Alumni Hall
and the
First Year Interest
Group Program
Here’s how the 2015 residential class connected
to the First Year Interest Group (FIG) program:
89%
of students
felt their FIG helped them
feel more connected to their
residential community, and
84% felt that their FIG helped
them to better connect to the
University as a whole
70%
of students
reported that being a part
of the FIG helped them
create connections with at
least four other members
in the community
State-of-the-art Living
and Learning
Alumni Hall, Westchester’s brand new residence hall, has played a major role
in Westchester’s campus-wide revitalization. A four-story, 125,000 square foot
state-of-the-art facility, Alumni Hall can accommodate up to 540 students
when tripled.
Alumni Hall is primarily a first-year student building that features semi-suite
living. The typical Alumni Hall suite houses four beds (two per room) and a
shared bathroom. It also features:
■■ A café
■■ Full-size kitchens and laundry rooms on each floor
■■ A 24-hour security desk on the first floor
■■ Live-in faculty member
■■ Seven First Year Interest Group (FIG) themed lounges
■■ Seven state-of-the-art study lounges equipped
with the latest technology
■■ Two flexible classrooms with seating for 18–24 students
Bringing Together Students
with Common Interests
The first year of college is a time for students to discover new academic
and social environments, and explore their passions. As such, Pace
University’s Westchester Campus offers students opportunities to interact
with other students with common interests through First Year Interest
Groups (FIGs)–themed communities within residence halls that bring
together students with a shared interest.
FIGs
Each FIG has a dedicated faculty member and
resident assistant to help the program both best
cater to its theme and connect students to the
University. Students are invited to participate in all
programming associated with the FIGs.
Body and Mind (BAM): Takes a holistic approach to a healthy life,
including yoga sessions, healthy eating classes, relaxation techniques,
and spiritual development.
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO): A perfect fit for those
go-getters and self-starters interested in changing the world through
business and innovation.
Extreme Sports and Pace Nation (ESPN): Engages students who love
to stay active and display their Setter pride.
Honors: A chance for students in our Pforzheimer Honors College
to live and learn together, alongside upperclassmen honors mentors.
Nursing: Creates out-of-the-classroom experiences to engage residents
in the healthcare field.
Pop Culture and Media: Residents in this FIG examine careers
in communications and explore pop culture through celebrities,
movies, music, and art.
Setters Leadership House: For students interested in service
and leadership—ideal for those looking to get involved on campus.
First Year Interest Group Stats
Living-learning communities have proven to be
significantly beneficial for students. According to The
National Study of Living-Learning Programs, students
who live in these types of communities develop
stronger critical thinking skills, are more committed
to civic engagement, and make smoother transitions
to college life, both academically and socially.
89%
of students self-reported
that they plan on returning
to housing next semester
69%
of students
agreed that being a part of the
FIG gave them the opportunity
to meet a faculty member
outside of the classroom
67%
of students surveyed
attended three or more
FIG-related programs
in the spring semester
The Office of Residential Life is committed to the education and
development of all students into responsible, well-rounded, and
self-reliant individuals. For optimal development to occur, we will
provide a balance of challenges and opportunities. By recognizing
each student as an individual, we will expose them to differences,
while revealing similarities, in order to facilitate a deeper
understanding of themselves and others.
Want to learn more?
Visit us at
www.pace.edu/housing/westchester.
Phone: (914) 923-2791
Fax: (914) 923-2792
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