5 Reasons To Join A Living Learning Community

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) offer a great opportunity for like-minded students to come together to foster academic, personal, and professional relationships. But why should you join?

1. Get Acclimated

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Start college a bit sooner with an early move-in date, the chance to explore the city, and jump into friendly relationships with similar peers! It gets better - you get the chance to learn more about the campus and programs from your Resident Assistant and Peer Mentor!

2. Get Connected

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Develop close relationships with your peers through dedicated housing spaces, closest to the school of the program, specific for LLC students! Should you get accepted into an LLC, your housing space will be assigned to you.

3. Get Involved

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Easily transition to college life by immediately joining a small community! Take advantage of LLC-exclusive events, programming, networking opportunities, and volunteer experiences!

4. Get Great Grades

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Not only do on-campus students have higher grade point averages than off-campus students, but LLC students see an even higher average GPA compared to their peers. LLC students also get the chance to connect with professors on a deeper level!

5. Grow Into Leadership

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If you love your LLC, you have the chance to grow into a leadership position as a Peer Mentor! A great chance to exercise the very skills taught in the LLC program, Peer Mentors have the opportunity to work with Residential Life to create strong, personal circles of friends.

6. Interested in Applying?

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If we haven't convinced you already, applying to an LLC is easier than ever! With over 13 academic and thematic options, there's sure to be a place for you! To learn more about the various LLCs, check this out! And to apply, complete the application on the during the housing selection and application processes!