Alumni Hall andthe First Year InterestGroup Program

861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570www.paceplvmasterplan.com

Alumni Hall is the first of the new residence halls planned for the Westchester Campus of Pace University. Opening in fall of 2015, Alumni Hall is a four-story residence hall that can accommodate 477 students beds. The 125,000 square foot building will house residential suites, faculty apartments, food service, classrooms, and offices. Alumni Hall is primarily a first-year building with semi-suite living. A typical suite will house four beds (two per room) and all four students will share a bathroom.

Alumni Hall will also feature:• 24-hour security desk on the first floor• Welcome desk• Kitchenettes and laundry rooms on each floor• Portals to connect the wings of the building• Faculty and staff apartments to enhance a Living

Learning Community • An additional dining option• Two flexible classrooms with seating for

18-24 students • Flexible partition allows classroom to be expanded

to seat up to 48 students• Seven First Year Interest Group (FIG) themed

lounges and seven study lounges• Classrooms and lounges will all have state-of-the-

art technology

Bringing Students with Common Interests TogetherThe first year of college is a time when students begin to find their place on campus and become acclimated to new academic and social environments.

Pace University’s Westchester Campus offers students opportunities to interact with students of similar interests through First Year Interest Groups (FIGs)–themed communities in the residence halls that bring together students with common interests. Each FIG has a dedicated faculty member and resident assistant to help program around the theme and connect students to the University. Students choose their interest group and are invited to participate in all FIG programming. In 2013, 82 percent of residential students reported that they felt more connected to Pace because of their involvement in FIGs. Additional FIGs will be planned based on student interest.

Pace offers the following FIGs:

• Setters Leadership House: For students interested in service and leadership–great for those looking to get involved on campus.

• Body and Mind: Takes a holistic approach to a healthy life including yoga sessions, healthy eating classes, relaxation techniques, and spiritual development.

• Honors: A chance for students in our Pforzheimer Honors College to live and learn together, alongside upper-class mentors.

• Extreme Sports and Pace Nation: This group is perfect for students who love to stay active and be school spirited.

• Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO): A perfect fit for those interested in the business world or starting their own initiatives.

• Nursing: Focuses on current issues in health care.

• Pop Culture and Media: Residents in this FIG examine careers in communications and explore pop culture including celebrities, movies, music, and art.

Alumni Hall: A Living and Learning Experience

FIG themed lounge

Study lounge

Classroom

Residential suite