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Residential College programs have been a staple of higher education throughout the world since the 13th century. These unique learning communities historically offered residential dwellings where university students and faculty live, dine, socialize and learn together. This concept prestigious institutions such as Yale, Harvard and William and Mary universities before making its way into the public higher education system.

At Texas State, the Residential College program began in 1995 in Beretta and Brogdon Halls. By 1997, the program expanded to a third residence hall, Butler. Residents are block enrolled in core-level classes with their hall mates. This increases the likelihood of study groups, note sharing and leads to lasting friendships within these halls. This program is open to all majors.

"The best part of the Residential College is the community that people build within the hall. Just being able to know and interact with people in your class because you already live with them is exciting. I have met friends and companions that I believe will last a lifetime."-Jarvis Clark (class of 2002), Houston, TX

"I have a 3.5 GPA and many wonderful friends. I don't think any of it would have been possible, at least not easy, had it not been for the Residential College. It allowed me to grow academically, socially and personally, while directing me towards my new collegiate lifestyle." -Erich Fisher (class of 2002), Spring, TX

Program Benefits
Residential College utilizes Beretta, Brogdon and Butler halls which are located in the heart of campus. Each hall offers co-ed living by floor, community style bathrooms and 24-hour visitation. Program benefits include...

• Frequent opportunities for student-faculty contact
• Development of a strong sense of community
• You know many (if not all) of your colleagues in your classes
• Easy access to peer review and study groups
• Opportunties to bond and form lasting friendships will hall mates.

Class Profile
The greatest features of Residential College are the block-enrolled courses and live-in faculty member. A faculty member lives within the hall and teaches a Residential College course. He or she encourages course participation outside the classroom to increase student learning. Faculty regularly dine with students, attend hall programs and serce as mentors and role models. While sophomores in the Residential College program block enroll in courses in Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and elective courses, freshman enroll in the following courses. 

FALL	SPRING
English 1310	English 1320
History 1310	History 1320
University Seminar 1100	Communication Studies 1310
Math 1311, 1315 or 1319	Philosophy  1305

Community
Residential College students develop a strong sense of community through floor and hall activities. Incoming Residential College freshmen must complete 10 hours of service learning and attend four programs. Returning students must complete 20 hours of service learning and attend four programs.

Service Learning
Residential College offers its residents the opportunity to learn outside the classroom. Some of the educational programs and volunteer service events offered in past years include "Meet the Professor Dinner," "Battle of the Sexes," "Hunger and Homeless Week: Canned Food Drive," "Hall Government Fall Campout" and "Do you Tattoo?"

Many freshmen request mentors from a list of second year Residential College students. With the encouragement of mentors, residence directors, resident assistants, professors and the rest of the Residential College staff, students participate in activities such as Texas State homecoming, intramural sports and hall government.

To Apply
Apply through the Bobcat Preferences System when you go online to submit your housing preferences. Assignment into Beretta, Brogdon and Butler is dependent on being accepted into the program. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a continual basis beginning in the spring semester and continuing until all spaces are filled. Applications will be considered on the following criteria:

• Completeness of application
• Desire to participate and contribute to the Residential College program
• Applicant's ability to enroll in block course offerings
• Space availability and date application is received

If you are interested in participating in the Residential College program, click here to apply.