Meet and collaborate with mentors and peers where you live!
Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) let you learn, work on projects, and take in faculty presentations with your academic peers. And when it's time to unwind, enjoy group social events together, or step outside to immerse yourself in nature and explore.
- Move into your Residence Hall space early
- Live in a community of students that share an interest in your RLC
- Have a community space in your Residence Hall for you to meet others and build connections
- Have access to community resources related to your RLC
- Participate in fun and exciting RLC trips, events, and so much more
Fall 2023 RLC Application Information
Welcome Students!
If you are interested in living in one or more of the Residential Learning Communities (RLC) for Fall 2023, fill out an RLC application in the Housing Portal (accessed via HomerConnect).
RLC Application Due Dates:
The FIRST Place RLC is open to any student who identifies as first-generation regardless of class year.
The Health and Wellness RLC is committed to overall wellness while balancing student life.
The HOME RLC is a community committed to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Open Pages is to provide an inclusive supportive community space for transgender and non-cis identifying students.
The Outdoor Adventure RLC will stimulate and challenge you to gain survival and outdoor adventure skills.
The Quiet Study community is designed for students who prefer a quiet environment where they can live and study.
The STEM RLC is for first-year students whose Degree programs are in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
The Substance-Free RLC provides students a community where students commit to living a substance-free lifestyle.
The Transfer RLC provides a supportive and welcoming environment for students who are new to Ithaca College as transfers students.