Living Learning Communities What is a Living Learning Community? Living Learning Communities (LLCs) provide opportunities for students to develop relationships with faculty from a respective discipline in a residence hall setting. LLCs complement students’ classroom experience by providing enriched lifelong learning opportunities. Through formal and informal activities, students’ connection with faculty results in greater understanding of their academic pursuit, affirmation of career choice, and enhanced preparedness for a career path. Students with common academic interests live together in the same residence hall and develop personal and academic relationships with other students and faculty from a field of study. Students participate in out-of-classroom enrichment activities that support their academic pursuits. All LLCs require pre-approval and acceptance from the LLC Program in order to register for Housing in an LLC designated space. Active participation is required to live in an LLC.
2021–2022 LLCs Aviation Students involved with this LLC must be accepted into the Aviation Program. Business This LLC gives you a unique opportunity to become engaged with excellent professional development activities before you’ve been formally accepted into the College of Business. Education Students anticipating a career in education will be enrolled in a common University 101 class which will help students transition into the education program. International House International House (I-House) is a diverse and welcoming community for students from around the world and US who are interested in developing cross-cultural friendships, competencies, experiences. College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) Students who are anticipating or interested in majors and minors within the College of Arts and Humanities will be able to connect with faculty and engage in activities that will support students' academic goals. ROTC The ROTC LLC provides CWU students interested in military service the opportunity to become acquainted with others involved in CWU’s ROTC programs. The LLC will facilitate
contact with ROTC student leaders, ROTC faculty and staff, and military professionals. Science Talent Expansion Program (S.T.E.P.) The STEP LLC seeks to involve all students who have an appreciation for and an interest in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics (STEM) related disciplines. Students who wish to participate in the STEP LLC must be accepted into and participate in the STEP program. William O. Douglas Honors College Students admitted into the William O. Douglas Honors College are eligible to live in this LLC. The DHC LLC will promote a spirit of discovery and open exchange of ideas in all disciplines to foster leadership, civic engagement, critical inquiry through undergraduate research, and academic rigor to encourage curiosity and innovation in the next generation of citizen scholars. What additional benefits do students receive from living in an LLC? National research has shown that students living in LLCs: • Engage more in class and have better academic performance • Have a greater sense of collegiality • Are more engaged with their education and personal development • Have increased intercultural experiences • Have greater exposure to positive social environments • Are more connected to the University and resources
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