About
The specialty residence program offers a broad range of floors
and houses in which students with similar interests live, study,
and socialize. It provides unique living environments to students
who enjoy sharing intellectual, cultural, and social affinities.
Specialty houses and floors are communities created and continued
by students with the support and involvement of faculty and staff.
The exploration of academic disciplines and/or special interests
is encouraged. Specialty residences cover a range of interests,
from language, to medicine, to the arts.
Specialty residences are designed to:
- Develop unique living/learning communities.
- Encourage the in-depth exploration of academic disciplines and/or
special interests.
- Promote group participation in University programs and events.
- Facilitate the development of mutually respectful relationships
within the community.
- Provide safe forums in which to freely share personal perspectives.
- Offer access to a resident assistant whose interests, qualifications,
and training allow him/her to effectively guide and assist community
members.
- In most cases, provide residents access to an involved faculty
advisor who is able to answer course and career related questions.
Specialty residence floors might be of particular
interest to students who are interested in living in one of the
University's large dormitory-style residences.
Specialty residence houses might be of particular
interest to students who are interested in living in one of the
University's small dormitory-style residences.
For more information about specialty residences, contact the Office
of Residence Life at 617-353-4380, or visit any residence office.
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