Sub-Free Housing
Popular culture may suggest college as an alcohol-filled party, but we
understand that many students live a full, satisfied life without using
substances such as alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. Thus, Westhampton College
provides substance-free communities, environments where students come
together and connect socially with other college students who have
similar values regarding substance use in college. You may be asking
yourself, “Shouldn’t all first-year housing be substance-free?” The
intent of these communities is to bring together women who abstain from
the use of these substances in and out of their living environment.
Benefits of Participation
Living in a substance-free theme community enables residents to closely
interact with others who are looking for fun activities, providing them
with a built in social network. Students who choose to live in this
community will make a commitment to themselves and others in the community
to abstain from the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and other substances.
Students living in sub-free take on leadership responsibilities and learn
practical skills through the creation of and participation in a variety of
fun, engaging, and enlightening social opportunities offered by fellow
students, faculty, and staff. These activities, designed specifically to
support residents in their sub-free approach to college life, focus on
positive social interactions with peers. Residents of these communities
play an active role in determining what the community will accomplish over
the course of the year.
A
Resident Assistant (RA) specifically selected to work with the community
lives and closely with students. Professional staff members are also be
involved in overseeing the community and promoting the holistic
development and success of students.
Requirements for Participation
While everyone on campus must abide by certain guidelines, students living
in sub-free housing sign an agreement to abstain from the use of
substances and support other community members in their decision to live a
healthier, substance-free life.
In
addition, students have the opportunity to participate in community
activities and events that connect them with like-minded peers and will
assist in the development of standards that will contribute to the future
of substance-free living at the University.
Women who are interested should indicate a preference for the Substance
Free Community on their housing paperwork. This does not require a
separate application!
Contact:
Westhampton College Residence Life
wcreslife@richmond.edu
(804) 289-8470 |
