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Be a part of the Residential Learning Communities at UTSA

What is a Residential Learning Community?

• Various groups of 25-30 freshmen who live at Laurel Village and who also share classes and a weekly Freshmen Seminar class.
• An excellent way to make friends.
• A resource for getting to know the University of Texas San Antonio – its programs and activities –better.
• A connection with experienced peer class leaders, students who have inside knowledge of university life.
• An opportunity to discover San Antonio culture.
• A great beginning to a valuable college education!

Two General RLC includes

• A Freshman Seminar course for students interested in areas such as business, science, the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, or those freshmen who are still undecided about a major.
• Opportunities to participate in discussions, debates, projects, and oral presentation to enhance learning skills.
• UTSA Peer Leaders are involved with the instructors to assist with a student’s perception of UTSA.
• San Antonio area activities and events planned with RLC students in mind.
• Complete the UTSA Residential Learning Community Form and return by May 29, 2009.

New RLC's for Fall 2009 and will be:

• Engineering - for students who are interested in Engineering.
• PACE- for students who are Undecided on a major.
• Leadership (2 sections) - for students who are interested in laying a foundation for a successful journey through college and life by gaining a greater understanding for oneself. (open to all majors).
  

Who Can Join

• All freshmen living at Laurel Village who meet the enrollment requirements.
  

Contact Us:

• For more information please contact, Carmen Dunbar at (210) 458-6094.

RLC spaces are limited and are on a “first come - first served” sign up!

RLC spaces are still available at Laurel Village for Fall 2009