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Over 80% of students say living on campus contributes to their sense of belonging at CU.

How you can get involved

Residential experiences provide students with a variety of programs that will enhance their college experience. By participating in a residential academic program (RAP), living and learning community (LLC) or other involvement opportunity, students will be introduced to a community of other students with similar interests and academic goals. Through various types of programming, students will develop friendships, gain important life skills and get a deeper and more fulfilling residence hall experience.

What am I eligible for?

Not sure what residence hall programs you're eligible for? Explore all of your options...

RAP HALL Arts & Sciences Business Exploratory Studies** Pre-Business Engineering Pre-Engineering Education CMCI Architecture & Planning Music
Baker RAP Baker X   X     X X   X  
CMCI-Communications RAP Buckingham    *X 20%             X    
Engineering Honors RAP Andrews         X          
Farrand RAP Farrand X   X     X        
Global Engineering RAP Kittredge Central         X X        
Global Studies RAP Arnett X X X     X X      
Health Professionals RAP Kittredge West X   X              
Honors RAP Smith X X X   *X 5% X X X X X
Leeds Business RAP Cheyenne Arapaho   X                
Libby RAP Libby X   X       X     X
Pre-Business RAP Williams Village North         X***    X***            
Sewall RAP Sewall X X X       X *X 5% X X

  X=Eligible     

*X=% of population allowed to be this major

**Program in Exploratory Studies is eligible for all Arts & Sciences RAPs. If a student accepted to the Exploratory Studies Program in Pre-Engineering is unable to select the Quadrangle Engineering LLC or Global Engineering RAP housing, but is interested, they should email Student Housing.  

***Exploratory Studies students who are accepted to the Pre Business RAP are required to live in Williams Village North hall

LLC HALL Arts & Sciences Business Pre-Business Engineering Pre-Engineering Education CMCI Architecture & Planning Music
Active Living Darley North X X   X X X X X X
Lucile B. Buchanan LLC Hallett  X X   X X X X X X
Multicultural Perspectives LLC Hallett X X   X X X X X X
Spectrum LLC Hallett X X   X X X X X X
GoldShirt LLC Aden X X   X X X X X X
Quadrangle Engineering & Applied Sciences LLC Brackett, Cockerell, Crosman       X X        

X=Eligible  

If a Pre-Engineering student is unable to select the Quadrangle Engineering LLC or the Global Engineering RAP but is interested, they should email Student Housing.

 

Traditional
Non-Program		 Arts &
Sciences		 Business Pre-Business Engineering Pre-Engineering Education CMCI Architecture &
Planning		 Music
Cheyenne Arapaho                 X
Darley North X X   X X X X X X
Darley South X X   X X X X X X
Hallett X X   X X X X X X
Kittredge Central X X   X X X X X X
Reed X X   X X X X X X
Stearns East X X   X X X X X X
Stearns West X X   X X X X X X
Willard X X   X X X X X X
Williams Village East X X   X X X X X X
Williams Village North X X   X X X X X X

X=Eligible  

Residential academic programs (RAPs) provide an academic environment that is integrated directly into the residence hall living experience. The students in the program live together in the same hall, participate in seminar classes in-hall, have access to faculty offices there and engage in community activities that reinforce the academic theme. 

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Baker Residential Academic Program

Baker RAP focuses on the natural sciences, pre-health and environment and is a great fit for students that see the importance of scientific awareness in both their daily lives and career paths. Baker RAP uses in-hall classroom learning, alongside field trips and co-curricular activities, to enhance the student experience and more directly connect participants with their environment and course content.

Eligibility 

All students in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Program in Environmental Design may apply

Program Details

  • All Baker students take a course in the residence hall each semester. Choices include natural sciences core courses and select social sciences and humanities core courses. The classes count for requirements and majors, and provide a supportive academic environment for students transitioning to the university environment
  • Co-curricular events enrich your life in Baker and add new dimensions to ordinary course content. These include special lectures, museums visits and field trips to take advantage of the scientific and cultural offerings of the Denver/Boulder area
  • We offer opportunities to explore the natural world outside of the classroom with program faculty and staff. Past trips included overnight trips to the University’s Mountain Research Station, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Great Sand Dunes, as well as rock climbing, mountain climbing and snowshoeing
  • During a fall Undergraduate Research Symposium, students are introduced to opportunities to conduct research with CU faculty through programs such as the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)

To Apply

Select "Baker RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information 

Visit the Baker RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

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CMCI/Communication & Society Residential Academic Program

CommRAP is a creative community where students live and learn with peers, faculty and staff. Organized around the CMIC "think, innovate, create" theme, CommRAP is a unique interdisciplinary meeting place, as well as an intellectual incubator and playground for the College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI).

Eligibility 

CommRAP is the only residential academic program attached to the College of Media Communication and Information and is open to any CMCI major. Arts and science students with an interest in communications are also eligible

Program Details

  • Heightens student’s understanding of how communication can be used as an agent for change
  • Fosters a culture in which students shape co-curricular activities to build a strong, supportive academic community
  • Promotes intellectual curiosity, creativity and collaboration

To Apply

Select "CMCI-CommRAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information 

Visit the CommRAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

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Engineering Honors Residential Academic Program

Through a culture committed to community, support, ambition, excellence and mutual success and achievement, this program brings together students and faculty that enjoy engineering without being defined by it. 

