Campus Living offers a wide range of programs and activities in all of our halls.  These programs enhance the educational experience at East Carolina University by offering opportunities to learn and grow outside the classroom.  In addition, we offer more focused educational programs in some of our halls, to add to the campus educational experience in specific area.  All of these programs are based in a specific hall or halls. Some of these programs are based on Academic Major and are selected by being part of specific majors or programs, and other programs are have a separate application process. 

If a student chooses to apply to these programs, the application or admittance to a program will override some of their housing preferences listed on their Campus Living Contract, such as Neighborhood Preference.

If a student applies to a learning community and requests a roommate, the learning community request will override the roommate request in some cases.  Roommates are only assigned together in learning communities if both are accepted into the same learning community and/or bed space is available to complete the request.  Roommate requests must be mutual and submitted by April 15, 2012 to be considered.  Application to a community does not guarantee an assignment to a specific hall or learning community. 

• FX: The First-Year Experience
• F.O.C.U.S. (Will not be offered for the 2012-2013 Academic Year)
• Jarvis Leadership Program

• Music Living and Learning Community
• Engineering Learning Community
• Wellness Living and Learning Community

 

To apply for Application based programs, students must complete the 2012-2013 Campus Living Contract and pay the $100 application fee and the $100 advanced room fee (credited towards Spring 2013 room charges) through their ECU OneStop account.  The online application for specific programs will be online in February, 2012.

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 FX:  The First-Year Experience 

The First-Year Experience ensures a great start to your college career at East Carolina University and provides academic support and guidance.  When you choose to live in the First-Year Experience community, you are choosing to live with other first-year students and have access to programs designed to help you choose a major, manage your time, manage stress and sharpen your study and test taking skills.

The First-Year Experience (FX) living environment is designed to assist first-year students in succeeding academically and socially as they make the transition to college life.  Students who participate in FX benefit from a number of experiences offered throughout the program.

The Academic Experience

FX students live among fellow students attending the same classes, making it easier to form study groups and walk back and forth to class together.  FX, like similar supportive living environments, has been shown to help students perform better academically compared to students who do not live in these types of environments during their first year of college.

The Program Experience

Students who choose FX have access to student staff and professional staff who are not only available to answer questions, but who also plan activities that range from intramural sports to video game tournaments and community service activities.  FX also offers programs that are educational in nature to help first-year students understand their roles and responsibilities as members of East Carolina University.

The Social Experience

FX provides an environment where you live with other first-year students who share the experience with you, making it easier for you to meet and form lasting friendships.  FX also hosts the Night Life series, a programming series that offers monthly large scale events.  With a variety of activities presented, FX students get to know one another and build lasting relationships.

The Living Experience

FX is located in residence halls on West Campus and on College Hill with amenities such as close proximity to dining halls and classroom buildings.  All the activities and events planned for FX are created with the needs of first-year students in mind. 

Instructions for how to apply for an Application based program can be found here.

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F.O.C.U.S. (Will not be offered for the 2012-2013 Academic Year)

Finding Opportunities to Connect Undergraduates with Service

In collaboration with the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center, Campus Living founded the F.O.C.U.S. program in 2004 to encourage students to develop civic responsibility in preparation for living in our world. During the 2011-2012 academic year, students in the F.O.C.U.S. program will be housed in Jones Halls.  The F.O.C.U.S. community will work to plan and implement programs in the Greenville community and beyond.  Programs from the past include: University Million Meal Event, working with the Little Willie Center(after school program), participating in campus clothing drives, volunteering at the local Food Bank, and participating in community events.

F.O.C.U.S. is a living, learning, and serving opportunity with the following goals:

• Cultivate a commitment to service.

• Raise awareness of social issues by exposing students to a variety of service opportunities.

• Nurture civic responsibility.

• Develop common bonds between students with diverse backgrounds.

• Identify and address local community needs.

Focus Frequently Asked Questions

Focus Program Description

Instructions for how to apply for an Application based program can be found here.

