Giving Opportunities

Support what you love about the RC.

Every gift, at any level, contributes to the strength and continuity of the RC community.

If you have something specific in mind, see all RC funds!

Ways to Give

Multiple funds support the Residential College. If you want your gift to go where it's needed most, start here.

RC Strategic Gift Fund (349830)

The language coffee hours. The visual arts studios. The Drama Program. A gift to the RC Strategic Fund keeps these running for the students living in East Quad now.

Give to the RC Strategic Fund

Residential College Scholarship and Engagement Fund (354190)

For some students, financial aid is what makes the RC possible at all. The Residential College Scholarship and Engagement Fund provides that aid, along with funding for professional development and for the senior thesis, so that cost is not what decides how far an RC education goes.

Give to the Scholarship Fund

The RC Today

The Residential College is built on connection: small classes, close faculty mentorship, and a shared commitment to engaged liberal arts education. Here is how students describe it now.

What We Loved About RC

“The RC has influenced my academic and career paths, all while exposing me to new ideas, people and cultures and teaching me how to be an open-minded, caring and conscientious learner and person in our community and broader society.”

– Lilllian Pearce (she/her), A.B. ’23

“I love that wherever you go in East Quad, there’s always an RC student doing something creative - whether it be playing music, making art, or displaying their own form of expression. The students in the RC are incredibly brilliant and studious, but they also know how to have fun with their friends.

All of the RC faculty I’ve met have been just as unique as the program, and they’ve all been awesome in their own ways. The environment and the people of the RC demonstrate great passion and I think the passion is one of the strong feelings you get from the RC.”

– Paige Bost (any/all), LSA Class of ’25

“The RC as a whole is a very inclusive and open minded community to be a part of. Most people here are always open to making a new friend or helping if you need something real quick and if not they may know someone else who can help a bit better. It’s a community that helps you feel comfortable with your new surroundings in no time.”

– Myles Ware (he/him), LSA Class of ’25

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The College You're Supporting

Founded in 1967, the Residential College is a four-year interdisciplinary program that celebrates the best of the liberal arts within LSA. With 4 majors, 4 minors, 5+1 immersion languages, 4 visual arts studios, the Keene Theater, and 8 unique community-engagement programs, the RC is truly unlike any other space on campus.

In the RC, we strive to foster academic independence. We encourage students to explore their passions and intellectual curiosity, charting their own academic journey. Small class sizes and a close-knit community, personalized attention, and meaningful relationships with our distinguished faculty define our approach. We nurture critical thinking, ignite creativity, and cultivate a love of lifelong learning.

We also embrace global citizenship and leadership development. RC students engage with diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, as we firmly believe that education extends beyond the classroom walls. By emphasizing empathy, ethical decision-making, and intercultural understanding, we equip RC students with the tools to address complex global challenges with compassion and integrity.

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