Eligibility

Students who have applied to Engineering Honors Program (EHP) directly and have been accepted to the program

Program Details

  • EHP is committed to the idea of community and bringing together students and faculty that are ambitious without being competitive, serious without being obsessive, committed to the success of others without sacrificing their own achievements and who enjoy engineering without being defined by it
  • EHP is a very diverse group that includes musicians, artists, gourmet cooks, writers, athletes and student leaders, with goals to become engineers, development workers, educators, entrepreneurs, medical doctors, professors, researchers and environmental policy makers
  • To graduate with honors, completion of a senior Honors ePortfolio and/or an Honors Thesis is required along with successful completion of the program

To Apply

Fill out an application with EHP and then select "Engineering Honors RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information 

Visit the Engineering Honors RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

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Farrand Residential Academic Program

Farrand RAP is dedicated to the study of humanities within the larger frame of culture and society. Students may choose from among dozens of popular arts and sciences core courses offered by our award-winning faculty. 

Eligibility 

Only students enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences may apply

Program Details

  • Co-curricular activities/student involvement includes: wide variety of events and performances, active and well-supported student governance (Farrand Community Council) and group projects benefiting the community and the environment
  • Students are encouraged to participate in a number of activities including:
    • faculty-led cocurricular events, outdoor programs and volunteering opportunities
    • student-led events, such as film nights, open-mic events and game nights
  • Residential advisors and second-year student mentors advise and help first-year students feel at home in their new surroundings

To Apply

Select "Farrand RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information 

Visit the Farrand RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

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Global Engineering Residential Academic Program 

This program helps students prepare for the new global conditions of the engineering professions, through experiencing international culture, mastery of a second language and gaining confidence with IT-driven international communication and collaboration

Eligibility

Open to all engineering students, with particular attention to first- and second-year students with an academic or personal interest in global engineering, foreign languages, international collaborative design work and international development projects. Students must apply to and be accepted to the program to live in the RAP community

Program Details

  • Faculty director in residence is former associate dean of the engineering college
  • Students in residence will practice their language skills through speaking Spanish, French or Russian in the residential academic program
  • RAP classes include a 2000 level seminar on global information communication technologies (HUEN 2020, which is a three-credit humanities and social sciences class). Further humanities and social sciences courses are available in the residence and vary year to year 

To Apply

Select "Global Engineering RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information

Visit the Global Engineering RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*

* RAP rates are subject to change

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Global Studies Residential Academic Program

The Global Studies Residential Academic Program (G-RAP) promotes global awareness by introducing 200 first-year students to the many cultures of the world, encouraging the study of foreign languages and international affairs and emphasizing the value of international education.

Eligibility

Open to first- and second-year students in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business and Pre-Engineering with an academic or personal interest in international affairs, cultural and ethnic studies, languages and studying abroad

Program Details

  • Provides an intimate yet inclusive environment for first- and second-year students interested in adding an international component to their undergraduate education
  • Offers the opportunity to choose interdisciplinary, internationally focused courses each of the two semesters, taught in a small academic setting of no more than 18 students
  • Connects students to a group of similarly-interested peers as well as staff and faculty with extensive international knowledge and experience
  • Coordinates field trips, community service projects and special evening presentations by faculty and members of the community on their international research and/or work
  • Encourages study abroad and sponsors an annual spring break global experience trip to a different exotic location each year

To Apply

Select "Global Studies RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information 

Visit the Global Studies RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

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Health Professions Residential Academic Program

A community for students interested in healthcare and related career paths including, but not limited to, dentistry, chiropractic medicine, nursing, naturopathic medicine, optometry, podiatry, public health, physical and occupational therapy and veterinary medicine.

Eligibility

First- and second-year students with any major in Arts & Sciences

Program Details

  • Students will take one or two courses per semester in the residence hall
  • Co-curricular, faculty-sponsored talks, field trips, social outings and civic engagement activities
  • Pre-professional advising services with the Academic Advising Center
  • As students progress in their academic career, we invite them to continue their participation as an HPRAP member. We provide leadership opportunities and advanced coursework benefiting our sophomore and upper-class students

To Apply

Select "Health Professions RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information

Visit the Health Professions RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

Honors Residential Academic Program

Honors RAP is a challenging and supportive living-learning community open to all honors-qualified students, of all majors, both freshmen and continuing students. By becoming part of this community, you will surround yourself with other bright, highly motivated students, enjoy small seminar-style classes and have the opportunity to work closely with honors faculty. Through classes and extracurricular activities, Honors RAP integrates the diverse disciplines of academia with the opportunities and challenges of real-world experiences. We aspire to offer the best educational experience possible to qualified CU undergraduates.

Eligibility

  • Honors qualified first-year students are welcomed to participate in the program
  • Continuing Honors RAP students who maintain a 3.3 GPA

Program Details

  • Provide academically prepared and highly motivated undergraduate students with a challenging and supportive living and learning context
  • Honors RAP symposia and guest speakers provide students an advanced start with campus resources and unique scholarly opportunities

    • Past course offerings can be viewed on the Honors RAP website

  • Students are required to take one Honors RAP honors course each semester in their residence hall and attend some Honors RAP functions
  • Engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities
  • Most courses fulfill arts and sciences general education. In fact, continuing students are encouraged and have the opportunity to become student leaders within Honors RAP, helping shape the program according to their own visions

Apply

Select "Honors RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information

Visit the Honors RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

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Leeds Residential Academic Program

The Leeds Residential Academic Program, or Leeds RAP, is a residential community that is comprised exclusively of undergraduate students who are business majors in the Leeds School of Business. Located in Cheyenne Arapaho Hall, the Leeds RAP provides in-house, rigorous business courses in a small classroom setting, in addition to community building and professional development opportunities. Students in the program develop supportive relationships with peer mentors, faculty and staff, including an in-house academic advisor.

