Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) consist of groups of students residing in the same residential area, interacting academically and socially with each other and with faculty, and sharing the same passion, interest, or academic focus. The LLCs at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ are consistently ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. LLCs provide students the opportunity to interact with one another and with staff and faculty mentors while attending events, programs, service experiences, and talks from guest speakers on or off campus. The students work together and with the guidance of a faculty and/or staff advisor and peer mentor to shape their out-of-class learning experiences and take responsibility for their shared community.

The students who participate in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s LLCs get to be involved in a wide variety of creative, innovative, academic, and community focused activities. Students describe their LLC experience as an integral part of their ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ experience. Students not only find a sense of community through their LLC, they find a true sense of home. Check out the video below to learn more about our Living-Learning Communities!

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Living-Learning Communities

Colonnades Neighborhood – First Years and Upperclass Students

EcoVillage LLC (located at Loy Farm) – Upperclass Students Only (Sophomores-Seniors)

  • – Located at Loy Farm

East Neighborhood – First Years Only

Global Neighborhood – First Years and Upperclass Students

  • (Alcohol and Substance-free Housing for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Students)
  • Mi Casa^^
  • (World Languages – All languages are welcome!)

Historic Neighborhood – First Years Only

*Enrollment limited to students pre-selected for these programs.

^First-year students in the LLC take a linked course together in the fall semester. See the LLC’s webpage for specific information.

^^First-year students in the LLC take a linked course together in the spring semester. See the LLC’s webpage for specific information.

+ Renaissance Scholars recipients are required to live in the Renaissance LLC for both first and second years. 

For ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ faculty and staff interested in advising an LLC or creating a new LLC, visit the Advising Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) page.