Residential Villages

Residential Villages are designed for first-year students with similar interests or academic majors.  Students live together and are enrolled in one course together.  For a listing of the courses associated with each village, please see Residential Village Course Listing. 

During the semester you have an opportunity to easily form study groups; have faculty presentations; participate in related programs such as field trips, movie nights and guest lectures; and have peer-resources living right down the hall.  Residential Villages provide many opportunities for you to live, learn, and excel all within the comfort of your new home. 

Villages You Can Choose From

Johnson Hall
Artist’s Colony - For students interested in Studio, Performing or Visual Arts

Brandt Hall
Doctor’s Lounge - For students interested in Pre-Health Sciences
The Boardroom - For students interested in being future business leaders
Clinical Corner - For students interested in Health Sciences

Why choose a Residential Village?

Living/Learning communities are programs that closely tie one’s academic or lifestyle interests to his/her living space.  These programs provide close contact with faculty and other students with similar interests right in the comfort of your own residence hall.  There’s something for everyone!

Benefits of Village Life

• Living with others who share your interests or major.
• Speakers and programs geared specifically towards you.
• Easier to form study groups.
• Close relationship with your advisor.

How to Apply for a Residential Village

It’s easy, just follow these steps!

1. Go to www.housing.vcu.edu/apply_housing/fall_semester.html to begin the online housing application process, via the Residential Gateway link. That process will be accessible online beginning the frst week of April 2012. 
2. Be sure your application includes the required $250 Housing Pre-payment, or that you request a deferral of that Pre-payment (see the 2012-13 Housing Pre-payment and Deferral Instructions). Skipping this step in the process will delay your assignment.
3. Be sure to include the Residential Village(s) of your choice when you list your residence hall preferences(follow the instructions noted within the application, choosing your housing Residential Village preference by "floor" rather than "building").

APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE:  The sooner you submit your housing application online and complete the Pre-payment process, the more likely you will be placed in the Residential Village of your choice and the corresponding courses.