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Special Learning Environments
In accordance with its mission, the Department of Residence Life has established some special environments to provide additional living options for students to enhance their learning opportunities. These communities are created in collaboration with other campus Departments.

First Year Experience Program
Wellness Community
Engineering and Architecture Floors
Pharmacy Floors

First Year Experience Program (FYE)
The first year of college is one of the most critical times for students and a significant factor in persistence and success. Research indicates that when first year students live in a residence hall, they are more likely to persist to their sophomore year and eventually finish college than students who live elsewhere (Upcraft, Gardner, et. al., 2005). As such, first year experience programs are integral in providing support and opportunities for students to make a successful transition to NDSU. Considering this need, the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs are committed to developing and sustaining programs to support first year students. The FYE program is located in Reed/Johnson and Weible Halls and provides a living environment in which first year students have the resources and support to successfully transition from high school to college. This culture provides a solid foundation from which students will grow, learn, and progress toward successful completion of the baccalaureate degree.

Wellness Community
The Wellness Community is a living environment in which students and staff are focused on all dimensions of wellness. Students living in the community choose a balanced and healthy lifestyle and seek to enhance it by supporting each other in making healthy choices. Students are committed to remaining substance-free (alcohol, illegal drugs, and tobacco) both on and off campus. Community members and staff provide opportunities for mutual support and education in the seven dimensions of wellness. The Wellness Community is a collaborative effort with the Health and Wellness Center and is currently located on the eighth and ninth floors of Seim Hall.

Students wanting to be part of the Wellness Community must agree to and complete a Wellness Community contract. This can be downloaded at the link below.

Wellness Contract

Engineering and Architecture Floors
The Engineering and Architecture programs have the largest population of students at NDSU. These floors provide a common living space for students studying in any area of Engineering and Architecture. The College of E & A provides support through faculty involvement with students on the floor and by providing computer labs and computer programs related to the major. In addition, Engineering and Architecture student organizations participate in a fall showcase to encourage new students to join these academic groups. E & A communities are currently located on sixth and seventh floors of Sevrinson Hall.

Pharmacy House
The Pharmacy House, established in 2006, is available for Pre-Pharmacy students who are working to gain admittance into the program. The College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Sciences supports this house by assisting in the recruitment of house members and facilitating programs throughout the year focusing on student success. The Pharmacy House is currently located on eighth and ninth floors of Thompson Hall.