Arches Learning-Living Community

The Arches is a unique learning-living community designed to assist first-year students with their academic and social transition to Manhattan College. Arches students live together in a first-year residence hall and take two classes together. As part of their classroom experience, Arches students are required to participate in community service projects, cultural excursions and all co-curricular activities planned by Arches faculty and student life staff.

Hear what Arches freshmen have to say about the program:

Residential Community

Arches students live together in a first-year residence hall.  Resident assistants are there to provide individual support and to build community. Arches activities organized by residence life include: visits to the Bronx Zoo, New York City neighborhood tours, ice skating in Bryant Park, and a unique team-building experience at the Alley Pond ropes course.

Academic Community

The Arches is an intellectually engaged learning community. Arches students take classes together with dedicated faculty in different disciplines.   Students are required to take one Arches class in the fall semester and one in the spring semester. This year, Arches classes will be offered in religion, sociology, psychology, and economics.

Cultural Excursions

As part of their classes, Arches faculty expose students to the cultural vibrancy of New York City. Past cultural excursions include visits to the ballet at Lincoln Center, Broadway and Off-Broadway performances, museums, local arts institutions, and New York City historical landmarks.

Service 

The Arches community is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. Students take part in community service projects as part of their class requirements. Past service projects include: volunteering in local soup kitchens and food pantries, organizing food and clothing drives, working with senior citizens and at-risk youth, and cleaning up local parks.

Apply for the Program

Only those who have committed to attending Manhattan College can apply to be part of The Arches community. Because of the immense popularity of The Arches program, applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first served basis.

Contact

For more information, please contact:
Office of Admissions
Phone: (718) 862-7200
Email: arches@manhattan.edu