Eligibility

First-year students enrolled in the Leeds School of Business who value an active community and desire a deeper college experience that involves connecting with faculty, staff, professionals and peers

Program Details

  • A high-touch residential experience with a focus on academic support, professional development and community-building.
  • In addition to the convenience of taking the first-year core business classes in the residence hall, students can also find academic support on premises. This includes a first-year academic advisor, faculty office hours and peer study groups.
  • Professional development is available for all students in the program. Whether students know their specific career goals and intended area of study, or are still finding their fit within business, the Leeds RAP provides access to opportunities to learn more about potential career paths. The Signature Event series brings business leaders and faculty to the hall to speak on their own personal and professional experiences in the field. Experiential learning opportunities give students further opportunities to get an in-depth look at specific careers and business sectors.
  • Participating in the Leeds RAP hardly means that the program is all business all the time. Community-building is a central focus of the Leeds RAP and past events include movie nights, ping-pong tournaments and ice cream sundaes. The Leeds RAP community also extends beyond the first-year students that live in the hall—students have the opportunity to be matched with a peer mentor who also participated in the Leeds RAP their first year through the Leeds Peer2Peer Mentor Program.

To Apply

Select "Leeds RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application. Students must be enrolled in the Leeds School of Business in order to apply for Leeds RAP and spaces in the program are available on a first-come, first-served basis

Additional Information

Visit the Leeds RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
Students may apply for need-based scholarships to cover the annual fee by contacting the RAP at LeedsRAP@colorado.edu 
* RAP rates are subject to change

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Libby Residential Academic Program

Libby RAP emphasizes creativity as a learned skill that aids problem-solving and critical thinking in a wide variety of disciplinary, intellectual and professional applications. The program's curriculum and co-curricular activities enhance a students' appreciation of the arts and includes core curriculum and elective courses that apply to most majors. 

Eligibility

Primarily for freshmen and sophomores in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students in other colleges may also be considered

Program Details

  • Libby's small seminar and studio courses (with 12-25 students per class) create a close intellectual and artistic community
  • Total enrollment in Libby RAP is approximately 300 students
  • Most courses offered fulfill core curriculum requirements. Past courses include Drawing/Painting for Non-Majors, Photography for Non-Majors, African Dance, Introduction to Acting, Gender and Film, Horror Films and American Culture, The History of Communication from Caves to Cyberspace, Economics, Nutrition
  • Classes meet in Libby Hall and are taught by faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching

Three C's of Libby RAP

  • Creativity: We believe creativity is a necessity to succeed in today’s world. Our mission is to foster the skills students need to develop into creative leaders and engaged students of tomorrow.
  • Curriculum: Libby offers small seminar and studio courses (with 12-20) students per class, taught by faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching. Classes range from history and biology to economics and education to an array of arts and film courses. Most courses offered fulfill core curriculum requirements. 
  • Community: Our goal is to provide first-year students a home away from home. We organize co-curricular activities (such as films, field trips and celebration of the arts) as well as community outreach events (such as arts and crafts) to help students explore networking and build life-long friendships.  

To Apply

Select "Libby RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information

Visit the Libby RAP website 

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

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Pre-Business Residential Academic Program

Pre-Business RAP is a community made up of first-year students who are pursuing a business degree but have not yet been directly admitted into the Leeds School of Business.

Eligibility 

First-year freshman students who apply to and are accepted to the program

Program Details

  • Admitted students will be able to pursue pre-requisite courses to prepare for entrance into the business school their sophomore year
  • Personalized advising with a Leeds advisor
  • Specialized freshman seminar to help students explore business fields, provide connections to Leeds and prepare them for success in Leeds as a sophomore
  • Access to BCOR 1015: The World of Business (this class is typically unavailable to non-business students)
  • If you participate in the Pre-Business RAP, you must live in Williams Village North

To Apply

Contact prebusiness@colorado.edu

Additional Information 

Visit the Pre-Business RAP website

Cost 

$850 per/yr*

* RAP rates are subject to change

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Sewall Residential Academic Program

Sewall RAP is a co-educational program for first-year students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who have an interest in the study of history, education and society.

Eligibility

First-year students in the College of Arts and Sciences and students enrolled in other colleges who are interested in history, education and society, and are motivated to make an investment in liberal arts education.

Program Details

  • Classes range from history and biology to economics and education, with co-curricular activities (such as lectures, films and field trips) and local community outreach to help students recognize and explore these connections
  • One three-credit Sewall course each semester is required of all residents
  • Sewall RAP was the very first RAP, established by students in 1970
  • Our motto is, "Sewall for Life. Get Education. Make History."

To Apply

Select "Sewall RAP" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Additional Information 

Visit the Sewall RAP website 

Cost 

$850 per/yr*
* RAP rates are subject to change

Living and learning communities (LLCs) provide a residence hall environment to students in which participants live together in same hall and engage in activities that reinforce a particular academic or special-interest theme.

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Active Living & Learning Community

Offers students a residential experience in which all program participants strive to lead an intentionally active lifestyle. Events inspire the holistic development of mind, body and spirit.

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students with an interest in the outdoors and health
  • Individuals with an interest in endurance sports, fitness, flexibility training, nutrition, outdoor adventure, yoga, mountaineering, meditation, positive mental health, running, skiing and snowboarding, slacklining, Pilates, rest and relaxation, rock climbing and bouldering

Program Details

  • Participate in activities and programs geared towards a variety of sub-communities including skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking/cycling, mind/body (yoga, meditation, Pilates), running, hiking, snowshoeing. ice skating and rock climbing
  • Provides student events and programs that promote healthy decision-making and a sustainable lifestyle
  • Consultations with a registered dietician available
  • Opportunities to participate on intramural teams with other students, attend weekend trips and excursions

To Apply

Select "Active Living LLC" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Cost

There is no fee associated with Active Living LLC 

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Quad Engineering Living & Learning Community

Founded in 1987 with the goal of providing a shared living environment for students studying a wide range of fields related to engineering or the applied sciences. The Engineering Living and Learning Community is a supportive group of engineering students with access to unique amenities such as a computer lab with engineering applications, tutoring for engineering classes and special programs in collaboration with the Idea Forge, a required summer experience and unique class students take together in the fall. The Engineering LLC is managed by the College of Engineering & Applied Science. To see more about the requirements of this LLC and other important information, please check out the Engineering LLC website.

