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Residential College
Residential College
The Residential College (RC) is a lively four-year program nestled within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Whether you're an incoming first-year, already in LSA, or considering an RC major, there's a place for you to thrive here!
Our Mission
At the Residential College (RC), we are dedicated to helping LSA undergraduate students develop their intellectual interests and creative talents in a supportive environment!
Our faculty and staff inspire students to take charge of their education, actively participate in classes and extracurricular activities, think critically about what they learn, reflect on experiences, and engage with both the University community and the wider world.
To help YOU achieve your goals, the RC offers:
- A Four-Year Living-Learning Community: Live with your peers in East Quad and enjoy easy access to our art studios, dining hall, theater, and study lounges! Join the RC community for field trips, guest speakers, study breaks, craft nights, and more.
- An Innovative Curriculum: Our curriculum is constantly evolving to stay fresh and relevant! It’s designed to connect you with diverse communities and experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
- Interdisciplinary Opportunities: Explore a wide range of interdisciplinary courses, concentrations, and programs. Plus, you’ll have access to all the courses and programs available at the larger University!
- Personalized Advising from Orientation to Graduation: Smaller, dedicated advising staff who work in the building where you live! Build a relationship with an advisor who can guide you through your academic career and beyond.
In essence, the Residential College combines the close-knit, supportive community of a small liberal arts college with the vast academic and cultural resources of a world-class research university. Join us and experience the best of both worlds!
Study in Style with the RC 😎
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Visit the RC
Our community is vibrant, engaging, and student-led! Prospective students are invited to explore a community where student initiative, creativity, and collaboration thrive.
Study with the RC
Experience the unique benefits of small classes, personalized study, and interdisciplinary learning today! Majors, minors, and classes are open to all LSA students 🌟 📚
Language in the RC
Spanish, French, German, Japanese, & Russian! Develop impressive linguistic skills through immersive instruction, exciting co-curriculars, and unparalleled peer support.
Engage with the RC
Our seven community engagement programs focus on social justice and local activism. Students can intern, volunteer, and take classes with these programs! 🌎 🏘️
The Keene Theater in East Quad, where student creativity shines!
Run by the Residential College, our state-of-the-art venue hosts a range of performances, from student plays to professional concerts, throughout the academic year. With accessible facilities and cutting-edge technology, the Keene Theater is the perfect place to experience the arts. Join us for upcoming events—many are free and open to the public!
Check out what's happening in the RC!
Featured News
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RC Hopwood Winners!
The Hopwood Program was created from a bequest by Avery Hopwood (U-M Class of 1905), a successful playwright who requested the funds be used to support “the new, the unusual, and the radical” in student writing.
RC Senior Awards 2025
Outstanding members of the class of 2025 were honored with awards named for Charlie Bright, Janet Hegman Shier, James Robertson, and others for excellence in the arts, language learning, community building, and embodying the spirit of the RC.
The RC Art Gallery
The Residential College Art Gallery hosts three professional artist exhibits every year along with two Student Showcases which allow students in the Visual Arts Program to present their work. Each exhibit is celebrated with a reception that welcomes the artist or artists to our space. Receptions are open to the public.
Gallery Hours: 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday during the academic year. The public is welcome.
