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Residential Learning Community

Residential Learning Community Master List

BENEFITS OF JOINING A RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (RLC)

  1. You will live in a dynamic community with other freshman students who have the same major or interest.
  2. You will experience enhanced advising, priority registration, and increased academic support when you enroll in similar courses with other RLC students.
  3. You will begin to develop relationships with faculty and staff from your chosen major as soon as you arrive on campus.
  4. You will develop friendships with other like-minded students which provide opportunities for social engagement and support.
  5. You will get a head start on pursuing your academic and career goals.
  6. You will network with other students who may eventually become future professional colleagues and life-long friends.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (RLC) AND THEME HOUSING (TH)?

Residential Learning Community (RLC):  First-year students may merge their academic priorities with their personal and social goals by joining a Residential Learning Community (RLC). Each RLC consists of 15-30 students who share the same major or interest. These freshmen enroll in similar class schedules, usually sharing three to four core classes, and participate in a specially-designed Freshman Seminar, which allows students to begin working together with faculty and staff from their chosen major as soon as they arrive on campus.  RLC students may also choose to live together in a Residential Learning Community (RLC) which provides increased opportunities to develop friendships and interact with other like-minded residents.  Additional information on Residential Learning Community (RLC) opportunities is shown in the chart below.

THEME HOUSING (TH):  First-year students who join a Residential Learning Community (RLC) will be placed into a Theme Housing (TH) which may include one or more RLCs and may also include some upper-class residents who share a similar major or interest.  Theme Housing (TH) serves as a geographic boundary within a residence hall where like-minded majors can live together, attend major- or interest-oriented programming, and rely on one another for academic and social support.  Learning communities are established in designated residence halls as shown in the chart below.

 

Theme Housing (TH) Description
 Residential Learning Community (RLC) Description Academic Interest Residence Hall
   

 Exploratory Studies

Members of this Residential Learning Community will live in a vibrant community with others who share an interest in exploring their options to find a major that fits their interests, strengths, and career goals. This RLC will guide you through personal and professional assessments, connect you with faculty and professionals from across campus, and help you realize your passion to find the major program that will lead you to your dream career.

 Undeclared  West
             

 

Designing The 21st Century Theme Housing (TH)

Members of this TH live in a vibrant community with others who share an interest in either Architecture or Engineering. This TH helps you network with others who shared a passion to create a better future through design and applied technologies.

Architecture RLC

This residential RLC is open to freshmen students interested in Architecture or Interior Design. Joining this RLC will give you a head-start in this popular and nationally-recognized department.

 

Architecture 

 West
 

Designing The 21st Century Theme Housing (TH)

Members of this TH live in a vibrant community with others who share an interest in either Architecture or Engineering. This TH helps you network with others who shared a passion to create a better future through design and applied technologies.

 		  

Engineering RLC

This residential RLC is open to freshmen students interested in Engineering. Joining this diverse community will provide you an introduction to the various engineering disciplines and help you explore career opportunities and emerging technologies.

 Engineering

West
KC

 

Science and Discovery Theme Housing (TH)

Members of this TH live in a vibrant community with others who share an interest in life sciences and related health-care careers. This TH helps you network with others who are passionate about discovering how science can improve the human condition.

Science & Pre-Med RLC

This residential RLC is open to freshmen students interested in Biology and related life and health sciences. Joining this RLC will give you a head start if you are majoring in biology, including pre-med, pre-pharm, pre-dental, or pre-vet. 		 Biology KC

 

Business, Inc. Theme Housing (TH)

Members of this TH live in a vibrant community with others who share an interest in business. This TH helps you network with others who are passionate about advancement in the business community and exploring entrepreneurial opportunities.

Business RLC

This residential RLC is open to freshmen students interested in business.  Joining this RLC will allow you to enroll in business courses as a freshman, participate in problem-solving activities in a business environment, and rapidly meet the admission requirements of the College of Business 		 Business Arlington

Healthy Lifestyles Theme Housing (TH)

Members of this TH live in a vibrant community with others who share an interest in Kinesiology, Nursing, or leading a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle.  This TH helps you network with others who are passionate about health-related careers or are personally engaged in individual or group wellness activities.  

 

Nursing RLC
This residential RLC is open to freshmen students interested in nursing. Joining this RLC will allow you to network with professional nurses, develop a professional portfolio and experience expedited advising and registration.

Nursing

West
Arlington

 

Arts and Society Theme Housing (TH)

Members of this TH live in a vibrant community with others who share an interest in literary and artistic expression. This TH helps you network with others who share your passion for the arts.

Liberal Arts RLC

This residential RLC is open to freshmen students interested in all liberal arts disciplines. Joining this RLC will allow you to explore academic and career options, evaluate your strengths and aspirations and how they apply to each discipline, and gain critical thinking and writing skills that will give you the competitive-edge academically and in your future career. 		 Liberal Arts Vandergriff

 

Terry Scholars Theme Housing (TH)

Members of this TH live in a vibrant community with others who are part of the Terry Foundation Scholarship Program, no matter what major or classification of the student.

Terry Scholars RLC

Participation in this residential RLC is required for freshmen recipients of the Terry Scholarship. The Terry Scholarship Program at UTA provides significant financial, social, and academic support to students selected as Terry Scholars. 		 Any Vandergriff

 

Army ROTC Theme Housing (TH)

Members of this TH live in a vibrant community with others who are members of the ROTC program at UTA.  This TH educates, trains, and inspires future leaders of character committed to the Army Values and prepared to lead in a complex environment as officers in the Army.  Students must be a full-time student and admitted to the ROTC program to be eligible to participate in the ROTC TH.		 Any Timber Brook

 

Honors College Theme Housing (TH)

This TH provides Honors College members the opportunity to live with other high-achieving scholars in a close-knit environment. Students must be admitted to the Honors College in order to be eligible to participate in the Honors College TH.		 Any Vandergriff

 

LGBTQ+ RLC

The purpose of the LGBTQ+ Residential Learning Community (RLC) is to provide inclusive housing, while also introducing students to UTA, and assisting them in becoming engaged in the campus community. The community will actively participate in educational programming related to gender, sexuality, social justice, and intersectionality, through exciting on-and-off-campus activities. Participants in this community will complete two classes each semester together (Fall Semester: Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies & UNIV I & Spring Semester: Women’s & Gender Studies Elective & UNIV II). This community will be led by LGBTQ+ Program staff.

 Any Vandergriff

Men of Distinction RLC

The Men of Distinction RLC is a community open to all students that focuses on the retention and recruitment of Black and Latino males at UTA. Joining this RLC will allow you to gain a community of brothers and mentors who will provide you with a variety of experiences to enhance your personal, academic and professional success.

 Any Vandergriff