Eligibility

Students studying engineering or pre-engineering
Students that have applied to the Gold Shirt Program and have been accepted are eligible to live in Aden Hall

Program Details

  • A community that's 60-65% engineering students, so you'll never have trouble finding someone to borrow a book from or study with
  • A computer lab equipped with most of the programs you'll need for your engineering classes
  • Free drop-in tutoring from 5:00pm - 1:00am every weeknight
  • Calculus work groups held in-house

To Apply

Select "Quad Engineering LLC" under Program/Residence Hall in the online housing application

Cost

$130 per/yr*
*rates subject to change 

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Spectrum Living & Learning Community

This program is open to any and all students who have a passion for equal rights. The program's focus is on creating community—offering a variety of social and educational activities focusing on community dialogue and support of LGBTQIA students and their allies.

Eligibility

This LLC is open to all.

Program Details

  • Through Spectrum LLC, students will find a supportive, social and communal space
  • Students will gain a perspective of equality and acceptance around LGBTQIA communities as well as their impact on a greater diverse world 
  • Students will gain a perspective of inclusion and equity through focused programming and educational sessions around diversity and social justice
  • Students will have the opportunity to gain skills engaging in cross-cultural dialogue around the student experience, campus climate and retention at the University of Colorado
  • The Spectrum living area has gender-neutral bathrooms which create greater access and privacy
  • The Center for Inclusion and Social Change and other campus offices provide support for the program
  • A peer mentor and a resident advisor are available on the floor to support community dialogue

To Apply

Select "Spectrum LLC" in the Preference Where to Live section of the online housing application

Cost

There is no fee associated with the Spectrum LLC 

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Lucile B. Buchanan Living & Learning Community

The program is open to any and all students who have a passion for equal rights. The program's focus is on providing students with the opportunity to engage in dialogue around cultures of the African and black diaspora, identities and social justice issues. We encourage you to learn more about the inspiring life of Lucile B. Buchanan

Eligibility

This LLC is open to all.

Program Description

  • Through the Lucile B. Buchanan LLC, students will find a supportive, social and communal space. Any and all students are invited to be part of the Buchanan LLC—specifically those identifying with elements of African and black diaspora and their community allies 
  • Students will gain a perspective of equality and acceptances around African and black diaspora, as well as their impact on a greater diverse world 
  • Students will have intentional exposure of African and black diaspora and history through programming 
  • Students will have the opportunity to gain skills engaging in cross-cultural dialogue around the student experience, campus climate and retention at the University of Colorado 
  • The Center for Inclusion and Social Change and other campus offices provide support for the community
  • A peer mentor and a resident advisor are available on the floor to further support community dialogue 

To Apply

Select "Lucile B. Buchanan LLC" in the Preference Where to Live section of the online housing application

Cost

There is no fee associated with the Lucile B. Buchanan LLC

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Multicultural Perspectives Living & Learning Community

This program is open to any and all students who have a passion for equal rights. The program's focus is on providing community and programming to students interested in social justice, diversity and identity development. 

Eligibility

All colleges

Program Details

  • Through the Multicultural Perspectives LLC, students will find a supportive, social and communal space
  • Students will gain a perspective of the diverse world through exploration of identity, cultural perspectives exchange and community, both at the University of Colorado and the greater society
  • Students will further their understanding of topics of social justice, civility and service through programming and activities
  • Students will take an active step towards supporting communities and intentional efforts around reshaping the campus climate
  • The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC), Center for Inclusion & Social Change (CICS), Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and other campus offices provide support to the program
  • Peer mentors and a resident advisor are available on the floor to further support community dialogue 

To Apply

Select "Multicultural Perspectives LLC" in the Preference Where to Live section of the online housing application

Cost

There is no fee associated with the Multicultural Perspectives LLC

Involvement opportunities provide students with several more options to get involved in their residence hall communities but aren't structured quite the same as a residential academic program, freshman interest groups or living and learning communities. Participants may live in different halls or the program may occur during a specific time period (like fall opening).

EcoReps

EcoReps is a program for students that would like to blend their interests in sustainability with a desire to develop some valuable leadership skills—all while living in a residence hall community.

This group of first- and second-year students embarks on a year-long journey to learn about sustainability and green living through experience-based classes, field trips and training sessions. EcoReps then share this new-found knowledge with their residence hall communities through active programming and dialogue that builds community and provides invaluable professional experience for the EcoReps themselves.

Apply Now!

* If you have difficulty with the web application, you may print, fill out, scan and email the PDF application to ecoreps@colorado.edu. 
Applications due July 15 and applicants who are accepted will be notified by July 20, 2019.

Our Mission

Helping students become leaders within their academic class through specialized training, programming, experimental learning opportunities and service work.

Important Information

  • Available for first- and second-year residence hall students only
  • Must be available every Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Requires early move in for overnight retreat, and recycling ambassador training
  • Requires commitment of a full year

EcoRep Duties

Trainings

  • Attend fall training August 16-21, 2019
  • Attend spring training in January (dates to be announced)

Meetings

  • Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
  • Attend at least two hall council meetings per semester

Events & Programming

  • Plan and attend two/three events per semester with fellow EcoReps (funding is provided)
  • Training and support provided to make this process easy and fun
  • Maintain eco-bulletin board for your building

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at EcoReps@colorado.edu.

