These floors focus on developing the leadership potential of residents who desire to become involved in various leadership positions at Winthrop. Being a member of Leadership Explorers will offer opportunities and teach residents skills to become effective leaders and community members.

The first floor in Richardson and Wofford Halls are designated for residents who are concerned about environmental issues. Through faculty and staff interaction, activities and outside speakers, students in this fun and interesting community explore the environment and the ways it is affected by our everyday actions. Programs support learning on current issues and service learning through recycling and other community awareness projects and field experiences.

This community experience focuses on various aspects of health and wellness. Programs feature activities, outside speakers and faculty interactions that promote positive and balanced life-style choices. Healthy "U"  help residents learn that wellness is much more than exercising and eating right. Residents have access to the refreshed Wofford fitness center and the opportunity to participate in educational classes, cultural, social and service learning programs.

Residents are encouraged to live in this community to develop their life skills and enrich their academic experience. Some of the students on these floors have their class, Principles of the Learning Academy (ACAD 101), taught in the residence hall and interact with each other on academic, social and service learning projects. Learning for Life will help residents connect their in-class activities with their out-of-class experiences.

Honors housing is offered on the second floor of Richardson and Wofford during the academic year. Lee Wicker offers second year students' honor housing. The floors focus on developing an enhanced academic environment for academic success, celebrating diversity and providing educational and social programming. Programs feature outside speakers, service learning opportunities and faculty interaction. New students assigned to these floors must be admitted to the Winthrop University Honors Program.

Explore the cultures of the world while sharing your own.  This floor merges the ideas and aspirations of all kinds of students from all kinds of places, not only from across the USA, but also from all round the world.  This diverse community has one thing in common, interest in international travel and different ways of life. Explore your interests in languages, travel and study abroad programs.

Tap your inner creative resources in ways you haven't before. Any female who is interested in exploring the importance of creativity in all human endeavors would be well suited for this community. Students who are majoring in the performing arts, the visual arts and creative writing are a natural fit.