As a community they participate in class discussions, community service projects, hall programs and study groups. First Year Experience is a wonderful beginning for incoming students. Overview Making new friends, meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures, getting involved in hall activities and play intramural sports are part of the First Year Experience. College is an exciting opportunity and University Residences gives you the opportunity to live and learn among your peers. Hall Traditions One of the special things about UI is the rich and long-standing traditions in many of the Residence Halls.
Students build wonderful friendships and take pride in their hall's tradition from year to year.
Some of these traditions have been carried out for nearly 100 years. Hall Activities Enthusiasm, fun and excitement are well known words when living in a residence hall. Students enjoy formal dances and dinners, camping trips, study groups, BBQs, holiday celebrations, pool tournaments, leadership positions in their hall government and Vandal Ambassadors. Academic Program Students choosing the First Year Experience Community attend a Freshman Transition Seminar each week. The two credit seminar requires active participation.