Mission

As a creative and vibrant undergraduate living and learning community, Preston Residential College is committed to building leaders and transforming the world. We achieve this through meaningful relationships with faculty and staff, intellectual exchange through diversity of thought, civic engagement, and creative expression. Committed to mentorship, leadership development, social interaction, and student-led initiatives, we strive to engage our students in learning both within and beyond the classroom.

 

Vision

Preston Residential College seeks to provide a transformative undergraduate experience by fostering a close-knit family of scholars, purposeful interactions, a commitment to servant leadership, and a passion for civic engagement.

  

Pillars

Everything we do at Preston aligns with our four pillars:

• Passion activates each individual’s personal leadership style and creative expression.
• Community unites a diverse population seeking personal and intellectual growth.
• Knowledge represents the continuous goal of becoming thought leaders through the pursuit of life-long learning.
• Responsibility compels each of us to understand the complexities of an interconnected society while working collaboratively to improve the world.

When I started college, I felt overwhelmed with all the changes in lifestyle and classes, but Preston offered a constant source of support through its faculty, staff, and fellow residents.

—Zainab Nathani
2023 B.S. Biological Sciences and B.S. Psychology