Living Guidelines
Discover the community guidelines and expectations that ensure a cooperative and enriching living experience in La Casa.
La Casa residents enjoy the visit of Dasher, the La Casa therapy dog, and Dr. Ray Chin.
About the Environment
La Casa provides a perfect environment for the development of extracurricular activities related to the academic fields of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian languages and cultures. It also offers a unique opportunity for students to develop their language skills by total immersion in a Spanish-speaking environment and to interact with students with similar interests.
Guidelines
Students living at La Casa are expected to:
- Live and work cooperatively, sharing household maintenance and kitchen responsibilities.
- Speak Spanish or Portuguese within the house, including with the Faculty Advisor and Spanish & Portuguese-speaking guests.
- Attend and co-plan weekly dinners, participating in setup, cooking, and cleanup.
- Attend official events, including academic and cultural programs and community development activities.
- Maintain an attitude of enthusiasm, cooperation, and respect at all times.
- La Casa is a substance-free community, students must abide by this policy.
- Follow the same college housing rules as other on-campus residences, unless specified otherwise. Refer to the Student Handbook and Guide for On-campus Living for detailed housing policies and regulations.
To remain eligible to continue living in La Casa, residents must meet the expectations and responsibilities listed above.