Our Program

The Second Year Experience (SYE) is a uniquely designed community experience that seeks to expand support services and guiadance beyond the First Year Experience (FYE). This community is located in Saint Helens Residence Hall. With the support of two Resident Assistants and one Residence Director, we seek to empower second year students in becoming more involved and engaged with the campus community. This includes promoting academic success, interpersonal development, and community integration.

Take a Peek

The SYE is a community created specifically for second year students. These students enjoy city living in a beautifully restored, historic building. Watch our video to take a peek inside.

Second Year Students Face Unique Challenges

We hope to address and provide support with the challenges of the second year in higher education. Students are faced with the potential of taking courses that may have been missed, deciding on a major, and moving toward decisions that are more impactful. This means that student needs will change. Our expectation is to provide resources and support consistent with the level of support provided to first year students.

By choosing to live in Saint Helens Residence Hall, you opt into a smaller residential community. There are more opportunities to connect with all of your neighbors and build a tight knit community. With quieter living on the west side of campus, convenient access to the city and metro area, and close proximity to two other residence halls, the Second year Experience in Saint Helens is truly special.

3D Floor Plan St. Helens Furnished Studio

Furnished Studio

Double occupancy only
Kitchen with full-size appliances
Bathroom (bathtub/shower combo)
380-450 sq. ft.

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3D Floor Plan of St. Helens Furnished One Bedroom

Furnished 1-Bedroom

Double occupancy only
Kitchen with full-size appliances
Bathroom (bathtub/shower combo)
550-600 sq. ft.

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St. Helens exterior of building

St. Helens

  • 1131 SW Montgomery St
  • Population: Second Year Experience
  • Room Types: Studio and 1-bedroom
  • Furniture: XL twin bed, dresser, desk, chair, barstools
  • Floors: 5
  • Elevator: No
  • Built: 1928; Renovated: 2018 
  • Floor Plan (PDF)
  • Floor Plan (TXT)