Residential Theme Communities
Our Residential Theme Communities
Discover Your Community at the University of Michigan-Flint!
Residential Theme Communities offer more than just a place to live; they provide a supportive environment where you can grow, connect, and thrive with fellow students who share your interests and passions.
Each community is centered around a unique theme, allowing you to dive deeper into topics that matter to you. There is a place for you, whether leadership, cultural exploration, wellness or networking to build relationships. You’ll live alongside peers with similar goals, creating friendships and a strong sense of belonging from day one.
Through partnerships with the Division of Student Affairs staff, our theme communities offer exciting events, hands-on learning, and opportunities to make a difference both on and off campus.
Ready to find your fit?
Explore each of our Residential Theme Communities below and see how you can make your UM-Flint and residence hall experience even more meaningful!
Benefits of participating in a learning or theme community:
- Increased connections with peers, faculty, and staff who have similar academic and/or personal interests.
- Participation in engaging activities, including retreats and off-campus excursions.
- Build leadership skills and other transferable skills that translate well on a résumé for post-graduate opportunities.
- Boosts academic success and personal development.
- Potential financial resources for housing and books (each program varies).
Leadership
Lead Where You Live. Grow Into Who You’re Meant to Be.
Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you want to explore what leadership really means in everyday life? The Leadership Residential Community is your chance to live alongside fellow changemakers and build your definition of leadership in a supportive, energizing environment.
This community invites you to go beyond titles and explore how leadership shows up in action, through collaboration, reflection, and real-world impact. With support from the Office of the Dean of Students, you’ll participate in conversations, workshops, and experiences that challenge you to grow as a person and a leader.
Gender & Sexuality
Live Proud. Live Connected.
The Gender & Sexuality Theme Community, in collaboration with the Center for Gender and Sexuality, offers a supportive and gender-inclusive housing option for LGBTQ+ students and their allies. It’s a place where you can live, learn, and grow together.
Students in this community will engage in peer-led programs, transformative dialogue, and community outreach, all while building meaningful relationships in a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment.
Whether attending a program, joining a service project with local organizations, or simply hanging out with friends who understand and celebrate you, this community is about belonging, connection, and fun. At UM-Flint, your home on campus should be a place where you can be yourself, feel safe, and thrive and this community is built to do just that.
Health and Well-Being
Live Well. Be Well. Thrive Together.
Ready to focus on your health, happiness, and personal growth? The Wellness Residential Community is your space to explore all aspects of well-being while building meaningful connections with others who care about living a balanced, healthy life.
Whether you’re into fitness, mindfulness, healthy eating, or just looking to create better habits, this community offers fun, interactive opportunities to explore all Dimensions of Well-being Defined (physical, emotional, environmental, financial, occupational, social, intellectual and spiritual). From wellness workshops and group activities to moments of rest and reflection, you’ll have the tools and support you need to feel your best.
Perfect for students interested in pre-health careers or anyone who values a well-rounded lifestyle, this community is supported by Housing & Residential Life and the Senior Director of Health & Wellbeing to ensure a fulfilling and inspiring experience.
Honors
Live Curious. Lead Boldly. Learn Together.
Are you driven by curiosity, bold ideas, and a passion to excel academically? The Honors Residential Community is designed just for students in the UM-Flint Honors Program. Live among peers who will inspire, challenge, and cheer you on as you pursue academic excellence and personal growth. This floor community is more than just a place to study. It’s a space where friendships can grow through shared purpose.
In collaboration with Honors Program staff, students in this community will have opportunities to engage in community service, access exclusive programming, and build skills that will prepare them to lead, serve, and thrive in college and beyond.
The Cultural Exchange
Share Your Story. Discover the World.
Are you curious about cultures beyond your own and passionate about sharing your story too? The Cultural Exchange Residential Community brings together domestic and international students who want to connect, celebrate, and learn from one another through everyday experiences and meaningful conversations.
In this vibrant living-learning space, you’ll explore a world of traditions through food, music, art, customs, language, and values, all while reflecting on your own cultural roots. Whether students are sharing a recipe for a favorite dish from home or attending a festival highlighting global traditions on campus, every moment is a chance to grow in understanding and friendship.
This community is supported by staff from the Intercultural Center and Center for Global Engagement.