2018 USD Fact Book

Campus Culture

One of the best things 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 from the neighborhood surrounding Alcalá Park. On-campus housing is available to students all four years, and is a requirement of the first- and second-year experience — unless commuting from home. Within the first-year residential facilities, floors and wings are gender specific and offer either semiprivate or community-style restrooms. Upper-division and transfer students can choose from five uniquely styled apartment complexes. Graduate and law students are housed in the Presidio Terrace Apartments. All first-year students participate in Living Learning Communities (LLCs). LLCs bring students with similar interests — such as honors, sustainability and social change — together in the residence hall areas. First-year students in the LLCs are able to share ideas, discuss different perspectives outside of class and enjoy the company of friends with similar passions; thereby becoming more engaged in their residential community. This program is a partnership between the Division of Student Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences. Second-year students can participate in the Second-Year Torero Experience Program (STEP), a collaborative effort designed for sophomore-specific needs, including career development and a focus on community building and wellness. A total of 2,600 first-year, transfer, returning upper-division, law and graduate students are enjoying the academic, programming, safety and convenient benefits associated with being members of the campus residential community in 2017-18. All resident students have immediate access to professional community directors, resident ministers and student resident assistants who are committed to enhancing their academic, social and spiritual growth. Both the LLCs and Transfer Learning Communities for nonresidential students help fulfill a core curriculum course and the first-year integration component necessary for graduation.

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