2009-10 University Catalog

A number of the residence halls are home to residential academic programs (RAPs), whereby students live in and take special classes in their hall that meet core curriculum and/or other course requirements. These special academic programs are described in the College of Arts and Sciences and Other Academic Programs sections. Most of these programs charge additional fees. They include:

• The Baker Residential Academic Program* is designed for freshmen and sophomores in the College of Arts and Sciences interested in the natural sciences and environmental studies.
• Chancellor's Leadership Residential Academic Program (CLR)*, dedicated to the development of community and professional leaders among students from all schools and colleges on the Boulder campus, is housed in Williams Village. CLR offers two academic tracks: the Ethnic Living and Learning Community (ELLC) and the Service Initiative (SI). Some scholarships to cover the program fee are available for those in need.
• Farrand Residential Academic Program* offers 400 freshmen and sophomores in the College of Arts and Sciences the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a small liberal arts college while taking advantage of the resources of a large university.
• The Kittredge Honors Program* is a residential academic program within the general Honors Program. KHP provides the flavor of a small liberal arts college within the context of the vast resources of a major university. The program is open to 200 high-ability students, who are considered integral members of the Kittredge community.
• The Libby Arts Residential Academic Program (LRAP)* is designed primarily for first- and second-year College of Arts and Sciences students interested in the arts. LRAP offers a curriculum in the arts, including visual arts, theatre and dance, film studies, and music. In addition to small class sizes in a living and learning environment, co-curricular activities provide a sense of community and a unique opportunity to interact with faculty and LRAP advisors across art disciplines.
• The Sewall Residential Program* is limited to approximately 330 freshman and sophomore students in the College of Arts and Sciences who are interested in the American West experience.
• The Global Studies Residential Academic Program* was created to promote international understanding and the recognition of global interdependencies.

Living and Learning Communities also enhance the learning environment. Several communities offer themed housing without the formal connection to faculty found with the RAPs.

• The B? Business Living and Learning Community* is limited to approximately 70 first-year students enrolled in the Leeds School of Business. The community participants work together on their areas of expertise within the business curriculum and enjoy close access to advisors and faculty.
• The Hallett Diversity Program* was created to encourage students to learn about differences and to celebrate them. It provides leadership opportunities and an environment for acquiring awareness of one's own and others' culture and values.
• The Quadrangle Engineering and Sciences Living and Learning Community* is comprised of students studying engineering and natural science who live in Aden, Brackett, Cockerell, or Crosman halls, or a portion of Hallett Hall. This program offers residents specialized tutoring, extensive computer system access, and professional counseling and advising. An additional fee of $65 per semester was charged in 2008-09 to cover support activities (fee is subject to change).
• Spectrum,* part of the Hallett Diversity Program, offers a variety of social and educational activities including leadership opportunities. Spectrum is designed to provide a supportive place for individuals of all sexual identities including gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and their allies.

The Community on Academic Programs in the Residence Halls (CAPRH) develops academic programs in CU-Boulder's residence halls. Funded projects include a faculty luncheon program in the halls, informal activities that promote out-of-the-classroom interaction between faculty and students, and special arts and sciences core curriculum courses presented directly in the halls. All programs facilitate greater interaction between faculty and students, and foster the integration of students' academic life with their campus residence hall life. Interested students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in the planning and submission of projects to the council.

Residence hall room and board rates per person, per semester, for the 2008-09 academic year were as follows:

19 meals/week and double room $4,930

19 meals/week and single room $5,681

Different meal plans are available. A modest rate increase should be expected for the 2009-10 year.

New freshman and transfer students receive information from Housing & Dining Services about applying for accommodations after they have confirmed their intent to attend the university. Housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier applications are submitted, the better chance students have of being assigned to the residence hall of their choice. (Please note that Housing & Dining Services does not guarantee assignment to a particular building or program, type of accommodation, or a specific roommate.)

Space for the fall term can normally be assured for all freshmen who apply for housing by mid-May. However, due to heavy demand for limited hall space, the university cannot always guarantee that freshmen who apply for housing late (usually after mid-May for the fall term) will find space available in the residence halls. If this is the case, students are so advised and are given appropriate instructions regarding wait lists and/or assistance in securing off-campus housing.

Note: Application for admission to the university and application for housing are two separate transactions. Application for housing does not guarantee admission to the university, nor does admission to the university guarantee that housing will be available. For information regarding admission notification and confirmation procedures, see the Undergraduate Admission section.

A security deposit ($300 for 2008-09) is required to apply for residence hall accommodations. (Deposit is subject to change.)

All housing contracts are for the full two-semester academic year or remainder thereof. An early termination of contract is subject to financial penalties as stated in the residence halls contract.