Residential Learning Communities
The Office of Housing and Residential Life has partnered with academic units and offices to develop Residential Learning Communities (RLC) designed to enhance residential students' experience. Each Residential Learning Community offers a curriculum developed to help students meet their academic program requirements or shared educational interests (Shared Interest Learning Communities). Each Residential Learning Community provides additional student engagement opportunities, peer mentorship, community service opportunities, and one-on-one support from WSU faculty and staff. Some RLCs may involve required classes or majors, while others are open to students interested in a particular lifestyle or topic. Applications to join an RLC are now open! If you have already applied for housing and wish to join an RLC, please contact the coordinator below.
Why join an RLC?
RLCs are designed to enrich the residential experience for students and connect academic and extracurricular involvement. At no additional cost, students in RLCs enjoy:
- More interactions with faculty, staff, and other student leaders
- Increased sense of community at WSU
- High satisfaction with their residential experience
- Greater content knowledge in their RLC topic
- More opportunities to develop career and lifestyle skills
- Additional skill-building and learning opportunities designed for students in their sophomore year
How to apply for an RLC
Students interested in applying for a Residential Learning Community (RLC) can express interest as part of the housing application process. When prompted, students can follow the provided link to indicate their preferred RLC.
Once students complete the Housing License Agreement and RLC interest form, the RLC coordinator reviews their application and contacts them via their Wayne State email account. For any questions or support regarding the submission of the RLC interest form, please contact Daisy Holley (eb8252@wayne.edu).
Interested in creating an RLC?
Faculty, staff, and students interested in creating or suggesting a new RLC should contact Daisy Holley (eb8252@wayne.edu), the Associate Director for Student Success, Learning, & Engagement in the Office of Housing and Residential Life.
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Global Village
Global Village
The Global Village shared interest learning community, a collaborative effort between the WSU Office of Housing and Residential Life and the Office of International Programs, is to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students interested in global engagement can foster cultural competency, enhance academic resource accessibility, and build meaningful relationships. Through educational programs, workshops, and community service, residents of this community will engage in activities that promote understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures while also developing the skills and knowledge necessary to become global citizens.
Learning Outcomes and Student Responsibility
- Students living in the Global Village will:
- Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures by sharing and learning new cultural practices, traditions and customs.
- Have structured discussions led by faculty, professional staff and peers to discuss identity, global issues and cultural practices.
- Engage with academic resources tailored to the needs of a diverse student body.
- Participate in community service projects centered around cultural education and community development
Students will participate in a residential learning plan that includes:
- Completion of a pre-assessment
- Participation in a community service project at the beginning of the Fall and Winter semesters
- Attending 4 events per semester hosted by the Office of International Programs
- Attending 2 events per semester hosted by the Office of Housing and Residential Life
- Completion of a semesterly post-assessment
All community service hours will be validated, and residents who successfully complete the residential learning plan will receive a certificate of completion.
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Sustainability Warriors
The Sustainability Warriors shared interest learning community, a partnership with the Office of Housing and Residential Life and the Office of Sustainability, is to create an environmentally responsible and conscious residential community where students interested in sustainability can collectively engage in environmental issues. This community aims to foster meaningful relationships among residents who commit to sustainability through collaborative learning, experiential activities, and active participation in community and campus sustainability initiatives. This residential community empowers students to deepen their understanding of environmental challenges while promoting sustainable practices, contributing to a healthier planet for fellow WSU Warriors and the community.
Learning Outcomes and Student Responsibility
Students living in the Sustainability Warriors community will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of key environmental concepts and identify current environmental challenges.
- Engage in organized discussions facilitated by faculty, professional staff, and peers to explore themes related to living in ways that promote ecological, social, and economic health in both environments and communities.
- Organize and lead community service projects focused on sustainability in collaboration with campus partners.
Students will participate in a residential learning plan that includes:
- Completion of a pre-assessment
- Participation in a community service project at the beginning of the Fall and Winter semesters
- Attending 4 events per semester hosted by the Office of Sustainability
- Attending 2 events per semester hosted by the Office of Housing and Residential Life
- Completion of a semesterly post-assessment
All community service hours will be validated, and residents who successfully complete the residential learning plan will receive a certificate of completion.
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Honors Community
The Honors College Living Learning Community (LLC) aims to provide first-year honors students with a unique on-campus living experience. Honors students will actively be engaged with faculty, academic advisors, Honors peer mentors, and other students. Focused interactions will assist Honors students in better navigating their academics as well as other social and cultural aspects of the WSU experience. For the 2025-2026 academic year, we are excited to host one Honors LLC in Chatsworth Suites and Ghafari Hall.
Advantages of joining the Honors LLC:
- Live-in Honors peer mentoring
- On-site academic advising
- Increased student/faculty interactions
- Special workshops from WSU faculty and staff
- Networking opportunities
Eligibility for the Honors LLC:
- Current member of the Irvin D. Reid Honors College
- Planning to live in a residence hall on campus
Requirements for joining the Honors LLC:
- Complete the WSU Housing application and select Honors Living Learning Community
- Live on the Honors LLC floor in Chatsworth Suites and participate in the FYRE program
- Continue to pursue Honors during the 2023-2024 academic year
- Follow the Honors LLC agreement in the Honors LLC application
If you have any questions about becoming part of the Honors LLC, please email Rachel Pawlowski at fg6313@wayne.edu.