have access to a great community of students who love planning cultural meals and cultural activities, studying together, and interacting daily, while further developing their language and culture skills. Students can expect meal outings, monthly coordinated cultural events, and the opportunity to study with other students in their specific language. Students living in the Lingua Franca Community can select roommates from anyone else in the community. Project Success Project Success is a four-year transformative experience where students arrive early to transition, engage with faculty and staff, and immerse themselves within the ISU community and their chosen career field. Students can expect to • Participate in a first-year summer bridge program prior to the first week of classes • Participate in a living learning community that supports both social and academic success • Establish relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators from across campus • Build a supportive peer network • Learn about campus resources • Engage with an upper-class peer and alumni mentors • Complete a success class each year that is tied to their foundational studies curriculum. These courses will satisfy 4 of their foundational studies categories for a total of 12 credit hours • Begin a comprehensive career readiness program linked to their Project Success course • Introduce high impact learning experiences including but not limited to community engagement, experiential learning, undergraduate research, and study abroad activities ROTC The ROTC Living-Learning Community (LLC) provides students the opportunity to live in a community with others who are interested in military service. Here you will have access to support networks
and mentors within the ROTC program, and establish life-long relationships to help you professionally and personally through your college and military career. Residents will experience traditions, customs, and comradery with current members of Army and Air Force ROTC programs. ROTC LLC residents must enroll as active cadets in their respective ROTC branch and membership in the LLC is subject to Detachment or Battalion approval. Secondary Education Ever been inspired by an exceptional teacher? Want to join the next generation of teaching excellence? The Secondary Education community unites future teachers through common classes, networking with currently teaching alumni, and more informal discussion of favorite teachers and teaching moments with fellow students, alums, and professors. SPARK Are you an entrepreneur? Do you have what it takes to start a business of your own? The Spark Living-Learning Community will give you the opportunity to surround yourself with a network of entrepreneurs and resources that will help you build a company, develop a product, or explore your business start-up ideas. To assist them on their journey to starting the next great business, students will also have access to the Sycamore Innovation Lab, prototyping equipment, drones, 3D printers, photo/video equipment, and a variety of other maker resources. STARS (STudents Acting Responsibly & Strategically) The STARS program is an invite only year-long support program for incoming first-year students. These students participate in a livinglearning community where they live on a floor and take two classes with other STARS students. In addition, students in the STARS program will participate in weekly mentoring with a Residential Peer Mentor who is an upper-class student who lives on the floor with them to provide academic and social support and they have a dedicated Academic Advisor who meets with them each month and teaches one of the 2 courses. The program is designed to offer a high level of support while helping student develop self-discipline and personal accountability.
Transfer The Transfer Student Community is built specifically for transfer students. We understand that as a transfer student, you prefer a slightly different experience than what a new student might. Our staff will provide you with all the tools you need to bring you in to the Sycamore family quickly, while not overwhelming you with things you may already know.
Learning Communities connect you with other students in a focused experience that happens in the classroom with a common class and outside the classroom with workshops, speakers, and advising. Mastering Success Coaching Program College transition can be one of the most challenging undertakings for first-year students. The Mastering Success Coaching Program (MSCP) is a course designed to help the college transition. It provides students with the opportunity to begin their Indiana State University (ISU) journey with a small group of other firstyear students. Together, MSCP students take two foundational studies classes and have access to individualized coaching led by ISU graduate students. The individualized coaching aim is to help students reach their full potential through personal and academic development. Coaches will enable participants to learn: • Their learning style and study strategies • Organization and time management tips • Strategies to overcome procrastination • Problem-solving skills
• Personal responsibility and accountability • How to use campus resources to their advantage • How to set goals and track their accomplishments Most importantly, Mastering Success coaching is all about the student! The path to success looks different for each person; what matters to one may not matter to all, yet creating goals and strategies is necessary to accomplish those values. 21st Century Scholars 21st CS is a learning community of students who are 21st Century Scholars. Designed to help students transition from high school to college this program introduces students to professional academic advisors who maintain contact with them throughout the summer before they begin classes at ISU. Once on campus in the fall students are introduced to a team of professionals and peer mentors who are dedicated to helping students navigate their transition from high school to college. This program includes a peer-mentoring component as well as a onecredit transition course taught by a 21st CS professional academic advisor. Students participating in this program can expect to: • Learn valuable skills needed to achieve success in college • Connect with advisors dedicated to this program • Participate in skill building workshops • Connect with faculty and staff dedicated to student success • Explore study abroad and domestic travel opportunities • Participate in the 21 CS student organization
Meet our staff RA
Resident Assistant Your RA is your go-to person for all things Residential Life. As trained community educators, your RA is focused on creating a comfortable community where everyone can succeed. Your RA will help customize your residential experience to make sure you are learning the best way for you. They’ll help you get connected to the university and each other.
