ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Introduction to University Discourse: Social Justice and Community is the required fall-quarter course for all College Ten first-year students. The seminar addresses the college’s focus on social justice issues while developing students’ writing, reading, oral-presentation, and critical-thinking skills.

EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

• Exploring Social Justice Issues, an optional two-credit class, examines current problems related to social injustice. Students can gain experience as teachers by enrolling in Teaching Social Justice.
• In the Praxis service-learning program, students volunteer or earn course credit for working at a community school or agency.
• The distinguished College Ten Leadership Certificate is awarded to students who actively participate in a series of leadership programs, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
• College Ten co-sponsors student opportunities with campus research centers focusing on social justice, such as the Center for Justice, Tolerance, and Community (CJTC).
• Students enjoy music, spoken word, and a relaxed environment at the student-run Café Revolutión.

HOUSING AND DINING

• Residence halls and apartment buildings house students in single, double, and triple rooms.
• All two and four-bedroom apartments have full kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, and internet connections. Ground-floor apartments have decks, and upper apartments have private balconies.
• Themed Housing options
• A dining hall is available at this college.

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