Middle Earth Theme Housing

Theme Halls – 2025-26

Academic Excellence – Black Scholars

The Academic Excellence Black Scholars House is a first-year experience living learning community that explores the interconnectedness of scholarship and personal identity across the Black diaspora within the context of the University. Students residing in the Academic Excellence Black Scholars House will learn to successfully navigate the university environment while embracing scholastic achievement and individual identity. A dedicated Academic Excellence Black Scholars House Programmer will foster community through engaging academic, social, political, and wellness programming. By exemplifying leadership through service and building a strong community, these students will develop the foundation for academic success throughout their college careers. All residents of this house are encouraged to enroll in Thrive @ UCI, a course that supports student success within the University setting.

All Female Hall

This hall houses only female residents and functions as a General Interest theme community.

CAMP STEM

CAMP STEM is funded by a grant from the National Foundation for the Science and provides students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with a welcoming environment that offers information, resources, and programming to help navigate the campus and achieve academic success. The program is focused on building community, strengthening identity as a scientist, and providing a resource hub for CAMP-eligible students. CAMP events are designed to help students learn how to position themselves for success in research and/or industry, and residents gain access to a network of scholars that can help them get the most out of their social, academic, and professional experience in STEM.

Campuswide Honors Collegium

This hall is committed to providing students with an atmosphere conducive to study and academic excellence. It is reserved for students in the Campuswide Honors Collegium. Special admission requirements apply.

Gender Inclusive – Open House

This hall strives to be an inclusive and non-judgmental community where diversity and the exploration of identity are celebrated. While all residents are welcome, Open House is intended as a safe and affirming environment that recognizes unique needs and challenges to the LGBTQ community. Residents of any sexual orientation or gender identity (including, but not limited to, lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex, transgender, and queer) are encouraged to apply, as are allies and supporters of the LGBTQ community. In conjunction with Student Housing and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center, collaborative programs will foster community, encourage self-expression and create an atmosphere of openness and learning. In order to best serve its residents, Open House is the only hall in Middle Earth with gender-inclusive roommate assignments, allowing for students to request a roommate of any gender identity/expressions.

General Interest Halls

Middle Earth is committed to building safe and supportive communities where each resident can explore their talents, dream about their future, build healthy relationships, and know that they matter.

Questions? Contact Middle Earth at (949) 824-5976 or middleearth@uci.edu.