Application for Spirit Den
Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
Residential Living and Learning
Are you excited to be a Lion? Do you consider yourself a super-fan? This community is for those with school
spirit and A&M-Commerce Pride! Students in this community will have the opportunity to attend Texas A&M
University-Commerce sporting and other competitive events, be a part of “THE PRIDE” and have their own
reserved section in the stands to cheer on the lions, participate in Homecoming activities, and broaden their
college experience by attending a variety of spirit approved events throughout the year, and learn about Texas
A&M University-Commerce history and culture. For most students in this community, their personal sense of
community grows outward: starting on their floor, moving to others in their hall and eventually the campus.
This community is open to freshman residents through an application process. Up to 52 residents will be
chosen based on interest and commitment to school spirit revealed through the essay questions.
Please complete the application below and return it to the Residential Living & Learning office in the
Halladay Student Services building by August 3.
You may also email the completed application Kyle.Williams@tamuc.edu by August 2. We will have
rolling acceptance but all applicants will receive notification by Wednesday, August 7, 2012.
Name: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Phone Number: __________________________________CWID #___________________________________
Persona E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________________________
TAMU Email Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
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Major: _______________________
Name of Preferred Roommate: ________________________________________________________________
*Both individuals must apply for the same community and request one another as roommates or the assignment
request will not be made.
Spirit Den Community Questions
What excites you about the Spirit Den community?
What does it mean to be a part of a community?
What does leadership mean to you?
Why do you think school spirit is important?
What do you expect to contribute to the Spirit Den community? (Feel free to use examples of past leadership,
honors, awards, scholarships, co-curricular activities in which you have participated, any volunteer work, living
experiences, study abroad, etc.).
Community Expectations and Requirements
This will be a special lifestyle that requires living on the 5th floor of Whitley Hall. If you are offered a spot and
choose to accept placement in Spirit Den, you are forfeiting a chance of roommate preference; as we will assign
you with other Spirit Den residents. When signing this application, you acknowledge that you are applying to
join a unique living experience that will take work, time management, and dedication.
As a participant in the Spirit Den Living and Learning Community, I understand my responsibilities are as
follows:
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Fulfill all requirements to live on the spirit floor by either participating in “THE PRIDE”, joining the
spirit committee, or accumulating a set amount of points by attending spirit approved events,
participating or volunteering with certain events, or hosting spirit events. There will also be
opportunities to accumulate points by community building activities.
Meet all requirements necessary to remain enrolled at Texas A&M University-Commerce. This
includes remaining in good academic and judicial standing. Those that fall below academic standards
will be asked to leave the spirit floor.
Participate and contribute to events planned for my Living Learning Community.
o Attend designated spirit floor meetings
o Complete assessments in the fall and spring
I will respect my fellow community members, resident assistants, A&M-Commerce staff, faculty
members, and others I meet during this experience.
I will act with integrity in everything that is done for the community and will represent the Texas A&M
University-Commerce Living Learning Program with courtesy & professionalism.
I will be willing to collaborate with others as well as be proactive in helping the community reach its
goals.
As a member of the Spirit Den, I will ask for approval from the RA/Hall Director for all activities or
events I wish the spirit floor to participate or volunteer with before agreeing or committing myself or
others.
I will be actively involved in my community's activities, meetings, programs, events, etc.
I will contribute to an environment where school spirit can flourish.
I understand by signing this contract, I must abide by all academic and social requirements of the program, as
well as university policies and procedures. Failure to fulfill any of the requirements or expectations listed
above could result in loss of $250 Spirit Den Scholarship and future placement on the spirit floor.
My name typed/signed below is an indication of my commitment to comply with all the stated program
requirements.
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Applicants Signature
(if emailing, email signature/time stamp will suffice)
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Date
Please submit the completed application to the Residential Living & Learning office in the Halladay
Student Services building by August 2.
You may also email the completed application to Kyle.Williams@tamuc.edu by August 2.
All applicants will receive notification of acceptance status by Wednesday, August 7, 2012.
If you have any questions feel free to email Kyle.Williams@tamuc.edu
or call the Residential Living & Learning main office at 903-886-5797.