 

Stampede Camp

­Stampede Camp is a three-day experience for incoming students living within the residence halls. It's a great way for incoming first-year students to find their place at the University of Colorado Boulder. Through service projects, campus resource presentations and exciting, educational workshops, students are introduced to each other and campus. The stress-free, welcoming environment and small group exchanges prepare participants for their first year as a CU Buff and beyond!

Highlights of Stampede include:

  • Learn about clubs and organizations at CU
  • Connect with upper-division mentors to learn about the CU experience
  • Have focused time with other camp participants that are passionate about student leadership
  • Discover and participate in various activities and leadership development sessions
  • Be the first to meet all of your neighbors by serving as CU Fall Welcome/Move-In Volunteer

For additional details, including access to the application, visit the Stampede website. If you have any questions, please send us an email!

Traditional Residential Communities

Traditional communities house students with diverse academic and social interests but do not involve formal programming, classes or an additional application process. These halls engage in programming and community-building that aren't tied to a particular academic theme.

Foosball PlayersTraditional Living Experience Halls

Athens North
Darley North
Darley South
Hallett
Stearns East
Stearns West
Willard
Williams Village North                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Williams Village East

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Bear Creek Apartments is dedicated to not just providing an exceptional place to live, but also to providing some great programs and activities to enrich the students' living experiences. The beginning of each year kicks off with Creek Week, which is five full days of fun including a huge barbecue, tie dye party, water kickball and a hang-out with Chip.

Throughout the year there are a number of events every month, frequently with an interest theme, including life skills, health and activity, Creek Geeks and cultural appreciation. Some of the meet-ups last year included DIY crafts, cultural cooking classes, indoor rock climbing, video game nights, trivia contests, bike rides and hikes. Also, each month there is a large event to bring residents together to socialize and have fun, like movies and s'mores, ice cream socials and game nights.

You can also expect to see International Hour once a week. These can range from small study breaks with free food to big events like celebrating Chinese New Year. A great way to stay up-to-date on the Bear Creek goings-on are by following the social media accounts!

Bear Creek Website

Our Community Garden Brings Residents Together

Graduate & Family Housing regularly schedules a variety of recreational and educational programs for residents to attend. These programs are a wonderful way to meet your neighbors and participate in the community.

Although the specific programs vary from year‐to‐year, usually there are welcome‐back events in the fall and winter, holiday celebrations, potluck dinners, outdoor movies in the summer, and a variety of activities for children, adults, families and single students.

To stay up-to-date, make sure to follow Graduate & Family Housing on Facebook.

Working with Housing & Dining Services (HDS) is a great way to earn money during college. It's super convenient and the department offers a variety of work types to meet different needs. It can also be an excellent way to meet people and build friendships within your community. Check out the information below to see all HDS has to offer!

Student Positions with HDS

Details, including pay, requirements, locations and applications for student positions are available at the eRezLife website.

Academic Success and Achievement Program Office Assistant

  • Work hour tracking, data collection, application review and student assistance.

Academic Success and Achievement Program Tutor Coordinator

  • Interview, hire, coordinate and evaluate tutors.

Bear Creek Office Assistant/Conference Services Liaison

  • Attend planning sessions, arrange housing assignments and provide general conference support.

Campus Card ID Assistant

  • Issue Buff OneCards to university faculty, staff and students; provide general customer service support.

Campus Dining Services

  • Variety of positions working in dining centers, retail outlets, cafés, grab-n- gos and catering.

CU Conference Services

Graduate & Family Housing Assistant

  • Provide customer service and general office support in the Graduate & Family Housing Office.

Housing Facilities Services

  • Positions run from May to August and including room painting, landscaping, general maintenance and office support.

Occupancy Management Student Assistant

  • Provide customer service, respond to emails and phone calls.

Student Assistant - BuffBites

  • Friendly, energetic, hard-workers needed to support the BuffBites events several times a week.

Student Assistant - Events and Administration

  • Strong leader to oversee the preparation and implementation of BuffBites events.

Student Graphic Designer

  • Support the creative services team producing print and digital designs for all Housing & Dining Services' units. Email your cover letter, resume, portfolio/sample work and application to, Anthony Balke, Housing & Dining Services Graphic Designer, Anthony.Balke@colorado.edu.

Student Teaching Assistant

  • Assist teachers at CU Children's Center in implementing classroom daily activities and leading small group activities under teacher guidance.

Tutor-Mentor

  • Support student academic goals by teaching specific course material and study skills.

 

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RA Recruitment

The 2019-20 RA Application is Now Closed

Welcome to the 2019-20 RA application site! You will find everything you need here to help guide you through the process, including a detailed job description, qualifications, hiring timeline and a list of frequently asked questions! If you'd like to ask us something not covered in our webpages, please email us at reslifestudenthiring@lists.colorado.edu.

Why be an RA?

  • You are the type of person who is always looking to be one step ahead of the rest. You want to be well prepared in conflict resolution, critical thinking and leadership skills—making yourself more competitive in the job market after graduation. 
  • You will make a difference. You will be the reason students decide to remain at CU or the reason they discover their perfect major. You look forward to being a part of a legacy and leaving your mark on the University of Colorado.
  • Meeting your residents in one-on-one settings to talk about challenges, accomplishments or their plans for the future will be a daily occurrence. You will also help your residents build connections with the campus at large.
  • While many off-campus jobs are hard to balance with a busy course schedule, we know that you’re a student too and want to make sure you succeed both at your job and at your schoolwork. 

If you would like to know more about what being an RA entails before applying, please meet with one of the RAs in your hall or contact your hall director.

