Fall 2008 Themed Communities
This Fall 2008 Residential Life will have 5 Themed Living Communities. All Themed Living Communities will be in Oak Hall.
Commonly Asked Questions
Do I have to do anything because I am on a Theme Floor? You
can choose how involved or active you want to be in your hall community
whether you reside on a theme or traditional floor. Historically, those
students who are more involved in programs, clubs, and activities have
an easier time adjusting to their new home and become more connected
to their environment and, therefore, are usually more successful academically
and socially.
What if I was placed on a Theme Floor and did not sign up for one? In some cases, because of waiting lists, late withdrawals, capacity issues, and late applications, there may be a combination of theme and non-theme requests that make up a floor. Not to worry, the RAs do an excellent job in developing floor unity, fun, and an educational environment that includes all residents with various backgrounds and interests.
What are the benefits of living on a Theme Floor? Theme floors or traditional floors are both part of living in a community. Communal living can be a highlight of your college career. This independent, yet interdependent way of life helps to prepare you for life on your own once you graduate. Interesting, similar, and diverse people living together and learning from one another. . . that’s what it’s all about.
THEMED COMMUNITIES FOR FALL 2008 ARE:
FYE - The First Year Experience
These floors are designed for incoming freshmen and first year students who are making the initial transition from high school to college. We understand that living away from home for the first time can be a scary concept, so we have organized programs and social interactions that will help students with this adjustment and give them the tools to be successful at UM-St. Louis.
*All first year residents are placed on one of the FYE floors.
Health and Sciences
This wing is specifically for students who are a part of the college of nursing and/or majoring in an area that is science related. Students will be given the opportunity to experience programs that are tailored specifically to their majors and will have the privilege of interacting with other students who share the same major(s) and/or interest.
Advocacy and Diversity
The advocacy and diversity wing is designed for the student who is passionate about special social interests i.e. gender, GLBT, race, international relations etc. Programming on this wing will focus on a variety of special interests and how important it is to advocate for these issues and others that affect college students on a daily basis.
Future Scholars and Education
This floor is designed for students who are education majors and those who have been accepted into the Pierre Laclede Honors College. Programming on this floor will be geared towards students in the honors college and those in the field of education.
Business and Administration:
The Business and Administration wing is designed for students who are pursuing business-related majors. Programming will be geared towards business topics (both international and local) and giving students the tools to function in the business realm.