2011 USD Fact Book

Campus Culture One of the best parts about being a student at the University of San Diego is experiencing life on campus. The friendly and energetic atmosphere guarantees that there is always something to do, and someone to do it with. The active, thriving community offers plenty of opportunities to get involved with fellow students and residents from the neighborhood surrounding Alcalá Park. Living on Campus Five campus-housing areas are designated for freshmen. Another six on-campus apartment complexes are available to accommodate sophomores, juniors, seniors, plus law and graduate students. Manchester Village accommodates 293 upper-class undergraduate, graduate and law students, and houses the Wisdom for the Real World program, aimed at helping students make a smooth transition upon graduation. Within the buildings, floors and wings are gender specific and offer either private or community-style bathrooms. Residential Learning Communities place students with similar interests — such as science or social change — together within the residence hall areas. Professional live-in administrators, staff and graduate students, plus 75 student resident assistants, support the Residential Life program. In addition, six faculty members and 10 University Ministry staff live in the residence halls.

Student Life Pavilion The 50,000-square-foot Student Life Pavilion — the hub of campus life — features an outdoor Plaza Mayor, numerous dining spaces with a wide range of delicious dining options, an award-winning market and numerous spaces for student government, Greek life and student centers and organizations. The facility is in the process of seeking gold LEED certification as a reflection of the building’s environmental practices regarding sustainability.

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