To be an RA, you:

  • Must have completed at least two full-time (12 credit hours) academic semesters at the collegiate level by the employment start date; AB and IB credits cannot be substituted for full-time collegiate study.
  • Must be a regularly enrolled, full-time student at CU Boulder; transfer applicants must provide proof of registration and transcripts from previous academic institutions.
  • Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA both on the date of job offer and at the conclusion of spring 2016 semester. Note: the minimum GPA for honors halls is 3.0. Must be in good conduct standing with the university. New hires will be considered ineligible if they are on academic or conduct probation at either their time of job offer or their employment start date. Once a candidate has been offered an RA position, the expectation is that they do not violate the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Must successfully complete a criminal background check or show evidence that one has been completed within the last year.
  • Must continue to demonstrate academic progress by completing at least 12 credit hours per semester, excluding summers.
  • Transfer students can apply for the RA position if they have been accepted into the institution and have CU credentials (i.e. student ID number, colorado.edu email address)

2019-20 Resident Advisor Info Sessions

All applicants must attend one of the following info sessions to be considered.

Date               Time         Location
Mon, Sept 24 10:00-11:00 am Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms A&B
Tues, Sept 25 10:30-11:30 am Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms A&B
Wed, Sept 26 11:00 am-noon Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms A&B
Thur, Sept 27 2:30-3:30 pm Village Center Breakout Rooms A&B
Fri, Sept 28 4:30-5:30 pm Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms A&B
Sun, Sept 30 3:30-4:30 pm Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms A&B
Mon, Oct 1 11:30 am-12:30 pm Center for Community Room S350
Tue, Oct 2 2:30-3:30 pm Center for Community Room S350
Wed, Oct 3 10:00-11:00 am
4:30-5:30 pm		 Center for Community Room S350
Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms A&B
Thur, Oct 4 6:30-7:30 pm Village Center Breakout Rooms A&B
Sun, Oct 7 4:30-5:30 pm Kittredge Central Multipurpose Rooms A&B

 

2019-20 Resident Advisor Application

Date               Time         Activity
Sep 26, 2018   Application opens online at eRezLife
Oct 8, 2018 11:59 pm Application closes
Oct 26, 2018   Applicants notified of eligibility via email. Some candidates will be invited to sign up for an interview. Note: all email communication will be sent to the applicants' colorado.edu address
Nov 5-9, 2018   One-on-one interviews 
Jan 31, 2019   Offer letters are sent out
Feb 5, 2019 5:00 pm Deadline to accept offer of employment
Early April   A required RA pre-employment class for all newly hired RAs

 

2019-20 Mentor and Senior Resident Advisor Application Timeline

Date               Time         Activity
Oct 15, 2018 12:01 am Application opens online at eRezLife
Nov 12, 2018 11:59 pm Application closes
Nov 13, 2018   Applicants notified of eligibility via email. Some candidates will be invited to sign up for an interview. Note: all email communication will be sent to the applicants' colorado.edu address
Nov 26-Dec 7, 2018   One-on-one interviews
Jan 16, 2019   Senior RA offer letters are sent out
Jan 23, 2019   Mentor RA offer letters are sent out
Early April   A required pre-employment class for all newly hired mentors and senior RAs

Application  

Fill out an application online at http://cuboulder.erezlife.com. Flexibility is a quality that we find common in our most successful student staff members. You will be asked if you are willing to work in any residence hall across campus.

Short Answer

A portion of the online application will include question prompts. While the prompts will have a character limit, we encourage thoughtful responses as we will evaluate these to identify our top candidates.

Please browse these common questions if you are considering becoming an RA:

Q: I had a conduct violation during my first semester. Will that impact my eligibility for an RA position?
A: We understand that sometimes students can have a difficult time transitioning to college and that you may have made a decision during your first weeks at school that isn’t representative of your overall experience here. We will be reviewing all candidates’ conduct history and discussing each case individually and inform the candidate of the status prior to interviews being scheduled. In addition, applicants cannot be on University Conduct probation or Academic Dishonesty probation during the selection process, at time of hire, or at start of employment.

Q: If I’m applying to be an RA, should I still make other plans for housing?
A: If you sign up for housing in the residence halls or Bear Creek and are then selected for an RA position, Housing and Dining is able to transfer over your contract. We are unable to do the same for off-campus housing and would recommend that you wait until after the hiring process is complete to sign an off-campus lease.

Q: How many hours do RAs work each week?
A: We estimate that RAs will work 20 hours per week on average. However, the actual number of hours worked per week depends on many factors, including your duty schedule, interactions with residents, meetings, trainings and other job-related responsibilities. During training periods, you can expect to be in training 40+ hours per week.

Q: If I’m selected as an RA, can I choose my hall placement?
A: No. Departmental staffing needs, hall-specific programs and team dynamics will be the most significant factors in building placement. We have found that RAs who demonstrate the highest levels of adaptability tend to fare best in the RA position. We are looking for individuals who are ready to step into the RA position at any hall. Should you be placed in a hall and choose to decline the offer, you will not be able to reapply until the following academic year.

Q: I already have a part-time job on campus. Would I have to quit if I become an RA?
A: All RAs are required to get approval from their supervisor for any additional part-time jobs. Typically, first-year RAs are encouraged to critically evaluate their schedule to see if taking on an additional position is in their best interest. If you are approved to work an additional part-time job, the expectation is that the RA position takes precedence. Approvals to work an additional part-time job will be considered on an as-necessary basis after the first week of classes in August 2018.

Q: I’m planning on studying abroad in the spring. Can I still be an RA for the fall semester?
A: Unfortunately, the amount of training required for the RA position means that we are only able to hire RAs who can commit to a full year contract. Please let your current RA know if you are interested in looking into other leadership opportunities in your hall that would allow for more flexibility.

Q: I’m an international student. Am I eligible to be an RA?
A: International students are eligible for the RA position, as long as you have either a social security number or a valid F-1 visa. Please notify us at the time of hire if you are an international student, as your paperwork process may vary slightly.

