Focus of institution
Students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other emotional challenges who prefer living alone because of anxiety, Tourette’s Syndrome and other conditions
Enrollment
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351 students in 2017-18
70%—Enrollment growth since 2013
60%—Approximate portion of students, including freshmen, requesting singles
Current residence halls
3 (with 72 single rooms), plus 1 under construction
Latest residence hall
- Resnick Alpen Plung
- 23,306 square feet
- January 2018 expected completion
Rooms
74 singles within 5-bedroom suites
Avoiding isolation
- Community kitchens and whole-group activities in residence halls bring students together.
- Campuswide, small classes break students into groups of 3 or 4 to build teamwork skills.
Matt Zalaznick is senior associate editor.
