Learn Right Outside Your Doorstep

Meet and collaborate with mentors and peers where you live.

Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) let you learn, work on projects, and take part in outings and events with peers, faculty, and staff. And when it's time to unwind, enjoy group social events together, or step outside to immerse yourself in nature and explore.

RLCs are available to incoming first-year and transfer students as well as continuing students. 

Why join an RLC? Because you get to:

• 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.

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Open Pages RLC
Open Pages is to provide an inclusive supportive community space for transgender and non-cis identifying students.
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Outdoor Adventure RLC
The Outdoor Adventure RLC will stimulate and challenge you to gain survival and outdoor adventure skills.
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Quiet Study RLC
The Quiet Study community is designed for students who prefer a quiet environment where they can live and study.
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Shared Journeys-RLC
Open to all students with a purpose to live with like-minded individuals and/or those who are wanting to learn more about the First Generation/BIPOC student experience, history of BIPOC movements and First-Generation Resources.
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STEM RLC
The STEM RLC is for students whose degree programs are in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
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Substance-Free RLC
The Substance-Free RLC provides a community where students commit to living a substance-free lifestyle.
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Transfer RLC
The Transfer RLC provides a supportive and welcoming environment for students who are new to Ithaca College as transfers students.