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Arlington, Texas 76019
Residential Learning Community
BENEFITS OF JOINING A RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY (RLC)
- You will live in a dynamic community with other freshman students who have the same major or interest.
- You will experience enhanced advising, priority registration, and increased academic support when you enroll in similar courses with other RLC students.
- You will begin to develop relationships with faculty and staff from your chosen major as soon as you arrive on campus.
- You will develop friendships with other like-minded students which provide opportunities for social engagement and support.
- You will get a head start on pursuing your academic and career goals.
- 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
Residential Learning Community (RLC) Description | Academic Interest | Residence Hall | |
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Exploratory Studies Members of this RLC 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 |
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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.
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Architecture |
West |
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Engineering RLC |
Engineering |
West |
Research and Discovery The Research and Discovery RLC accelerates student involvement in research through expanding their skillsets and preparing them for a variety of research environments. Students will have the opportunity to participate in class-based and outside of class research projects, explore and engage with research opportunities on campus, and learn from researchers in a variety of disciplines. |
Any | West | |
Science RLC |
Biology | KC | |
Emerging Leaders RLC The Leadership RLC is designed to create opportunities for students to learn about leadership in the classroom while also gaining real-world practice and application. The participants in Emerging Leaders create a tight-knit family of students who live, learn, and lead together as they start their journey of leadership and success at UTA and beyond. |
Any | KC | |
Business RLC |
Business | Arlington | |
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Nursing RLC This 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 |
Liberal Arts RLC |
Liberal Arts | Vandergriff | |
Terry Scholars RLC |
Any | Vandergriff | |
Any | Timber Brook | ||
Any | Vandergriff | ||
LGBTQ+ RLC |
Any | Vandergriff | |
Men of Distinction RLC |
Any | Vandergriff | |
Women in Leadership RLC The Women in Leadership RLC focuses on the retention and success of women at UTA. WIL members have amazing opportunities for mentorship, academic support, and developing their leadership skills. Members are expected to actively participate in WIL’s programming and weekly Friday meetings. |
Any | Vandergriff |