Incoming Student Experiences
Every student entering the College of Arts and Sciences at ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø has three options, in addition to the traditional living experience, to enhance and customize their onboarding experience:Ìý
- Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program (MASP).
- Living and Learning Communities (LLCs).
- Residential Academic Programs (RAPs).
Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program (MASP)Ìý
MASP is an inclusive academic communityÌýcomprised of high-achievingÌýstudents dedicated to pursuing academic excellence at ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø.
MASPÌýsupportsÌýmotivated traditionally underrepresented and/or first-generation students who want to be part of a diverse, multi-cultural academic enrichment community in the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýMASP is also a cooperative and collaborative program that offers a participation scholarship and dedicated space for activities, advising, studyingÌýand seminars.
Residential academic programs (RAPs)
RAPS are elective programs in which students live together in a residence hall, share common academic interests, participate in specially tailored small first-year classes, have unique access to faculty, and engage in co-curricular activities that reinforce the program’s academic theme.
In the College of Arts and Sciences, there are seven options to choose from that focus on everything from the arts to pre-health.
Living and learning communities (LLCs)
LLCs provide a residence hall environment to students in which participants live together in same hall and engage in activities that reinforce a particular academic or special-interest theme.
Looking for additional resources for incoming students?
New Student & Family Programs is the campus resource for new students and their families as they begin their journey at ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø.
It is heavily recommended that all new freshman take the First-Year Seminar, an excellent opportunity to connect with prestigious faculty and explore a unique topic of interest while earning credit toward your graduation.
All information on applying for housing, potential housing options and dining information can be found on theÌý.