RCL stands for Residential Community Leaders. RCL students create engaging events and activities to encourage student involvement in social, educational, service, leadership, and recreational opportunities to establish a true campus life experience.

RCL students also act as a resource support system for their peers by

  • Promoting on campus events that connect students back to campus
  • Helping students better understand campus life
  • Connecting students with campus resources so each student remains successful

 

RCL Program Brochure

When Can You Apply for the Program?

 

Applications for the RCL program are open twice a year. The application periods are as follows:

  • February: Applications open for those interested in participating for the full academic year.
  • October: Applications open for those interested in joining for the spring semester if we have any vacant positions.

Why Participate?

There are countless benefits to joining the RCL program. When students participate, they are able to:

  • Receive a housing scholarship exclusive to those accepted into the RCL program
  • Meet students with similar interests and create lifelong friendships
  • Participate in fun and exciting activities
  • Build a resume with leadership experience
  • Successfully navigate the resources available at UVU
  • Become a knowledgeable resource support for other UVU students

Group of RCL students

apartment living area

Participation Requirements

UVU RCLs must be willing and able to complete a minimum of 8-10 hours per week to fulfill their RCL responsibilities. week.

Requirements

  • Each RCL student must fully commit to the RCL Program for the entire "Academic Year," running fall and spring semesters. 
  • Each RCL partnership facilitates at least two on-site activities each month.
  • All RCLs are required to attend Student Leadership and Involvement Leadership Lectures (Twice a semester) that will help strengthen leadership skill sets.
  • RCLs are expected each week to plan programs, make assignments, manage budgets, create marketing materials and fulfill all responsibilities as assigned.
  • RCLs are required to attend various trainings and workshops throughout the year that will help them gain valuable leadership skills that they are expected to apply to their leadership as RCLs.
  • Each RCL is required to attend office hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4PM
  • Each RCL is required to attend the mini-retreat in May, the fall retreat in August and the spring semester retreat in January.
  • 2.50 Cumulative GPA or higher when applying and a maintained 2.50 GPA each semester
  • Successful Programming and Event Performance
  • Full-time Student Status at UVU (12 credits or more)
  • Physical ability to lift equipment unaccompanied
  • Adherence to UVU Student Leadership Participation Clause
  • Successfully pass a background check

Events

Our student leaders plan two events each month to connect students living in off-campus housing back to the university. Our events are great places to meet new people, learn new skills, have fun, or hear about UVU events and resources. All of our events are FREE and we encourage all UVU students to attend!

 

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UVU RCL Program Partners

Click on each logo below to read about the RCL students working at each complex. Click on each complex's name to visit their website and learn more about what they offer!

The Green on Campus Drive
 

Axis Student Living

Ereka Faasavalu

Junior

Major: Hospitality Management

 

Ereka Faasavalu

Chloe Chavez

First-Year

Major: University Studies

 

Chloe Chavez

Ella Hopper

Sophomore

Major: Event Management

 

Ella Hopper
The Green on Campus Drive
 

The Green on Campus Drive

Abby Allred

Freshman Experience Team

Junior

Major: 2D Animation & Game Development

 

Abby Allred

Aubrielle Maes

Freshman Experience Team

First-Year

Major: Elementary Education

 

 

Aubrielle Maes

Jacob Jackman

Freshman Experience Team

Junior

Major: Aviation

 

 

Jacob Jackman

Elizabeth Ward

Freshman Experience Team

Sophomore

Major: Dental Hygiene

 

 

Elizabeth Ward

Riley Shelton

Freshman Experience Team

Sophomore

Major: Digital Cinema

 

 

Riley Shelton

Atley Kennington

Freshman Experience Team

Freshman

Major: Digital Marketing

 

 

Atley Kennington

Gabbie Fessler

Sophomore

Major: Biology

 

 

Gabbie Fessler

Elija Clements

Junior

Major: Biotechnology

 

 

Elija Clements

Abigail Campbell

First-Year

Major: University Studies

 

 

Abigail Campbell

Becca Heilig

Senior

Major: Enertainment Design

 

 

Becca Heilig
Promenade Place
 

Promenade Place

Mandy Williams

Senior

Major: Public Health

 

Mandy Williams

Colton Gray

Sophomore

Major: National Security Studies

 

Colton Gray
Summerwood Student Living
 

Summerwood Student Living

Kenna Jolley

Sophomore

Major: Graphic Design

 

Kenna Jolley

Keller Cummings

Sophomore

Major: Acting

 

Keller Cummings
Village on the Parkway
 

Village on the Parkway

Q Martin

Sophomore

Major: Deaf Studies

Q Martin

Jaren Johansen

Junior

Major: Political Science

Jaren Johansen
Wolverine Crossing
 

Wolverine Crossing

Veronica Teaford

Senior

Major: Public Health

 

Veronica Teaford

Avery Williams

Sophomore

Major: Exercise Science 

 

Avery Williams

Savanna Metz

First-Year

Major:  History Education

 

Savanna Metz

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The RCL Program partners are not an affiliate or unit of Utah Valley University. The only relationship between UVU, the Off-Campus Housing, and Residence Life Department is a contractual relationship. Through this relationship, our Residential Community Leadership Program works with these off-campus properties to provide off-campus programming and student leadership opportunities to help create communities and school pride at these properties. Neither Utah Valley University nor the RCL Program partners are authorized to act as agent for the other.

 
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