CHSS Residential Learning Community
Through the CHSS Residential Learning Community you will explore the social sciences and humanities to discover how CHSS disciplinary and interdisciplinary degrees can be used to think broadly, creatively, and analytically about a range of issues, from social justice and social media to ancient art, anime, and film. You will connect with CHSS faculty, alumni, and current students, attend events, and even look for “CHSS in the news” to learn how the toolkits we are assembling through CHSS degrees are helping you ask as well as answer the questions that matter the most—to society and to you, personally.
Exclusive CHSS Residential Learning Community academic and social opportunities
As a member of the CHSS Residential Learning Community, you’ll enroll in the CHSS 101 course, a dynamic introduction to interdisciplinary learning. In Fall 2025, students explored the theme, “Global Challenges: Rights and Resilience” through speaker series, enrichment activities, and immersive field trips led by faculty fellow Dr. Niklas Hultin. Each year introduces a fresh, exciting theme designed to bridge abstract concepts with real-world applications, showing you exactly how your studies translate into a future career!
Because students are together in multiple classes, you have the opportunity to get to know one another more quickly and on a deeper level. You will often walk to class, form study groups, and attend events together, which will help you develop closer friendships.
By forming a community with peers, asking homework questions, sharing insights and information with classmates who are also your neighbors, you will foster a better understanding of yourself and others and balance your academic and social life.
Building social connections around academic study can help increase motivation and develop intellectual development.
Questions? Contact the CHSS Student Success Team at chssadv@gmu.edu.