LCs and Housing – Learning Communities

Learning Communities and University Housing for 2026

Residential Learning Community (RLC) students are required to complete the online Colorado State University Housing application at www.myhousing.colostate.edu. RLC Room selection runs June 15^th -June 26^th,and space within RLC Residence Halls is limited. To ensure the best opportunity to select a space within their RLCs designated Residence Halls, applications should be submitted no later than June 12, 2026. RLC acceptance and a completed Housing application are required in order to be eligible to live on campus within an RLC. Please note that housing within an RLC Residence Hall cannot always be guaranteed.

Residential Learning Community students who choose to utilize the University Housing roommate selection process as a part of the Housing application must select a roommate from their RLC group. If a student selects a roommate who is not in the same RLC, their participation in the RLC may be impacted.

Additional information from your individual RLC will be sent to students regarding any orientation dates and other requirements.

If you have specific questions about your residence hall application, please contact University Housing at (970) 491-4719 or housing@colostate.edu.

Which Community is Right for You?

First-Year Students

First Year

Vida Residential Learning Community

In Vida, life and learning come together. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Exploratory Studies join a vibrant community where curiosity thrives and connections matter. CLA students will also be considered for the Boost Scholarship.

First Year

Agricultural Leadership

As a part of the College of Agricultural Science (CAS), students will register for a 2-credit seminar that examines the philosophical and historical foundations of agriculture, complemented by case study exploration of agricultural leaders and their practices.

First Year

Warner College of Natural Resources

Warner Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) support students’ leadership development in natural resources, sustainability, and outdoor leadership.

First Year

Transfer Students

Align Scientific Learning Community

Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience undergraduate students come together to cultivate an inclusive community of scientists committed to improving the health of animals, people, and the planet.

First Year

Continuing Students

Living Substance Free

The Living Substance Free Community in Corbett Hall is a community for students who are committed to a lifestyle free from alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

First Year

Key Communities

The Key Communities are learning communities for first year students designed to honor the strengths of each student to foster students’ transition to and through the University.

First Year

Honors Residential Learning Community

The Honors Residential Learning Community (HRLC) offers incoming Honors students an opportunity to connect with the Honors program and live with students who share their interests.

First Year

Health & Exercise Science

In the Health & Exercise Science (HES) Residential Learning Community, you will live with other students who are taking the same courses, have similar career goals, and with students that are often vested in living active and healthy lifestyles.

First Year

Engineering Community

Located in Academic Village and Edwards Hall, Engineering majors of this community can take advantage of academic assistance, mentorship, events, student organization meetings, and tutoring.

First Year

Amplify

Located in Pinon Hall, Laurel Village, students with College of Natural Sciences majors live, learn, and grow together in Amplify. Through our residential and academic experiences, our students come together in a community that amplifies their individual voices.

Continuing Students

If you are interested in being a part of a learning community beyond your first year, check out the following:

First Year

Continuing Students

Living Substance Free

The Living Substance Free Community in Corbett Hall is a community for students who are committed to a lifestyle free from alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

*Many of the first-year Learning Communities have the option to continue beyond the first year. Contact individual communities for more information.

Transfer Students

If you are a transfer student interested in any of the communities listed above, contact the specific community to determine if it is a good fit for you. Many of the communities can accommodate transfer students. You can also find out more information about Transfer Programs at CSU here. Additionally, we have the following learning communities that are specifically for transfer students: