Science & Honors Communities
Science Theme Living Learning Community
The School of Science and the Office of Residence & Community Life are pleased to offer the Science Living Learning Community for first year students in Assumption Hall. Residents of the Science Theme Living Learning Community will:
>>Be provided with increased support in common basic courses, particularly in math, physics and chemistry, through continued learning with their peers, and advising and mentoring from live-in science faculty.
>>Participate in both formal and informal events of particular interest to the students in the program, including, field trips, team building activities, study groups, and meals with faculty.
>>Have access to tutoring from live-in upper-class science mentors.
The program includes eligible first year students who are are intending to major within the School of Science and are registering for any of the following courses for Fall: Biology 10/11; Chemistry 8, 9; Math 2, 13, 27, 28, 39
If you would like to participate in the Science Living Learning Community, you can indicate this on your roommate preference survey which you will be asked to complete in the summer you enroll at Saint Mary's College. If you have further questions about the Science Community please contact Chris Jones at cjones@stmarys-ca.edu or (925)631-8047.
Honors Theme Living Program
Assumption Hall Honors Living and Learning Community
Incoming first-year Honors Program students have the opportunity to apply for the Honors Living and Learning Community in Assumption Hall. Residents of the First-Year Honors Living and Learning Community:
>>have access to free tutoring from live-in, upper division mentors versed in the sciences and the humanities and benefit from increased support in common first-year courses.
>>are eligible to participated in formal and informal community activities, including field trips, study groups, meals with faculty, trips to Bay Area music, theater and athletics events.
>>have access to a full kitchen, a spacious study, and a recreation lounge.
If you are a first-year Honors Program Students and wish to participate in the Honors Living and Learning Community, indicate your interest on the Honors Program Questionnaire you will receive in May after you have confirmed your enrollment at Saint Mary’s College. If you have any questions about the Honors Living and Learning Community, or the Honors Program, please contact Mary Volmer at mvolmer@stmarys-ca.edu or (925)631-8157.
South Claeys Honors Living and Learning Community
All sophomore, junior and senior Honors Program students are eligible to apply for Honors Housing in South Claeys Hall. Residents of the South Claeys Honors Living and Learning Community:
>>benefit from a community of similarly motivated peers who wish to enhance their studies through active participation in student leadership and service.
>>enjoy a primary role in the maintenance and development of Saint Mary’s College’s organic “Legacy Garden.”
>>participate in a variety of formal and informal events organized by students, for students in and around the SF Bay Area.
If you are a transfer or a continuing Honors Program Student and wish to participate in the South Claeys Honors Living and Learning Community or if have question about the Honors Program, please contact Mary Volmer at mvolmer@stmarys-ca.edu or (925)631-8157.
The Honors Living and Learning Communities invite students with a commitment to academic and civic excellence to live and work in an inclusive and supportive cohort. The first-year Honors Community, in Assumption Hall, eases honors students’ transition into college by acquainting them with faculty and by providing tutoring and a variety of recreation and service activities. The second, third and forth-year Honors Community, in South Claeys Hall, appeals to students who wish to enhance their studies by engaging in leadership and service opportunities on campus. Both communities are built around the concept that neither personal potential, nor a true respect for human difference can be reached in the absence of shared experience.
