Welcome to Connecticut College, where the residential experience isn't just about finding a place to live—it's about immersing yourself in a vibrant community that fosters growth, inclusivity, and learning beyond the classroom. At Conn College, the residence halls serve as the largest learning labs on campus, offering students valuable opportunities to refine and apply their learning in real-life settings.

 

Mission and Values:

The Residential Life Office at Connecticut College is committed to fostering responsible citizenship by cultivating safe, inclusive communities that advance learning both inside and outside the classroom. The core values of the residential community celebrate diversity and affirm the uniqueness and dignity of every individual. This commitment to inclusion goes beyond mere tolerance—it's about actively promoting dialogue, social justice, equity, and inclusion. The aim is to create communities where differences are embraced, individual opinions are respected, and where everyone feels a sense of belonging and support.

 

Guiding Principles:

The Residential Life Office upholds several guiding principles to support the mission and values of Connecticut College. These principles include challenging and supporting students in community living, providing leadership opportunities for students, meeting the diverse needs of the student body through housing processes, responding to students in need through crisis intervention, collaborating with faculty and other offices to enhance students' sense of belonging, and upholding the Honor Code by empowering students to hold one another accountable.

 

CORE Learning Outcomes:

Connecticut College focuses on four CORE learning outcomes: Challenge, Ownership, Reflection, and Engagement. Students are encouraged to embrace learning opportunities and challenges, apply personal and institutional values to make informed decisions, engage in self-reflection and reflection about society, and develop intercultural, interpersonal, and professional skills through on and off-campus experiences.

 

Conclusion:

The residential experience at Connecticut College is more than just a place to stay—it's an integral part of the holistic learning journey. By actively engaging with the residential community, students have the opportunity to develop essential life skills, embrace diversity, and contribute to a campus culture rooted in inclusivity and growth. At Connecticut College, residential life isn't just a chapter of your college experience—it's a transformative experience that prepares you for success both during and after your time on campus.