Virginia Wesleyan offers two exciting options for freshmen wanting an integrated academic, co-curricular and social experience. Both communities are open to students interested in pursuing any major. Each community is limited to 16 freshmen. Students complete two courses in both the fall and spring semesters with the learning community and take the remainder of their classes with a mixture of students from the larger Virginia Wesleyan community.
American Politics Community
In the fall, freshmen accepted into this Living and Learning group enroll in the same First Year Seminar and Introduction to American Politics; they will immerse themselves in the study of presidential elections, examining the candidates and issues and attending political events. In the spring students will take a political science and philosophy course that meets general studies requirements, while looking at various public policy controversies. Students will reside in Johnston Hall (Village II) with other members of their community.
PORTfolio Civic Engagement Community
Freshmen accepted into the PORTfolio Program may apply to be a member of this living and learning community. Together, students will complete the 100-level PORTfolio courses, a political science course meeting general studies requirements in the spring semester, and engage in activities that promote a sense of civic responsibility. Students will reside with other members of their community in East Hall (Village II).