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Competitive Edge Community Frequently Asked Questions

Who can live on the CBA Competitive Edge Community?

Incoming freshmen who have been admitted to the the College of Business Administration are eligible to apply to live on the CBA CEC floor. There are openings for about 40 students, including men and women (a Resident Assistant, an upperclassmen CBA student, will also live on the floor). Potential CEC students must be willing to actively create a supportive community atmosphere by taking part in and helping to develop social, academic, and business-oriented programs throughout the academic year. You can view the criteria for admission here.

Why would I want to live on the CBA CEC floor instead of in a “regular dorm”?

The CBA CEC is a “regular dorm” in that it is housed on the second floor of Sutherland East, a freshman-only co-ed residence hall located near the world-class Peterson Events Center. Sutherland has the added bonuses of having its own computer lab (open 24/7) and a dining hall.

Basically, living on the CBA CEC floor means that you can have the best of both worlds. As a resident of the CBA CEC, you will have the opportunity to:

• network with other CBA students, faculty, staff and administration in order to make connections that will help you during your academic career and beyond;
• take advantage of the great programs offered exclusively to CBA CEC residents. Click here to view some of the diverse programs that have taken place in the past.
• “stay in the loop” about the many events, workshops and other opportunities offered through CBA, including those within various business business-student organizations and honors societies.
• get a jump start on practicing your leadership skills as an active member of the community!

Does living on the CBA CEC floors limit you to only interacting with business students?

Definitely not! Knowing other business students is very beneficial to your college career, but it’s also important to expand your horizons. The opportunities to meet other students are endless. Including the CBA CEC floor, Sutherland houses a total of 768 students—all of whom are freshmen—from many different backgrounds, interests, and intended majors.

During your freshman year, you’ll take the majority of your classes in the School of Arts and Sciences, which will also expose you to many non-business students. There are hundreds of opportunities to get involved in student organizations. Here is a link to the Student Organization Resource Center, which provides a tool to look up some of the organizations available on campus.

Is there an additional cost to live in the CEC?

No. You will pay the associated costs of living in Sutherland Hall.

How do I apply to live on the CBA CEC floor?

If you wish to apply to become a member of the Competitive Edge Community (CEC), you must complete 2 easy steps, which are detailed on the Admissions page:

1. Complete an online Housing and Dining Contract through Panther Central.
2. Complete the CBA CEC application; you will receive the link to this application after successfully submitting your Housing Dining Contract.