Living in the Wellness community at Sternlicht Commons means joining a cohort dedicated to developing and sustaining holistic wellbeing practices. As a resident, your experience goes beyond simply living in a space; you are expected to take an active role by both offering and engaging in programming that nurtures your wellbeing. In conjunction with fellow residents and BWell’s Wellness Peer Educators, you will work to foster wellbeing within Sternlicht Commons and the greater Brown community. This collaborative environment is anchored by BWell Health Promotion and Residential Life staff to lead the development and evaluation of these health initiatives.

Located in Chapin, Civic Engagement is a residential community for students who have a passion for academic study applied to social change. Students interested in the community have a commitment to building on community assets, in authentic collaborations, to address pressing social issues. Residents will design and implement programming in conjunction with the Swearer Center for Public Service and Residential Life staff. 

Located in Chapin, Sustainability is a residential community for students to deepen their understanding of the principles and practices of sustainability. Residents will have an opportunity to learn how to live in a manner that moves towards an ecologically-, socially-, and economically-sustainable society. Residents will design and implement programming with support as requested from the Office of, Sustainability & Resiliency, and Residential Life staff.

Located in Chapin, Interfaith is a residential community for students interested in living together with others seeking to engage with various principles, traditions, and practices of spirituality and religion, and foster greater mutual respect, appreciation, and curiosity.  Residents will design and implement programming in conjunction with the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life, Residential Life staff, and the Community Dialogue Project, and commit to participation in interfaith dialogue.

The Substance-Free community at 219 Bowen is a residential community designed for students who are in recovery from substance use, actively exploring recovery, or seeking a recovery-supportive living environment. Students also apply to the House because they are substance-free for health or religious reasons, have family histories of substance use disorder, or find the presence of substances triggering. The House offers a supportive community through shared meals, special events, off-campus outings, and workshops. Programming is offered in partnership with Residential Life and the Dean for Recovery and Substance-Free Student Initiatives. For more information, visit this website.