What is the HPRC?
The Health Professions Residential College (HPRC) is a community within the university that supports undergraduate students who are pursuing health-related professions. This unique living-learning environment helps prepare students for an optimal college experience and for future success in a health related career.
The program requires and supports the proactive engagement of each student in community, leadership, academic, service, and scholarly activities (C.L.A.S.S.). Engagement in these five core areas also helps each student develop a comprehensive portfolio of experiences and qualifications for their continued professional/graduate school education.
Students who choose this friendly, supportive community are given opportunities to excel individually and as part of a team through programming focused on academics, community building, volunteer service and leadership development.
The HPRC is a partnership service provided by The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions and the CMU Office of Residence Life.
The HPRC is located on the second and third floors of Emmons Hall (click here to open a campus map in a new window), and is one of three residential colleges housed within the East Area Complex. These communities provide students with a common living area, the ability to take core classes together, to form study groups, and to share outside co-curricular activities.
The HPRC encourages academic excellence, early involvement in professional activities and civic engagement; all building blocks to becoming a successful future professional.
Vision
To become Michigan's premier residential college recognized consistently for achieving prominence, excellence, and leadership in the health professions through its graduates.
Mission
We develop leaders in the health professions and responsible citizens by proactive engagement in Community, Leadership, Academics, Service and Scholarship (CLASS).
Top Three Goals
- Community Goal: To build a strong, productive, and supportive community with shared goals, values, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Academic Goal: To promote, support, and assist students in achieving the level of academic excellence necessary to reach professional career goals
- Service Goal: To facilitate student engagement in service to the campus and local community to build interpersonal and leadership skills necessary for future health care professionals
