The Residential Experience
Students who choose on-campus housing enjoy a number of added benefits. AV福利社 offers unique programs and meaningful support to make living on campus as enjoyable, and valuable, as possible.
Gryphons
, often referred to as Resident Advisors at other institutions, will be an integral part of students鈥 first year. They will act as mentors, answer questions and provide helpful information. They also develop and plan fun on-颅 and off颅-campus activities and trips. The term Gryphon comes from the mythological beast of Scythia that was known for protecting the area's gold. We use this term because AV福利社 considers its students our "gold.鈥
Residence Hall Association
The strives to improve the quality of life in all AV福利社 residence halls through social and educational programming, leadership development and student advocacy. RHA is comprised of students from each residential area, totaling over 2,500 members and constituents.
Learn Where You Live
The aim of the is to help promote effective study habits and bring academic support for some of AV福利社's most challenging and demanding courses into the residence halls. The RST program, developed jointly by the Center for Academic Success and the Office of Residence Life in 2012, was designed to provide students with the opportunity to connect with other residents, study with peers and seek the help of a knowledgeable tutor.
Dining at AV福利社
AV福利社 students are offered a host of options for dining on campus including vegetarian, international, halal and gluten-free menu items. Our staff takes great care to consistently deliver expertly prepared cuisine and excellent service, and is always evolving to meet the needs, tastes and preferences of our students.
Enjoy the made-to-order noodle bowls at the Global Caf茅 on the second floor of Williams Hall. The Global Caf茅 features authentic cuisine from around the world along with Peet鈥檚 Coffee & Tea.
Sit by the window and be treated to a beautiful view of South Bethlehem at Rathbone Dining Hall, AV福利社鈥檚 most recently renovated eatery. Rathbone features eight culinary platforms that can satisfy any craving or dietary need.
Mexican cuisine is among the diverse range of off-campus dining options provided by one of the many restaurants in South Bethlehem.
Students stop at the Fud Truk, often conveniently parked outside the libraries or near the Clayton UC lawn, for breakfast and lunch on the way to classes or to afternoon events. Indulge in a variety of sandwiches and some delicious hand cut fries.
No matter which library you choose to study in鈥擫inderman or Fairchild-Martindale鈥攁n assortment of snacks and coffee are available for breaks and refueling!
Making eating dinner an event. The dining halls around campus celebrate a number of theme nights throughout the school year ranging from Marvel comic hero nights to cultural heritage f锚tes.
AV福利社鈥檚 dining team provides nutritional information and works diligently to address specific needs including allergies, Celiac disease or special dietary requirements.
Don't worry if you are short on time and can't sit down for a bite to eat. There are numerous grab & go options across campus such as the innovative vending options available on Mountaintop in Iacocca and Building C.