"Since joining the RLC, I've noticed a change in my ability to work in group settings and establish common goals. I've identified several characteristics that define a leader, and I've learned how to amplify those qualities within myself. Living in Peddrew-Yates has been absolutely incredible. It's a built-in community of forward thinkers who are there whether you need help with homework, someone to talk to, or someone to go to a movie with! I truly believe the RLC has helped me develop into a more focused and determined leader, and I wouldn't have changed a thing about my freshman year!

~ Margaret Morris

First Year Application

The Application Process: Please be sure to follow all of the steps.

  1. Students must go to the Theme Housing Application Page and fill out the general information form (select "Residential Leadership Community" as their first choice).
  2. The student will be sent a confirmation email that will include essay questions for his/her application. The student must write the essays and submit them to the site listed in the confirmation email.

First Year Application Essay Questions

  1. Please share your high school involvement by presenting the following categories in list format: educational achievements (including GPA), extracurricular activities (clubs, activities, leadership positions held, community service), work experience, and honors/awards.
  2. Identify an unconventional leader and articulate specific qualities that make him or her a leader. Which qualities can you identify with the most? What qualities does this person have that you wish you possess? Answer in 500-600 words.
  3. Please expand on an aspect of your character, or something unique about yourself that is not demonstrated in your answer to question one. Please do this in 200 words or less.
  4. Discuss your experiences working with people different from yourself. What will you do to build these skills and contribute to the Residential Leadership Community, an environment that is open and respectful to all who participate? Answer in 300-500 words.

Additional Information

  • For Priority Consideration applications (including essay responses) must be submitted by May 1, 2009.
  • You will be notified about your admission to the RLC by July 30, 2009.
  • Requested roommates cannot be guaranteed due to a number of factors:
    • The limited space available due to the popularity of the programs.
    • The possibility of one roommate being accepted into one theme program and the other not.
    • While both requested roommates may be accepted into the program, there may only be random spaces available depending on how late the individuals have been accepted into the program.
  • Should you decide to withdraw from consideration to the RLC, please contact either Kris Dahm or James Penven immediately at 540-231-6205 in the Residential Life Office.

Intern Application

Students interested in either the Spring 2009 internship for class credit or the paid position for Fall 2009-Spring 2010 should fill out the application below and turn it in to Femoyer 320 by 5:00pm on November 7th.

2009 Intern Application.doc (To be filled out on Microsoft Word)

2009 Intern Application.pdf (To be printed out and filled out by hand)

Student Teaching Assistant Application

Students interested in applying for one of the STA positions should fill out the applicaiton below and turn it in to Femoyer 320 by 5:00pm on November 7th.

STA 2009-2010 Application.doc (To be filled out on Microsoft Word)

STA 2009-2010 Application.pdf (To be printed out and filled out by hand)