2012 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 Alcala Park. Living on Campus Five campus-housing areas are designated for freshmen. Within the freshmen residential facilities, floors and wings are gender specific and offer either semi-private or community-style bathrooms. Upperclassmen and transfer students also have the opportunity to experience on-campus living, and can choose from five uniquely styled apartment complexes. Graduate and law students are housed in Manchester Village and the Presidio Terrace Apartments. ln 2011-2012, Living Learning Communities (LLCs) will be housed in the Missions B complex, bringing students with similar interests - such as the Honors program, sustainability and socia l change - together within the residence hall areas. Freshmen in the LLCs are able to share ideas, discuss different perspectives outside of class and enjoy the company of friends with similar passions. This program is a partnership between the Department of Student Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences. This year, a total of 2,600 freshman, transfer, returning upperclassmen, law and graduate students are enjoying the academic, programming, safety and convenience benefits associated with being members of the campus residential community. Student residents have immediate access to resident faculty members as well as professiona l community directors, resident ministers and student resident assistants who are committed to enhancing their academic , social and spiritual growth.

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