 

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Jarvis Leadership Program

Residents of Jarvis Hall are involved, successful, civic-minded students who are dedicated to enhancing their personal growth and leadership development. Throughout the year, they interact with successful community members and civic leaders as well as participate in interactive workshops, leadership seminars, skill training, and service learning. Jarvis Hall strives to develop and maintain a tradition of leadership and achievement for its residents. The program is sponsored by Campus Living and supported by the Office of Student Experiences.

Qualifications to get into Jarvis Leadership Program:

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
• Must complete application, resume, letter of recommendation and a personal essay (For priority consideration, applications are due May 1, 2011. We will continue to accept applications after that, but late applicants will most likely be put on a wait list.)

Qualifications to stay in the program:

• Must successfully complete leadership curriculum during the academic year
• The curriculum consists of participating in an organized leadership program and also participating in activities within the residence hall (socials, educational programs, lectures, community service activities).
• Maintaine a 2.5 GPA semster and cumulative GPA
• If you are accepted to the Leadership Program; Jarvis Residents mus also enroll in COAD-1000 (1 credit Student Development and Learing in Higher Edcuation), scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-6:50pm.  You will be pre-registered for this upon your acceptance to the program.  Please do not drop this couse from your schedule.
• Detailed information on the leadership curriculum will be given to residents when they move into Jarvis in August 2011.

More information can be found here. 

The instructions on how to access the application for the Jarvis Leadership hall can be found  here. 

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Engineering Learning Community (ELC)

The focus and mission of the engineering learning community (ELC) is to bring together engineering students in a residential environment that provides encouragement and support which lead to success in pursuit of an engineering degree.  This is accomplished by integrating the academic and residential life of the participants with special activities to teach strategies and skills for academic success, professional growth, and personal development.

Students within the ELC will be block scheduled in similar classes during their first semester at ECU.  This, along with student-lead tutoring, ensures that students will have a large network of peers from which to form study groups to ensure academic success.  Guest speakers, teamwork and leadership exercises, service learning events, and other activities throughout the year ensure that all students are focused on professional development as well.  Our students come from diverse backgrounds, thus ensuring that each student will be exposed to cultures and ideas that will enhance personal development.  The ELC provides students with the opportunity to grow academically, professionally, and personally in their quest to become an engineer.

UPDATE: The ELC is located for 2011-2012 in Umstead Hall on the Central Neighborhood of campus.

The Engineering Program in the College of Technology and Computer Science

Questions specific to the Engineering Learning Community can be directed to: 

Karen De Urquidi

Coordinator of Advising and Retention

deurquidik@ecu.edu

252-737-1033

Deborah Poage

Department Secretary

poaged@ecu.edu

252-737-1026

 

 

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Music Living and Learning Community (MLLC)

The East Carolina University School of Music offers a unique way for students to grow and learn collaboratively – the Music Living and Learning Community (MLLC). Living together in a learning community will enrich the students’ out of classroom experience and foster the development of their social, community, global and critical thinking perspective as well as enrich personal growth. Through the consistent reinforcement of positive attitudes and commitment to music from peer groups, the MLLC aspires to instill the highest musical standards and to teach the importance of musical outreach in professional careers.

The MLLC is located for 2010-2011 in Scott Hall in the College Hill section of campus.

Questions specific to the Music Living and Learning Community can be directed to:

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Wellness Living Learning Community

Are you looking for a great place to stay on campus?  Want to live and connect with other people who care about personal wellness and helping others?  Now, all new, for the first time ever... ECU is offering a Wellness Living Learning Community to a few select students who want to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.  You will get personal wellness coaching, an opportunity to go out in the community and share what you learn, and health classes designed just for you.

Start building your resume now by choosing the Wellness Living Learning Community!

Students who are interested need to apply early as space is limited.  For more information about this exciting opportunity, contact Tywanna Purkett at 328-5771 or purkettt@ecu.edu.  You can also check our website periodically for updates, deadlines, and an application.