Living Communities
The University of St. Thomas is enriched by the presence of three "living communities" on campus. A Women's House and two Men's houses offer an example of a faith-filled communal living experience.
The student communities are expected to create a pattern of life together, centered upon the Catholic faith, which includes liturgical life, community dinners, household meetings, and personal prayer.
The four pillars of the living communities are:
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Charity: To love God and our neighbors
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Fraternity: Learning and living out brother- and sister-hood in Christ
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Study: Dedicated to intellectual formation and growth
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Prayer: Rooted in the faith and liturgy of the Catholic Church
Women's House
Application: Catholic Studies 2012-13 Housing Application Form
Recommendation: Faculty Recommendation Form (for current students)
New applications are due Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Current residents do not need to re-apply
Student Perspective: Alessandro Marchetti on "A Day in the Catholic Men's House"
Student Perspective: Abby Saffert on "A Day in the Catholic Women's House"
Residents of the Men's House are additionally required to enroll in the Fraternity of St. Michael, a brotherhood of lay men aspiring to the same ideals of charity, fraternity, study, and prayer.
And don't forget about the other option for Catholic community living at St. Thomas; on the Catholic Men's and Women's Floors, students living within the residence halls (mostly freshman and sophomores) have staked out a distinctly Catholic life within the college dormitories. Catholic floors for the 2011-2012 academic year are Dowling 6-North (women) and Ireland 2 (men).
More Information: Residence Life - Student Housing Options
Student Perspective: Nicholas Froehle "A Day on the Catholic Men's Floor"
Student Perspective: Lizzie Schmitt on "A Day on the Catholic Women's Floor"
Just another day at the Women's House
