This informal interaction not only allows for lively classroom discussions to continue, it also provides faculty and students an opportunity to get to know one another more personally. In three weeks each student can expect to become part of a close-knit academic community. In addition to faculty and student affairs staff, summer college participants benefit from close interaction with experienced residential life staff. Learning is not limited to the classroom and residential life staff make an important contribution to the educational environment. An on-campus assistant director for residential life supervises residential affairs.
Housing is coeducational in separate areas of the same residence hall.
SPAs serve as mentors, advisers, and orientation leaders and assist with recreation programs in the evenings and on weekends. Students will have access to dining hall facilities on campus as part of the registration charges. A snack bar that accepts cash is also available. In addition, students may order take-out food during late night study breaks. The staff nurse can provide first aid and treat minor problems.