Within the college houses, residential programs allow students (and sometimes faculty) who share a passion for a particular subject to live together. The subjects of the programs range from arts and culture to science and technology. The programs have a separate application process that usually requires an essay, but it’s well worth the extra work — applying to a residential program takes you out of the housing lottery and targets your application to a certain college house, which can help students who are looking to live in a particular building. Once you’re in a program, a residential advisor will usually organize a few activities for the floor. It is a very low-level time commitment, but a great way to take control of the housing selection process and meet people who share common interests. The underclassman deadline is Jan. 20; incoming freshmen apply during the summer.
See the complete on-campus FAQ here.
