Civic Place is a living-learning community for a select group of students—students who want to make a difference through community service and civic engagement. The Department of Residential Living manages the facility; the Center for Service Learning administers the program.

What Civic Place Offers

• Seminars & Workshops
• Academic Support
• Film Series
• Community Service Projects
• Alternative Break Trips

What Residents Will Gain

• Interpersonal, Team-Building, and Communication Skills
• Awareness of Social Issues
• Meaningful Connections with Community Agencies
• Civic Leadership Competencies
• Personal, Social, and Intellectual Growth
• Long-Lasting Friendships

For housing information, please contact:

Lisa Surber
Department of Residential Living

1 West Scott Hall
Phone: 828-227-7303
Email: surber@email.wcu.edu

For program information, please conact:

Jennifer Cooper
Center for Service Learning

Phone: 828-227-2595
Email: jacooper@email.wcu.edu

Apply to Civic Place  

Interested? Please complete and return the application form. (Word)