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Learning Communities
Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) at Appalachian State University provide students with a unique housing opportunity. One of the best ways to develop strong friendships and succeed in college is to join a learning community! RLCs are linked to a course and sponsored by a specific college or academic department. Being a part of an RLC community affords students an academic learning experience outside of the classroom in a fun and educational setting. After accepting placement into an RLC community, students will be profiled to enroll in the RLC designated course.
Please review each community description carefully as the application questions for RLCs may differ. Note: RLCs are only available for students housed for the full academic year (fall & spring semesters). New, incoming students admitted for Spring semester (including transfer students) cannot apply for RLCs due to space limitations.
Applying to a Residential Learning Community (RLC) Tutorial
Interested in applying to an RLC for the 2026-2027 academic year?
Click here to register
for the RLC Information Session on March 30th at 5:15 PM!
Please keep in mind that, as you apply, Appalachian offers several Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) that provide students with unique housing opportunities. Although optional, applying to an RLC is a part of the overall housing application process. If you are interested in applying for the Active Living, Exploring Autism and Neurodiversity, Living Green, and/or R.O.T.C. RLC(s) you may do so by following the steps listed below:
Login to the
University Housing portal
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You MUST begin your standard housing application prior to beginning your RLC Application
Click on the RLC Application link
Select up to three communities in order of preference
Follow the on-screen instructions to submit your responses
Submit the application as soon as possible
Check your @appstate.edu email regularly for an application decision
When responding to the essay questions on the RLC application, be sure to provide thoughtful responses to the questions. RLC decisions are based upon the strength of responses only. The selection committees cannot see your admissions application materials. The Appalachian Community of Education Scholars (ACES), the Honors College, and the Watauga Residential College, all have independent application processes, which are available on your MyMountaineer Portal. Please learn more by clicking on the community listed below. The Transfer and Early College Residential Communities are available to incoming students based on their profile as a Transfer or Early College student, and are not application-based.
Regarding RLC Roommates:
If you are accepted into an RLC, your roommate will also need to be accepted into the RLC. If you have already requested a roommate who will not be in this community then you must either opt into the RLC and not live with your preferred roommate
OR
opt out of the RLC so that you may have the option to live with your preferred roommate in another hall on campus.
Community Name
Side of Campus
A.C.E.S.
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East Side
Active Living
West Side
Exploring Autism and Neurodiversity
East Side
Honors College
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East Side
Living Green
West Side
Early College Residential Community
West Side
FirstGenAscent
West Side
R.O.T.C.
West Side
Watauga Residential College
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West Side
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