Vanguard University of Southern California

Global Village Learning Community

What is a learning community?
A set of individuals living together with a common interest to learn and grow together.

Who is the ideal resident for this floor?
This community is intended to challenge and motivate students whose interests, experiences, and aspirations have a strong international component, including students planning international majors/minors, interested in international internships, study abroad, work or service. Because this environment is designed to cultivate and further enhance an inter-culture community, we are looking for students who are willing to embrace diversity through learning about various cultures.

What are the requirements to live on this floor?

  • A desire to know about and practice ideas related to a global community
  • Plan together one global community project during the school year
  • Plan together a cross-cultural service component each semester
  • Attendance at monthly floor meeting- speaker, lecture, etc.
  • Priority is given to juniors and seniors. Highly qualified sophomores will be placed on the floor if space is available.
  • Good academic standing

What are the benefits of living on this floor?

  • The name, specific programs, speakers and activities of the floor are all determined by the students living in the community.
  • This is a unique opportunity to learn alongside peers who have the same passions as you
  • There are only 20 students allowed to live on these two quads
  • This community is located in Balboa Hall -1 quad of men, 1 quad of women

Students in learning communities report greater academic engagement, institutional commitment, and a more positive learning environment than similar students not enrolled in a learning community.

How can I live on this floor?
Submit an application (before housing registration for priority).  Applications can be downloaded HERE or picked up in the housing office.