After an incoming student has deposited to Emory & Henry College, they are expected to complete the New Student Housing Application. This application will provide the housing department an abundance of information regarding the residents interests, roommate preferences, and housing needs. This year, residents will request their housing based on the Themed Living Communities (TLC) they select instead of automatically being placed in Elm Hall and Hickory Hall. Within the themed living communities, students will be asked to participate in various programs and initiatives created by their TLC staff/faculty representative. For example, students will read through the different theme options, check all themes they are interested in, and the housing department will review their application material, roommate preferences/compatibility, and assign based on what is available. Students who apply earlier will get preference for their Themed Living Community.
Students interested in living in the Outdoor Program House, PEACE House, International House, Spiritual Life House, and/or Honors housing will be required to speak with the TLC staff/faculty representative (TLC Coordinator). The representative will let the Office of Housing and Residence Life know if they are interested in having the student in their facility.
All new students and transfers who have deposited and completed their housing application prior to July 1, 2022 will receive their housing placement by July 8, 2022. Students will be eligible to change their placement until August 1, 2022. After this date, no student will be allowed to move rooms until the second week of classes.
Please see the Themed Living Community options below:
Location: Elm 1st Floor
Description: The Appreciation of the Arts Themed Living Community (TLC) embraces the ideology that artists inspire artists. Joining this living-learning community creates unique opportunities for you to enhance your growth by engaging with fellow students and faculty mentors that share a common passion for artistic creativity and arts advocacy. You will be able to make connections with friends and peers who already share interests in your discipline(s), which allows you to collaborate on projects or in events, both for our close-knit community and the community at-large. Through such programming, leadership opportunities, as well as social and academic advantages, are fostered. Activities open to you may include group trips to museums or productions, on-campus masterclasses, improv play, student-led discussions on creative topics, study sessions, film review nights, meet-the-artist interviews, and more.
Location: Elm 2nd Floor
Description: The Exploration themed community is designed for new and transfer students interested in learning more about majors and career options, and for those who have been admitted as undeclared. This is designed to meet the needs of students who are transferring and/or new incoming students seeking an environment where individuals can live with and among other students seeking connections, resources, and networking opportunities on-campus.
Location: Elm 3rd Floor
Description: Students who are interested and passionate for competitive Esports are invited to consider the Esports Themed Living Community. Students will develop close connections with students of similar interests and create shared experiences that allow for growth and learning outside the classroom.
Location: Hickory 1st Floor
Description: The Health & Wellness Themed Living Community (TLC) creates the opportunity for you to quickly meet and make friends with other students who are interested in wellness. Experience programs that provide insight into a number of dimensions of healthy living, including physical activity, mental wellness, financial wellness, and spiritual wellness. A desire for physical and mental activity, friendly competition and socialization are the mainstays for participation in these activities. Opportunities to become advocates for Campus Recreation programs such as intramural sports, club sports, and fitness sessions will be available.
Location: Hickory 2nd Floor
Description:The Pre-Health & Nursing themed community is committed to residents who want to actively pursue careers in healthcare. It aims to prepare students by encouraging personal and intellectual development, and intentionally preparing students for entry into their chosen health discipline. Students will receive resources such as academic support, career development activities, and faculty/staff advisement.
Location: Hickory 3rd Floor
Description: Do you have a desire to expand your interests in the business world? Want to develop your skills in innovation and understand your entrepreneurial capacities? This themed community is designed for students to discover their passions and make them a reality. Students in this community will interact with other peers who have similar innovative drive, entrepreneurial ambition, and a desire to tackle problems that apply to today’s society and the future.
Location: Wiley-Jackson 3rd Floor
Description: What are our responsibilities as citizens of a place? Are you interested in making a difference in your community? The Civic Engagement Themed Living Community, in partnership with the Appalachian Center for Civic Life, allows you to live with other students who are interested in being active and involved members of the community. With other residents of your floor, you will plan, design, and participate in civic engagement projects on campus and in the Washington County area. Form close relationships with members of your floor, as you participate in civic projects, learn about the community, and also enjoy fun activities like movie nights and pizza parties. This community provides you with an ideal opportunity to share your passion for helping others while getting to know other students who share that same passion.
Location: Wiley-Jackson 4th Floor
Description: For the Blue & Gold themed living community is dedicated to the spirit of Emory & Henry College. It is meant to bring diverse individuals together with a common goal of rallying behind Emory & Henry College, our athletics program and our student athletes. Community events will include attending games to cheer on the Wasps across a variety of our sports and being a part of enhancing the environment and traditions surrounding Emory & Henry College for the coming year. Wear your Blue & Gold proud, get ready to be loud and join us for this coming school year!
Location: Russell House (Village Area)
Description: The International House is a living & learning community created to promote global citizenship through cross-cultural communication and interaction. International and domestic students live together and explore their own cultural identities and learn together how they can become more globally aware and active to improve the lives of others throughout the world. Each month, the International House hosts events to encourage communication and interactions with other cultures.
Location: Prillaman House (Village Area)
Description: The Outdoor themed living community is designed for students who are interested in developing and refining outdoor leadership skills, exploring career opportunities in outdoor recreation and want to be a part of an interactive and fun-filled community. Members of the Adventure Team will receive priority to this housing option but anyone interested is welcome to apply.
Location: Cambridge House (Village Area)
Description: The People Empowering Antiracist Communities Everywhere (P.E.A.C.E) themed communityis a unique experiential model where students take an active role in their learning, by doing, beyond the classroom. Students learn to communicate and broaden their view of the world across differences through direct experiences and sustained small group dialogue. This community was developed with the vision of creating a safe supportive residential community on campus Collectively, we will also explore approaches and practices that create a more inclusive campus for all students.
Location: Carter House (Village Area)
Description: Spiritual Life-themed housing is committed to creating an open and inclusive environment for students of all faith traditions and backgrounds. Events during semesters include potlucks, cinnamon roll night, music and bingo game nights. Students living in Spiritual Life housing are encouraged to be active in one or more of the many Spiritual Life groups on campus!
Description: Our Honors residence ison the east side of campus overlooking the mountains. Weaver is that special home for many of our Honors Scholars of all classes. Every Honors Program Scholar has the guarantee of being able to live in honors housing if they desire, and there are reasons why so many do.
The Honors Residence Halls offer extended study hours, integrated study spaces, a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and a small library so that you can work where you live. You will share this space with both first-year and upper-class Honors Scholars who will share your academic interests and nurture your intellectual aspiration.