ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The core course, Environment and Society, deepens students’ understanding of the vital connection between contemporary social organization and environmental change through a series of lectures, films, readings, small-group discussions, and an individual research project. The course enables students to develop their academic reading skills in a seminar format.

EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

• College Eight, enriched by its diversity, is an informal and inclusive community that emphasizes the importance of individual academic success.
• Independent undergraduate research and community service are encouraged, and the student garden offers a quarterly internship for academic credit.
• The faculty, representing a broad spectrum of majors and academic interests, encourages students to become involved with the complex problems of contemporary society.
• A wide variety of co-curricular activities invite students to connect their academic work with other interests.
• The multicultural programming committees bring together students, staff, and faculty to develop high-quality educational and celebratory events.

HOUSING AND DINING

• Residence halls are arranged in four quads, each with two buildings and approximately 90 residents.
• Halls are coeducational with the exception of a womenís hall, a menís hall may be requested.
• The apartments are reserved for continuing and upper-division students.
• Themed Housing options
• A Dining hall and cafe are located at this college.

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