Benefits and Responsibilities of Choosing a Living-Learning Community
Freshmen who opt to be members of living-learning communities are choosing to be socially and academically engaged members of the university community.
Living-Learning Communities provide a number of benefits, such as
- Living with people who share your interests
- Quickly meeting friends and classmates
- Built in study groups since you are all taking some classes together
- Having a support network of classmates, upperclassmen, faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Residence Assistants who can help you adjust to your new surroundings and your new role as a college student from your very first day
- The opportunity to be immersed in the field of your choice, exploring potential professions and associated majors from the very start of your academic career
As a member of a Living-Learning Community you will be expected to participate in a variety of curricular and extracurricular activities designed to immerse you in your chosen interest.You will be expected to:
- Register for the designated L-LC classes in the fall and spring semesters of your freshman year
- Attend L-LC programming and activities
- Participate in extra-curricular activities
- Participate in at least one community service project each semester
Learn more about our Living-Learning Communities:
The Living-Learning Community experience (video)
View the Living-Learning Communities brochure
Applying to be in a Living-Learning Community

