Special Interest Housing
Our campus offers many different living opportunities from different style rooms, apartments, themed living areas, as well as living learning communities. Below are some descriptions of the communities on our campus. Some options change from year to year; this information is for our 2012-2013 academic year.
Living Learning Communities (LLCs):
What is a LLC?
LLCs are created to enhance the residential and educational experience of students. Participants live together in a residence hall community and actively engage in fostering community growth by providing a holistic approach to student development and learning through academic partnerships, service-learning opportunities, research initiatives, and intentional and focused programming efforts.
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
The First-Year Experience Living-Learning Community provides students the unique opportunity to explore various styles of leadership, discover their passions and become immersed in the Stetson community. FYE fosters an environment that believes that leadership is not about position or title, but rather about building relationships, inspiring action and creating positive change. Development topics and issues will be explored through initiatives designed specifically for FYE residents; including community engagement projects, workshops and other activities.
- Open to all First-Year Students.
- The FYE Living-Learning Community is located in Carson/Hollis Halls.
HONORS HOUSE
The Honors House Living-learning Community is for students who want to take their Honors Program experience to the next level by living with fellow Honors students! Students in the Honors House bring their classroom discussions back home for outside-the-classroom awesomeness, providing more opportunities for group discussion, collaboration, and community-building.
- Open to any First-Year students who are admitted to the University Honors Program.
- The Honors House Living-Learning Community is located in The Honors House.
SECOND-YEAR EXPERIENCE
The Sophomore-Year Experience Living-learning Community is for students who want to maximize their Stetson experience through self-discovery, leadership development and career exploration with faculty, staff and community partners.
- Open to any Second-Year students.
- The Second-Year Experience Living-Learning Community is located in Nemec Hall (Beta)
WELLNESS HOUSE
The Wellness House Living-learning Community is for students who want to lead healthy lifestyles! Students in the Wellness House learn about health and wellness from a holistic standpoint that emphasizes physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and academic well-being. Partners from the Office of Health and Wellness and related academic programs will work with residents to promote these lifestyles in their lives and around campus.
- Open to any students who have an interest in leading healthy lifestyles.
- The Wellness House Living-Learning Community is located in The Wellness House.
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP
The Women's Leadership Living-Learning Community is designed for female students who want to explore their interests and passions in relation to leadership development within a group of strong female leaders. Participants will gain greater understanding about themselves, learn about leadership opportunities in our community, develop goals related to their own leadership development and organizational involvement, and work as a team to help other women in the community meet their goals, too.
- Open to all female First-Year students who have a passion for leadership development.
- The Women's Leadership Living-Learning Community is located in Chaudoin Hall (1st)
Living Learning Community (LLC) Engaged Leaders Scholarship:
New for 2012/2013! For students interested in being involved at a higher level and who may need assistance this scholarship may be for you. Students willing to commit an average of 5 hours a week to LLC initiatives such as
attending/partnering with RA, other scholarship recipients, LLC staff and faculty advisors to put on programs, provide passive educational opportunities and/or engage in community building activities. They value the importance of educational interactions in and out of the classroom & displays leadership potential. More information at can be found here. Student apply through the admission/financial aid office.
Create-Your-Own-Themed Housing:
New for 2012/2013! Sometimes students have a shared interest or theme… Some love video games, some love the School of Music, Sustainability, or being Global Citizens. Starting in Spring 2012, we will allow upper-class students to sign up for housing for the next academic year in the beginning of the housing sign-up process if they meet the number requirement and have an approved themed idea. More details about this option and process will be published in early February in our housing sign-up materials.
Housing Options:
GENDER NEUTRAL HOUSING OPTION
This option allows for persons of any gender to share common spaces within apartment style housing allowing for growth and personal reflection without the stereotypical gender boundaries of traditional on-campus housing options. This offering provides less-gendered environments similar to ones you would find in off-campus apartments or personal homes.
- Currently open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students living in the University Village Apartments.
- Beginning Fall 2012, students in apartments, or in private or suite-style rooms within co-ed residence halls (such as Emily and Hall A), can choose to make their room/suite/apartment gender neutral.
PET FRIENDLY HOUSING OPTION
The Pet Friendly Housing is centered on students wishing to live on-campus with a pet. The focus of this community is to create that “home away from home” feel, while developing personal student accountability and promoting being responsible members of the community.
What is a pet?
Pets are defined as all living animals other than humans or service animals such as fish, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rats, mice, cats and dogs (under 50 pounds).
Where are Pets Permitted on Campus?
Acceptable pets (listed above) are allowed to live in the designated pet friendly areas. We have expanded pet-friendly housing as an option in multiple facilities for this year. All other residential facilities must adhere to the University Pet Policy found within the Guide to Residential Living & information in the Housing Lease. Pets, other than fish, are not allowed in non-designated pet friendly areas. Dogs may not exceed fifty pounds in weight when fully grown. Pit bulls, Rottweiler, Chows, Akita and wolf breeds, or any mix containing these or any dog that displays aggressive behavior are not allowed on campus at any time.
Registration and Inoculation Info
All pets residing on campus must be registered with Housing & Residential Life. There will be a nonrefundable Pet Friendly Housing fee of $50 per semester for all pets. The charge will be placed directly on your student account.
Certification of all appropriate vaccinations and a photograph of the pet must be presented when registering. It is recommended for dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered before coming to campus. All pets must have a current Rabies vaccination and be licensed with the City of DeLand. Rabies Tags are sold by most veterinarian offices. License tags are sold through the City of DeLand's cashier's office upon presentation of your rabies tag.