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The Global Village
Welcome to the Global Village. Where campus life meets the world!
Currently located in Pine Hall and relocating to Oak Hall in the West Woods Housing & Dining neighborhood next academic year (2026-2027). The Global Village is a living-learning community for students passionate about languages beyond English and the cultures that shape them. The Global Village brings together eight Language Houses -—Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish—each hosted by a native-speaking International Fellow. By living, learning, and connecting with peers from around the world, students take part in immersive cultural programming and develop the global skills that matter in today's world.
The Global Village rooms are gender-inclusive and ADA accessible. Oak Hall’s common areas are ideal for hosting movie nights, exhibits, talks, workshops, cooking classes, and other events that promote cross-cultural dialogues and a deeper understanding of international issues and our roles as global citizens. In this immersive environment, residents and students can explore and experience cultural diversity firsthand.
Students residing in the Global Village have the opportunity to earn credit by attending events organized by the International Fellows.
You don't need to be majoring in one of our programs to live in the Global Village, however, at a minimum you should have a basic background in the target language equivalent to the 102 or 103 level. Full commitment to the Global Village is a requirement and expected throughout the time you live in the Global Village.
Before applying, please review the 2026-2027 Residence Life housing process. Learn more about gender-inclusive housing, and about the Living-Learning Communities.
Students enrolled in Modern Languages & Literatures courses will be given preference to live in the Global Village over students who are not. The Language Houses are open to sophomore, junior, and senior students.
To apply to live in the Global Village, please visit the Global Village - Language House Application page. Check the application process timeline (pdf) for details or contact Modern Languages & Literatures with further questions.
We invite you to read some former language house residents’ comments about their experiences living in these houses and what makes them so special!
