Past residents of these halls have said that one of the most beneficial aspects of a theme halis living with others who share your interests. Theme halls provide opportunities for personal development through related programming, community efforts, and increased activities and teambuilding through shared interests. To apply for these halls, make sure you fill out the supplemental "Theme Hall housing" application in addition to your student questionnaire. Space is limited in these halls, but we try to honor as many requests as possible.

Theme Halls

Film & Digital Media Hall
GLBT and Allies
Single Sex Hall
Math, Science and Engineering Hall
Academic Intensive Hall
Substance-Free Hall

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Film and Digital Media Hall

Students living on the Film and Digital Media Theme Hall will be in the unique position to expand their knowledge of and experience in a community dedicated to improving residents' skills in video and film production. This hall will be of particular interest to first-year students and those who have an interest in this field but may have chosen other majors. Community film projects initiated by residents will be a central feature of this living environment. Programming supports residents in understanding of film and digital media arts.

• Opportunities to collaborate with neighbors on media video software programs.
• Orientation to film/digital media resources on campus.
• Film festivals
• Community film and digital media productions

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GLBT and Allies Hall

Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender (GLBT) hall was established to promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) awareness and to provide a safe and comfortable living environment for both queer identified students and allies. The floor provides education and support for the LGBT community via programming tailored to meet the needs of LGBT students and anyone who values diversity. 

• "Transgeneration" - a documentary regarding transgendered college students
• "Growing Up Male and Female" workshop
• Art performance by Bear Bergman, award-winning queer theater artist

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Single Sex Hall

For those that prefer Women-only and men-only halls. Residents on these halls are guaranteed a single-sex bathroom. Men-only halls are not always available, as demand is typically very low.

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Math, Science and Engineering Hall

This hall reflects the growing interest in the sciences and math at Porter College. The theme will be developed over the course of the year based upon student feedback.

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Quiet/Study Intensive Hall

For those who prefer to live and study in a quieter environment. Conversation and music are generally not heard outside of the rooms.

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Substance-Free Hall

Hall members agree not to bring any illegal substance (including alcohol) onto the hall, or come onto the hall "under the influence". Visitors, if "under the influence", are also not allowed on the hall. Residents of Substance Free halls are seriously committed to these goals.

The use of illegal substances is never permitted in Porter College's residence halls. Alcohol use is permitted only (on non substance-free halls) by residents over the age of 21 who are not in the company of minors.

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