Jerry Hill (played by Richard James Tobin) and his twin brother Thomas discovered the brutally murdered body of their father Kurt in the basement of their Providence home at the age of 10. Jerry's older brother Richard disappeared the same day and would become the prime suspect and person of interest in a nation wide man hunt. Jerry's mother Debra, would be admitted to The Providence institution for mental rehabilitation where she would live out the rest of her days. The Hill Brothers would be raised separately until their unlikely reunion at Van Buren University where they both taught separate programs.
Lilith Reagan (played by Caitlin Robert) was born Crystal Reagan to parents Ronald and Nancy in Fall River Massachusetts 1989. Before enrolling in Van Buren University, Lilith attended Our Lady of Infinite Misery Catholic School.
Britney Madison (played by Amy Lee Connell) is the only child of wealthy parents Brandon and Tiffany of Beverly Hills, California. The Madison's made an estimated 50 million dollars on a formula used for spray on tans. Britney's parents were disappointed when Britney was accepted to Van Buren as they had hoped she would pursue a career in chemistry and eventually take over the family business.
Carmine Jovanni Spaziano (played by Ryan Tully). C.J. is the son of Italian immigrants and a senior At Van Buren University.
Ike Taylor (played by Ben Carter) is the only son of Dakrai Taylor a Baptist Minister and Lesedi Taylor a tax consultant. Ike is a junior at Van Buren University.
Melissa Dias (Played by Kaitlyn Bouchard) is the only daughter of Jennifer Dias, a single working mother. Melissa is a sophmore at Van Buren University and the first member of her family to attend college.
Randy Pearson (Played by Jamal Stutts) is a junior at Van Buren University.
Phan Van Kym (Played by Najwa Rosdi) is a junior at Van Buren University.
Brian Carslon (Played by Jason Kindschy) is a senior at Van Buren University.
Billy Connelly (Played by Keith Braaten) is a sophmore at Van Buren University.