Our residential learning communities provide you a more seamless experience that blends residential and academic life on campus. Recent survey results clearly demonstrate the benefits of participating in Residential Learning Communities at UW–Madison (2007 National Survey of Living Learning Programs):
- Smoother transition to college - “more strongly agreeing with the statement that the residence hall climate is academically and socially supportive; greater ease with their academic transition to college.” Translation - You'll do better in school!
- More faculty engagement - “more course-related faculty interaction and faculty mentorship; faculty and staff were influential in the pursuit of their major.” Translation - You’ll get to know professors that you normally wouldn’t meet until later in your university career!
- More diversity interactions - “more positive peer diversity interactions; more discussions about socio-cultural issues with their peers; more diversity appreciation.” Translation - You’ll meet cool people and make more friends!
- Greater educational outcomes - “higher critical thinking/analysis abilities; more confidence in college success, writing courses, academic skills, and test-taking skills; higher sense of civic engagement.” Translation - You’ll be an employer’s dream candidate when you leave UW–Madison!
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Q: What's one thing you like about living in a Learning Community?
- Brandon Kenney
BLC resident
Milwaukee, WI
- John Fink
CRC resident
Neenah, WI
Q: How do Learning Communities help you fit in and make friends?
- Keisha Simpson
WISE resident
Los Angeles, CA
- John Fink
CRC resident
Neenah, WI
"It took almost no time for me to start calling
it home."
- Jordan Berg, BLC
Q: How has living in a Learning Community help you find balance?
- Donovan Malloy
MLC resident
Los Angeles, CA
- John Fink
CRC resident
Neenah, WI
Q: What are the benefits of living with people from different backgrounds?
- Allison Radke
ILC resident
Washburn, WI
- Scott Walker
ILC resident
Madison, WI
Q: Is there a class or activity unique to your Learning Community?
- Donovan Malloy
MLC resident
Los Angeles, CA
- John Fink
CRC resident
Neenah, WI
"Suddenly you’re growing, evolving, and learning about yourself and your passions,
all while making meaningful connections with people that you’ll never forget. It was the perfect way to begin my college experience."
- Teague Harvey, CRC
Q: What academic resources are available in your community to help you succeed?
- Nicole Enfield
CRC resident
Minnesota
Q: What kind of activities take place in the Chadbourne Residential College (CRC)?
- Teague Harvey
CRC resident
De Forest, WI
Q: I'm interested in studying one of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) fields. What would it be like to live in the WISE Community?
- Amanda Winters
WISE resident
Green Bay, WI
Q: How can living in the ILC help you prepare to study abroad?
- Michael Goldstein
ILC resident
Janesville, WI
- Katherine Pater
ILC resident
Brookfield, WI
Prospective Students! Visit a Residential Learning Community while on campus! University Housing’s residential learning communities blend students’ residence hall and academic experiences on campus around an explicit focus. If you would like to learn more about one or more of these programs during your campus visit by meeting with a current student and touring a residential learning community, please contact Cal Bergman at cal.bergman@housing.wisc.edu or 608–265–7910.
Learning communities are a great value with program fees for 2010-11 ranging from $200 to $300. Based on the FAFSA you submit, you may qualify for a grant to cover some or all of the learning community fee. For consideration, please email us at AssignMe@housing.wisc.edu.