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Community Assistant

As a community assistant (CA) you will work at the community centers (front desks) in the residence halls. You'll help with day-to-day issues like room lock-outs and checking out equipment, but also participate in and encourage community-building in your hall while focusing on customer service. There are some excellent benefits to this position including:

  • Gaining exceptional customer service and leadership skills
  • Opportunities to work within a team environment
  • The ability to work in your hall or a hall close to where you live
  • Developing one-on-one communication and supervision skills
  • Starting pay for CAs is $11.10 per hour
  • Application open December 10, 2018, through February 18, 2019

To find out what positions are available and to access the application, visit eRezLife. 

Night Community Assistant

As a night community assistant (NCA) you will work at the community centers (front desks) in the residence halls. You'll help with day-to-day issues like room lock-outs and checking out equipment, but also participate in and encourage community-building in your hall while focusing on customer service. There are some excellent benefits to this position including:

  • Gaining exceptional customer service and leadership skills
  • Opportunities to work within a team environment
  • The ability to work in your hall or a hall close to where you live
  • Developing one-on-one communication and supervision skills
  • Starting pay for NCAs is $12.00 per hour
  • Application open December 10, 2018, through February 18, 2019

To find out what positions are available and to access the application, visit eRezLife

Community Center Lead

As a Community Center Lead, you will be responsible for the administrative operations and management of the community center (front desk) under the direction of the community center coordinator. Benefits of this position include gaining valuable leadership and supervision skills while working in a large team environment. Duties of this position include:

  • Developing community-building initiatives
  • Providing guidance, training and mentorship to community assistants
  • Creating, facilitating and participating in staff development activities
  • Managing administrative tasks such as the room move process, scheduling, email management, equipment inventory and oversight of the temporary key process
  • Co-facilitate staff meeting with all community center staff
  • Starting pay is $13.00 per hour
  • Application open January 14, 2019, through February 18, 2019

Student Assistant

Student assistants provide administrative support to leadership in Residence Life. Duties include:

  • Providing customer support to visitors
  • Responding to email
  • Acting as phone reception
  • Starting pay for student assistants is $10.50
  • Application dates coming soon

We look for students that pay great attention to detail, are reliable and responsible, have excellent customer service skills and are strong problem solvers.

To find out what positions are available and to access the application, visit eRezLife

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Tutor-Mentor with Academic Success and Achievement Program

Do you think you would like to be a tutor-mentor? We are looking for students that:

  • Are enthusiastic about their course content and want to share their love of the subject matter with other students
  • Are excited about making a difference in a group of students’ lives
  • Are interested in being a mentor, especially to first-year students
  • Enjoy teaching and watching “light bulbs” go off when teaching others
  • Want to teach freshmen the study skills to succeed in college

If you saw yourself in any of these statements, the ASAP tutor-mentor position could be a great fit for you! ASAP tutoring provides not just an outlet to engage in the above, but some of the other benefits include:

  • Starting pay for tutor-mentors is $12.90/hr
  • Promotion to head tutor-mentor and raise is available after working with ASAP for one year
  • Hours that fit your schedule
  • A great experience to put on your resume and to support you in the future
  • Helping you learn the subject matter more deeply—teaching is one of the best ways to learn
  • Providing you with a way to make a difference in someone’s life

Ready to take the next step in becoming a tutor-mentor? Our requirements are that you:

  • Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Have a 3.2 GPA in the courses that you want to tutor
  • Can provide a letter of recommendation
  • Are enthusiastic in working with students
  • Are excited to learn the skills of teaching

You will need to sign up for an account (which is really easy!) and apply to the “2018-19 ASAP Tutor-Mentor” position. You should hear back within 3-5 business days. Hiring is done on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

*If you do NOT meet the GPA requirements or have other questions, feel free to contact us at asap@colorado.edu or call the office 303-735-3303.

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Campus Dining Services

Whether you're thinking about a career in the culinary arts or looking for a job to supplement your income while you're in school, Campus Dining Services may be the answer for you!

We offer some great benefits for the busy student including:

  • flexible hours and convenient locations
  • learn while working alongside industry leaders and award-winning chefs
  • competitive pay rates (starting at $11.10/hr)
  • work-study opportunities for eligible students
  • leadership and advancement opportunities
  • make new friends while building community
  • work in diverse and inclusive environments
  • modern, state-of-the-art facilities

Working with Campus Dining Services is more than just a paycheck, you're part of a team!

 

To apply to Retail Markets, Cafés, Dining Centers and Catering

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Housing Facilities Services (HFS) offers some great full-time positions that are a perfect fit for students. Work begins in May and lasts until August, just in time for classes to start. All jobs pay $12.50 per hour. The application opens in March and we'll be hiring for the jobs below.

Bed Lofting

Work with a team to take down and setup bed lofts throughout the summer, prepare rooms for summer conferences and academic year residents. Inventory and organize parts and pieces in storage rooms. Assist maintenance or grounds with projects.

General Maintenance

Assist an HFS technician in general maintenance in the residence halls including but not limited to; changing filters and/or batteries, painting and preparing rooms for summer conferences and academic year residents.

Grounds/Landscaping

Assist grounds technicians with mowing, irrigation maintenance, landscaping pruning and weeding and/or removal of trees. Learn how to use grounds equipment and enjoy the outdoors.

Projects Assistant

Provide assistance and support for HFS project managers. Duties may vary from assisting with filing to monitoring contractors on a work site. There is a wide range of duties and assignments. If you are interested in construction or project management, this is an excellent way to find out if these are the appropriate fields for you.

