Honors Residential Scholars Program, An Honors Living Learning Experience Honors Residential Scholars Community Brochure
The Program is a living learning community that gives Honors students the opportunity to take classes, participate in social activities, and live with other Honors student who share an interest in academic and professional issues. The community is open to qualified students of all academic majors who have been admitted to the Honors Program at the University of Nevada Reno.
The Honors Residential Scholars Program is designed to provide educational and social opportunities, to promote engagement in the academic experience, and to encourage personal growth by offering a variety of opportunities and services to achieve a scholar's full potential.
Specifically designed residential learning communities are available to a limited number of Honors Program students who will live in the designated Honors floor of Argenta Hall or Nye Hall and pursue the same curriculum of studies. As a participant member, an Honors Residential Scholar will be enrolled in a cluster of Honors courses: students must agree to participate in HON 200 Seminar and two additional Honors classes in the fall and spring semesters. The Honors Residential Scholar will complete a number of Core Requirements through the courses included in the Community.
The Honors Residential Scholars Community offers students the opportunity to develop strong friendships with other Honors students while fostering an academically enriching living environment. The student will participate in common activities and projects, interact and collaborate with faculty in and out of class, and enjoy a challenging educational experience.
Research shows that a contributing factor to quality undergraduate education is the powerful residential life experience that can be created by living learning communities. The Honors Residential Scholars Community allows for greater bonding among students, between students and faculty, and between students and the institution.
What is Special About the Community?
- Unique opportunities to explore University of Nevada Reno with yearlong support form peers, advisors, faculty and staff
- Greater interaction with the Honors community, faculty, and classmates
- Opportunities to live among other dedicated Honors students with diverse interests and amibitions
- Opportunities to participate in special programs designed to enhance academic and personal success
- Tickets to various cultural events such as the University's Performing Arts Series
What Courses Will I Take in the Fall?
All Honors Residential Scholars agree to participate in HON 200 Seminar in the fall semester and two additional Honors classes in the fall and spring semesters.
What Will I Have To Do To Be Part of This Community?
• Be admitted to the University and to the Honors Program
• Complete the Residential Life online application (available at http://www.reslife.unr.edu/)
• Complete the online Honors Residential Scholars application (available at http://www.reslife.unr.edu/llc.asp; see sample below)
• Participate in HON 200 Seminar in the fall semester and two additional Honors classes in the fall and spring semesters.
• Meet University, Residence Life and Honors Program academic expectations
• Participate in weekly residence hall activities- Thursday nights are programming nights. There will be programs specifically for the living learning community students from 5pm-10pm.
• Support an environment conducive to academic success
Where is the Application?
If you are interested in participating in the Honors Residential Scholars Community, complete the application and return it to Residential Life, Housing & Food Service Office, University of Nevada, Reno, P.O. Box 8034, Reno, NV 89507-8034 as soon as possible. Space is limited, so apply early. Please refer to the rates schedule at www.reslife.unr.edu for room and board rates. Other than room and board, there is no additional cost to enroll in the Honors Living Learning Communities.
What if I Still Have Questions?
For additional information and a sample application Honors Residential Scholars Community
Contact
Dr. Tamara Valentine, Director of the Honors Program
(775) 784-1455
E-mail: tvalenti@unr.edu
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Jerome Maese, Associate Director for Residential Life
(775) 784-1113
E-mail: jeremy@unr.edu
