Living and Learning Programs

The Community of Artists (CoA) living-learning community housed in Trinkle Hall is for first year students, both freshmen and transfers, majoring or minoring in Art, Dance, Design, Music, or Theatre. CoA students take an arts themed UNIV 100: Introduction to Higher Education class during their first semester. This program provides opportunities to: Live in a creative environment with other visual and performing arts students; Participate in faculty-led travel opportunities; Collaborate with students from all arts disciplines; Attend workshops led by faculty, upperclassmen, and guest artists; and Create activities and experiences you enjoy. You will have input in selecting the activities and workshops that help you succeed at Radford. You will have options for leadership roles, community service, and continued involvement with the Community of Artists beyond your first year. The CoA is designed to support your academic and creative needs. 

The ELC is a living-learning community designed to help incoming freshmen and sophomore students learn about, live the life of, and become successful business entrepreneurs, social innovators, and/or corporate intrapreneurs. The ELC encourages innovation and entrepreneurship in students from diverse majors and backgrounds.  Innovative transfer students are also welcomed to apply.  Participants will live with other like-minded student innovators; launch a business or social venture while in college; engage with entrepreneurial employers and community influencers; enjoy the Venture Lab space, workshops, and social activities; participate in the annual Innovation Challenge; join entrepreneurial student clubs; enroll in an entrepreneurial UNIV100 experience; and gain mentorship opportunities.

The Radford University Honors College is a 4-year residential and non-residential learning community of 400 students and 12 faculty. Housed in Floyd Hall and Pocahontas Hall, the Honors College offers two academic tracks, distinct honors courses, and a host of social events throughout the school-year. Student-led events, faculty-led events, and signature events include our off-campus first-year retreat, Honors Convocation, the spring banquets, the Honors Lecture, the Prep w/ Pizza study session for final exams, and lunches at local restaurants. Honors college students receive priority class registration, an honors faculty adviser (in addition to their academic adviser), and assistance from the Honors College staff in Floyd Hall.

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The Nursing Living-Learning Community serves as a unique living and learning experience for aspiring nurses at Radford University. Participants have shared course experiences, connect to Nursing faculty and staff, live and develop together as emerging nursing professionals, enjoy social events with other members of the community, and find support resources.

The office of Substance And Violence Education Support services (SAVES) sponsors this themed housing community with a mission to provide a safe, comfortable environment for students in recovery to strive academically, attend to their emotional and physical well-being with trained professionals, and connect socially with other students in recovery and allies to students in recovery. We host the Recovery Lounge in Heth, a place to relax and have fun around fellow students in recovery. We also hold group-counseling sessions and peer led groups which are facilitated by our AOD Counselor and our Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, which all are welcome to attend.

Housed in Moffett Hall, School House serves as a unique living learning community for aspiring teachers at Radford University. Participants have shared course experiences, connect to an education faculty mentor, live with other students seeking teacher licensure, have access to faculty office hours in their residence hall, enjoy social events with other members of the community, and find support resources to help pass licensure entry exams, complete program requirements, and apply to the teacher education program!

Housed in Peery Hall, the Science & Technology Residential Community (STRC) fosters community, connection, and student success for first- and second-year students in the Artis College of Science and Technology. The STRC connects students with common interests and builds support networks through academic support, club and social events, co-curricular programs, and professional opportunities. Students also have access to the Makerspace in Peery Hall. All students in the Artis College of Science and Technology are encouraged to join.

The wellness themed community focuses on holistic well-being. Participants will live with students with shared interests, have direct connections to Student Recreation and Wellness, and have intentional wellness related programs, fitness classes, and activities; all of which promote healthy lifestyles and well-being.