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Web Student at Work

Student Employment with the Division of Student Affairs Web Team

The Division of Student Affairs Web Team is a small unit that values Scrum and Agile development methodology on a Drupal and LAMP platform using git for version control. Our student developers work on live sites using modern coding techniques and learn from expereinced developers.

User experience (UX) and design is at the start of everything we do. The job of a UX/UI Designer is to imagine how people experience our sites and bring this vision to life in a way that feels natural. For this role you’ll take on unique tasks and transform them into accessible, intuitive and easy solutions for our campus websites.

This is a robust work environment that will prepare you for professional positions and add real-world projects to your portfolio.

  • We offer competitive pay and flexible hours between 8–5 pm M-F
  • We require a commitment of at least 10 hrs/week during the school year and 20-40 hrs/week during summer & breaks.
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our hiring practices.
  • Our office is located on campus in Williams Village.

Read more about the two Web Team positions of Student UX/UI Designer and Student Web Developer below. Contact the Web Team Manager to inquire more about these positions. Be prepared to submit a resume and code or design samples.

Student UX/UI Designer

As a part of the UX team, you will design wireframes, prototypes, user flows, and style guides. It is important that you are able to effectively communicate interaction ideas and be able to present design decisions. 

Responsibilities:

  • Bring a human-centric design philosophy to the web team, including empathy and understanding customer needs.
  • Analyze user feedback and activity, iterating to enhance the user experience.
  • Champion new ideas that can improve users' work activities.
  • Design many experiences across multiple types of technology: web, mobile and more.
  • Collaborate with in-house development team and stakeholders.

Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a fast paced enviroment with multiple projects that often can change direction.
  • Ability to validate designs through user testing.
  • Understand and implement UX methodologies.
  • Background with tools such as sketch, zeplin, photoshop, etc.
  • Strong attention to detail with a passion for technology.

Student Web Developer

As part of the development team, you will assist in the functional and technical development, testing, integration, and ongoing support of the Division of Student Affairs websites. This role will participate in supporting and optimizing existing websites as well as building new sites and other web-based applications. 

Responsibilities:

  • Be a team-player, enjoy a challenge, and care about your work product.
  • After training period, be able to work both independently and with supervision.
  • Write code, debug issues, and perform QA testing.
  • Abide by coding standards.
  • Be able to solve problems, suggest solutions, and ask questions.

Requirements:

  • Web development experience
  • Familiar with Drupal or other Content Management Systems
  • Some experience with git, HTML, CSS, jQuery, XML, PHP
  • An understanding of cross-browser issues and debugging
  • Experience with responsive development and testing

 

Student Groups

In addition to all the involvement and community-building opportunities in the halls and with Residence Life, there is also plenty to explore around campus.

A great place to start is with the Center for Student Involvement. There are literally hundreds of students groups on campus, from skydiving and running to improv and engineering, we have it all. You can even start your own group if you don't find what you're looking for!

Student Groups

Students Volunteering

A volunteer is someone who offers his/her/zir service for the benefit of a community. Service to your community can mean bringing a neighbor soup when they are sick, cleaning up a nearby park with friends to spending time serving internationally. Getting involved in your community at CU can be as simple as serving during the VRC's Better Boulder, Better World event or signing up to go on an Alternative Break trip and do service with other like-minded CU students.

Any of our student staff can connect you to volunteer opportunities in the Boulder and surrounding communities. Here are a few ways to get connected with our office and events.

Volunteer Opportunities

Residence Life is here for you!

Residence Life

Living on campus and being a part of Residence Life provides you with some really amazing opportunities to find and create meaningful connections during your college experience. Students that feel connected tend to also feel more successful, and there is almost an endless amount of ways to connect on campus, for practically any type of person—it's not one size fits all. We offer residential academic programs and living and learning communities that create community right in your hall. There are also plenty of opportunities through student employment, RHA, hall council and the hundreds of clubs, groups and activities available to you.

Residence Hall Association

CU Boulder RHA is a student-run organization dedicated to advocating for the interests and welfare of residence hall students, while also providing opportunities for their personal growth and development. It is an organization of students committed to developing leadership, honoring diversity, recognizing achievement, promoting scholarship, as well as stimulating engagement and involvement among students who reside in the residence halls. Through legislation, fair representation from each hall and open discussion of issues facing students, the Residence Hall Association acts as the voice of students living in the residence halls to the university and the administration.

Hall Council

Hall councils are student government bodies that are part of each residence hall, and they are open to any student living in the halls. Students can run for an official seat or attend meetings as a community member. The councils plan and produce events and programs, review and create legislation to advocate for residence hall students and help develop hall identity and tradition.

Being a council member can be a great opportunity to develop leadership experience, collaborate on various projects, effect change in your community and most importantly, have fun!

Additional information is available on the Residence Hall Association website

Community Centers

Community centers are the hearts and social hubs of each residence hall through providing information, social activities and making sure residents feel at home when they enter their communities. As a part of community centers, each student staff member will greet all visitors and will be prepared to assist with any needs they have. The primary purpose of our community centers is to make our halls a more welcoming, engaging and inclusive environment for all!

Visit your community center to:

  • Check out various games and cleaning supplies
  • Sign out a temp key for your room
  • Participate in hall activities
  • Become involved
  • Ask general questions

Resident Advisors & Hall Directors

Resident advisors (RAs) are student support staff that live in the residence halls. They have been through freshman year and are available to support you as you make the transition from home to college life. Whether it be a tough break-up, academic struggles or homesickness, your RA is there to help. You can also expect them to reach out to you periodically throughout the year—they'll be interested to get to know you and ask how you're experiencing college life.

Hall directors are professional staff that either live right in the hall or very close by. Through student development, community-building events and one-on-one interactions, hall directors help residents gain important life skills that support their success in college and their lives after graduation.