SJE
Social Justice Educator SJEs help students in their building explore their identities, facilitate conversations across differences, and support residents in creating social change across campus. State is home to one of the most diverse student bodies in Indiana. Your SJE will help your community grow and learn by understanding the diverse opinions, backgrounds, and belief systems of students living in your room, down the hall, or across the street.
AHD
Assistant Hall Director Your Assistant Hall Director is a graduate student who has been trained in conflict mediation, building management, and helping you learn more about life. Their job is to make sure you, and our student staff, are well-supported in the residence halls. AHDs serve on an on-call rotation to make sure you’re covered with professional support 24/7.
HC
Hall Coordinator Hall Coordinators are full-time professionals who have earned their master’s degree that live and work in our residence halls. They help execute the Residential Experience so you have a safe and comfortable environment to live, learn, and grow. These pros manage day-to-day operations, roommate conflict, and student staff development. HCs also serve on a 24/7 on-call rotation.
AC
Area Coordinator Area Coordinators are full-time, post-masters professionals focused on a specific group of buildings, typically two to three. They supervise the Hall Coordinators and Assistant Hall Directors in their area, promote staff development, and promote student learning and success. These professionals also help implement your residential experience by giving their staff the tools they need to succeed.
Take a virtual 3D tour to explore our residence halls and rooms at indstate.edu/residential-life/buildings.
What’s it like to live Blue? As a freshman at State, you’ll move into a residence hall that immediately feels like home. Explore our room layouts with a virtual 3D tour at indstate.edu/residential-life/buildings. Your own spot A shared room ready for your personal touch In-room climate control and high-speed internet—wired and wireless Furnished to fit the room and your style A few steps away Cozy lounges for study or socializing Student staff for all the support you need 24/7 security with swipe and hard key access to buildings, elevators, and rooms Dining hall serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and great conversation Access to in-building laundry at no additional charge. Leave the quarters at home, but bring the detergent Customize your living experience Apply for your LLC—preferred application deadline is March 1 Pick your roommate—before July 1 Pick your room—before July 1 Customize your room—arrival weekend Help our staff build a community that helps everyone achieve their goals Your comfort is important to us. That’s why we’ve put so much thought and care into your community options at Indiana State.
Life at State Residence Hall Association and Hall Council RHA is a student-led organization that serves and represents the students in our residence halls. RHA advocates for students’ needs and allows them to have a voice within their residence halls.
“RHA serves as the umbrella organization for the various hall councils representing each residence hall. Hall councils focus on a specific building or community, while RHA represents all on campus students.” — Michael Munro, RHA President
Dining With our convenient dining options, you can roll out of bed and grab a bagel on your walk to class. Your student I.D. gets you into a lively food court or traditional dining hall for all three daily meals. Around campus, we have coffee shops, juice bars, cafés, and carryout.
Campus life View world-class works of art on your way to campus. Grab a snack at the Commons. Show off your speed in Tandem or Trike. State’s campus is your own personal dreamscape—if you can dream it, we can help you do it! At State, there’s more than 250 clubs, organizations, and fraternity and sorority life chapters for you to thrive in your campus and community. Make friends. Make a difference. Or both! Whatever moves you, inspires you, defines you—you’ll find it here. Welcome Home! If you love the coziness a small town offers but want the convenience of city life, have we got the college town for you! Settled along the banks of the Wabash River, Terre Haute offers locally owned restaurants, cafés, and social spots. Grab an espresso on your way to one of our nine museums and art galleries downtown, or go for a run by the river, or a ride at our nationally recognized bike park. The complete downtown experience is right across the street!
Take the next step to reserve your spot: 1. Submit your enrollment deposit to secure your place in the Class of 2025 at indstate.edu/confirm 2. Complete your required housing intention at indstate.edu/reslife
Indiana State University Office of Residential Life Terre Haute, IN 47809 indstate.edu/reslife 812-237-3993 or toll-free 888-824-3920 reslife@indstate.edu
@IndstateResLife @IndianaStateUniversity Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday