FAQ's

Lifestyles:

Honors House

What is Honors House?
A dynamic community for academically driven students who want to excel and make the most of their college experience.

Where is it located?
The first floor of Building D in the new Living/Learning Community. Building D is suite-style with a community kitchen and lounge that is perfect for study groups and floor dinners.

Who lives in the community?
Honors students from all majors and walks of life who value diversity and share a passion for learning.

What will I do in the community?
Debate competitions, theatre nights, library tours, study abroad workshops, and dinner with faculty.

What is required to live in the community?
You need to have an admissions index of 125 or higher. Students with a lower index may appeal to the Director of Honors for admission. You are also expected to attend a minimum of two programs each semester.

Why should I live there?
The "real world" is competitive and prospective employers and graduate schools are looking for extracurricular involvement. Living in Honors House is the first step!

Leadership House

What is Leadership House?
A dynamic community for students who want to get involved and develop their leadership potential.

Where is it located?
The first floor of Building F in the new Living/Learning Community. Building F is suite-style with a community kitchen and lounge that is perfect for study groups and floor dinners.

Who lives in the community?
Students from all majors and walks of life who value diversity and share a passion for leadership.

What will I do in the community?
Leadership retreats, athletic events, communication workshops, etiquette dinners, and service projects.

What is required to live in the community?
You need to attend Camp Aggie, a two leadership workshop, before school begins in the fall. You are also expected to participate in a student club or ASUSU committee during the year while attending two programs each semester.

Why should I live there?
The "real world" is competitive and prospective employers and graduate schools are looking for extracurricular involvement. Living in Leadership House is the first step!

Global Village

What is Global Village?
A dynamic community for students who value diversity and want to learn about other cultures.

Where is it located?
Greaves Hall 2nd and 3rd floors. Greaves Hall is an apartment-style building with a central lounge on each floor that is perfect for study groups and floor dinners.

Who lives in the community?
Students from all majors and all countries who want to travel the world and meet new people.

What will I do in the community?
Culture nights, dancing lessons, movie festivals, camping trips, service projects, and lots of good food.

What is required to live in the community?
Only an interest in other cultures. American and international students will be paired as roommates. You are also expected to attend a minimum of two programs each semester.

Why should I live there?
The "real world" is competitive and prospective employers and graduate schools are looking for extracurricular involvement and cultural sensitivity. Living in Global Village is the first step!

Freshman Interest Groups:

Appreciating the Arts

What is the Appreciating the Arts FIG?
A dynamic community of freshmen who love music, art, creative writing, and drama.

Where is it located?
The fourth floor of Mountain View (men) and Valley View (women) Towers. The Towers are traditional-style buildings with a central lounge and study room that are perfect for social programs and floor dinners.

Who lives in the community?
Freshmen of any major. The FIG is open to anyone who wants to explore their creativity.

What will I do in the FIG?
Poetry nights, photography workshops, attend concerts and plays, and participate in talent nights. The sky is the limit!

What is required to live with the FIG?
FIG residents check in on August 15 and participate in a low-ropes course and our annual Day on the Dam before Connections. You are expected to attend a minimum of four programs each semester. Freshmen have the option of signing up for a pass/fail credit for their attendance during spring semester.

Why should I join a FIG?
So you can connect with other freshmen who share your interests and make lifelong friends!

Science and Society

What is the Science and Society FIG?
A dynamic community of freshmen who love biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics.

Where is it located?
The fourth floor of Mountain View (men) and Valley View (women) Towers. The Towers are traditional-style buildings with a central lounge and study room that are perfect for social programs and floor dinners.

Who lives in the community?
Freshmen of any major. The FIG is open to anyone who wants to explore how science shapes our everyday lives.

What will I do in the FIG?
Lab tours, astronomy nights, design competitions, mountain hikes, and sci-fi movie marathons. The sky is the limit!

What is required to live with the FIG?
FIG residents check in on August 15 and participate in a low-ropes course and our annual Day on the Dam before Connections. You are expected to attend a minimum of four programs each semester. Freshmen have the option of signing up for a pass/fail credit for their attendance during spring semester.

Why should I join a FIG?
So you can connect with other freshmen who share your interests and make lifelong friends!

Elementary Education

What is the Elementary Education FIG?
A dynamic community of freshmen who love children and want to make a difference in their lives.

Where is it located?
The fourth floor of Mountain View (men) and Valley View (women) Towers. The Towers are traditional-style buildings with a central lounge and study room that are perfect for social programs and floor dinners.

Who lives in the community?
Freshmen of any education major (including Deaf Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Health Education). The FIG is open to anyone who wants to explore their leadership potential.

What will I do in the FIG?
Book club discussions, service projects with local schools, personality tests, play nights, and dinner with advisors and faculty.

What is required to live with the FIG?
FIG residents check in on August 15 and participate in a low-ropes course and our annual Day on the Dam before Connections. You are expected to attend a minimum of four programs each semester. Freshmen have the option of signing up for a pass/fail credit for their attendance during spring semester.

Why should I join a FIG?
So you can connect with other freshmen who share your interests and make lifelong friends!

Outdoor Adventures

What is the Outdoor Adventures FIG?
A dynamic community of freshmen who love to be interact with the great outdoors.

Where is it located?
The fourth floor of Mountain View (men) and Valley View (women) Towers. The Towers are traditional-style buildings with a central lounge and study room that are perfect for social programs and floor dinners.

Who lives in the community?
Freshmen of any major. The FIG is open to anyone who wants to connect to the natural world.

What will I do in the FIG?
Hiking, camp-outs, snowshoeing, canoeing, mountain climbing. Anything outside is an option! You do not need a lot of specific outdoor knowledge, but you should enjoy being active.

What is required to live with the FIG?
FIG residents check in on August 15 and participate in a low-ropes course and our annual Day on the Dam before Connections. You are expected to attend a minimum of four programs each semester. Freshmen have the option of signing up for a pass/fail credit for their attendance during spring semester.

Why should I join a FIG?
So you can connect with other freshmen who share your interests and make lifelong friends!