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Programmed Housing Highlights

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There are many types of communities around campus, and programmed housing epitomizes the way a residence hall can serve as a hub for passionate conversation, active and engaged learning, and valuable friendships. There are three categories for programmed housing: residential learning communities, Living/Learning Center programs, and ResLife special interest housing.

Residential learning communities (commonly known on campus as "RLCs") are intentionally designed by faculty, staff, and students around a particular field of study. The Arts Initiative, for example, is an RLC comprised of a diverse group of students and faculty with interest and expertise in ceramics, photography, and more. In addition to engaging with many types of artistic media, students can gain leadership opportunities planning programs for the community. For more information about this and other RLCs, visit the RLC website.

L/L Center Programs are all within the L/L residential complex. Living in one of these themed areas, or programs, in L/L allows students the opportunity to live and build relationships with other students around a particular area of interest. There are many interests represented from magic, to sustainable agricultural practices, to American Sign Language. In the past, there have also been communities developed for students who are interested in exploring their social identities such as the ALANA House, or No Boundaries. Both of these programs aim to build cultural awareness and support of diversity on campus. For more information about these programs and others, visit the L/L Center Programs website at: www.uvm.edu/llcenter. The programs on the website currently, won't necessarily reflect the programs that will exist for next year. Keep checking for updates!

Special interest housing is coordinated by ResLife, yet initiated and maintained by student leaders. The SAFE House, for example, is a community built upon a commitment to substance- and alcohol-free living (hence their name: Substance and Alcohol Free Environment). Student involved in the SAFE community also create social opportunities for students around campus who may not live in the SAFE House, but are interested in participating in a substance free lifestyle. For more information about this and other special interest communities visit the ResLife website, click on ResLife A-Z and find Programmed Housing Options.
There are many opportunities to find and foster a residential community that meets the needs of students. Participating in programmed housing is one way to find a place at UVM that feels like home!

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