Residential Interest Groups (RIGs)
What is a RIG?
Residential Interest Groups (RIG) are clusters of approximately
22-32 students who share a major or interdisciplinary
interest and are located in Eagle Village 2. The RIG is the
most academically intentional community at GSU. Students
in RIGs take several hours of coursework together in the fall.
Most will also take three hours together in the spring. The
RIGs allow residents to develop relationships with faculty in
the major and with other students who share similar interests.
What are the requirements in a RIG?
Students in each RIG take University Orientation (a course
required for all first-year students in their first semester)
and most will also take ENG 1101, English Composition I (a
state requirement for graduation). Classes are taught by faculty
with an interest in the RIG. Writing in the Composition
course is geared toward RIG subject matter. Students also
take one other core course that has a connection to the RIG
and fulfills a requirement for graduation. Because spaces in
classes are reserved exclusively for residents in RIGs, participation
in the specific section reserved for a student’s RIG is
required.
How will being in a RIG enhance my academic career?
Choosing to participate in an academically focused community
gives you the opportunity to seamlessly integrate academics,
campus involvement, and residential living into your
first year at the University. RIGs are designed so that you can
take part in reserved classes from the core curriculum along
with other first year students who have similar interests or
majors. This allows you to develop relationships with faculty
in your major’s academic college and become part of student
groups that can help and encourage you on your academic
journey. You will have many opportunities for field trips,
social programs, academic discussions, intramurals, and
leadership development. And finally, you will develop communication
and leadership skills, interpersonal relationships,
and multicultural and diversity awareness. Please use the
chart below to help you decide which RIG might be right
for you.
Follow the link below to view the RIGs programs:
RIGs Programs
