Frequently Asked Questions

The Cultural House Communities are application based residential living spaces open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

No! While living in a Cultural House is designed to provide space for students of color, international students, and their allies, there is no restriction on who may apply. It is essential that prospective residents are willing to foster belonging, build community, and raise awareness of issues related to the interests of the House.

In terms of attending events, all Carleton community members are encouraged to participate in all programs and events developed by the Cultural House communities.

Yes! Please apply to a Cultural House with intention to live there for the entire academic year.

No. Please see Carleton’s Meal Plans & Prices page to find out what your minimum meal plan must be based on what year you are and where you’re living. These decisions are not made by the Office of Intercultural Life.

The Cultural Houses provide social, educational, and campus-wide programming each term. These fun and educational events allow the Cultural House Communities to reach out to the greater Carleton community and engage students in conversation around issues of diversity and social justice.

As a Cultural House resident, you are expected to fully participate in all official programming put on by your House. This includes the social, educational, and jointly-produced campus-wide events.

These Cultural Houses are theme communities, intended for students interested in living together and building a community that fosters belonging and raises awareness of history and culture. All are invited to participate in the intentional educational and social programs provided by the house members.

The process is the same as if you were currently on campus. You will need to submit the application in its entirety before the due date listed on the application form. There are no in-person or virtual interview components of the application to worry about.

Students living within a Cultural House are committed to creating a welcoming, accountable, and respectful spaces. As a member of the Cultural House community, students channel their excitement for community building through intentional programming, both educationally and socially.

The details of being a resident can be found in the house charters. These charters are used as guiding documents for programming efforts, community behavior, and managing accountability. These are living documents and may change as the needs of residents and OIL professional staff change.

Note: specifics of the house charter may change going into the 26′-27′ academic year based on resident feedback and data.

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