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Learning Living Communities (LLC)

Each Learning Living Community (LLC) at SIUE has been established to enhance the learning experiences of residential students outside the classroom. Whether it be through an academic or developmental approach, LLCs at SIUE are improving the lives of many residential students.

University Housing believes that because our students are spending many hours outside the classroom, it is important to engage them in experiences that will promote academic success, acclimate them to the University, and connect them with peers who have shared interests. LLCs bring academics into the living environment by incorporating faculty interaction through our Faculty Fellows program, on-site classes in our “smart classroom,” and communities focused on interest and academic major. LLCs provide residents with various opportunities for connection and social interaction and create a sense of belonging to both SIUE and their community.

Advantages of LLCs at SIUE

Enhanced academic and social opportunities
The chance to form bonds with faculty members outside of the classroom through ongoing interaction
Opportunity to live with other students who share similar interests and ambitions
Increased satisfaction with SIUE and the overall college experience
Creation of lifelong friendships and connections

LLC FAQs

First Year LLCs
About	Opportunities	Programs
Business The Business LLC houses pre-majors in the School of Business, including Business Administration and Accounting.	Students will have the opportunity to interact with a faculty fellow from the School of Business as they prepare to apply for the program and may also get the opportunity to learn from companies such as Edward Jones and Wells Fargo as they build their resumés.	Traditional programs have included a Business Scavenger Hunt which allows the students to interact with different professors from the School of Business. Students in this community are pre-registered into a section of Computer Management Information Systems (CMIS) 108. This class is a general education requirement and thus fits into any major degree plan.
Education This community houses intended pre-majors of the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior, including Special Education, Secondary Education, and Elementary Education.	Students in this community may have the opportunity to visit classrooms.	Traditional events for this program include assisting the Family Resource Center in Cougar Village, visiting the SIUE Early Childhood Center, and taking part in the educational reading program in Madison County. Students in this community are pre-registered into a section of CIED (Curriculum, Instruction, Educational Development) 100, Intro. to Education.
Engineering and Technology This community houses intended pre-majors of the School of Engineering including programs such as civil, electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering.	Students have the opportunity to create supportive study groups for college-level science and math courses that can be challenging. Students will gain from the experience of faculty members and upperclass mentors through involvement in this LLC.	Students in the Engineering LLC participate in study groups, work on the Trebuchet catapult project together, and hold video game tournaments to relax and take a break from tough coursework. Students in this community are offered an opportunity to be registered in a section of IE 106. This course is an education requirement for most majors in the School of Engineering, but not all. Students are encouraged to discuss with their advisor how to fit this course into their degree plan. Computer science majors will be enrolled in CS 111.
Health Professionals The Health Professionals LLC houses students with pre-majors in the Health Science professional programs (pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy). Students who are interested in Nursing may also live in this community. The community focuses on the development of students in medical-related, professional fields.	Students who choose to live in this community will have the opportunity to work with faculty members in the School of Pharmacy and other science-based majors, as well as benefit from the support of peers taking similar challenging courses.	Students in the Health Sciences LLC participate in community study groups and have traditional programs such as visits to Monsanto Pharmaceutical Company and the St. Louis Science Center, plus introductory informative sessions from the professional programs listed above and more.
Nursing This community houses intended pre-majors of the School of Nursing. Students in the Nursing LLC take two classes together: Nursing Chemistry and Biology. In addition to living together, students who apply for the Nursing LLC are enrolled in two concurrent courses. All students will be enrolled in Biology 140. Students will also be enrolled in Chemistry 120A.	Students living in this community will have the opportunity to work directly with faculty members as they study for pre-requisites to the nursing program.	Students in the Nursing LLC participate in community study groups, take a tour of the Nursing Simulation Lab, and make connections with health agencies in the local area.
Honors This community houses students who have been accepted as Meridian Scholars and/or into the Honors Program. Meridian Scholars who live on-campus are required to live in the Honors LLC.	Residents will have the opportunity to participate in special academic opportunities provided by the University and receive additional support from a Faculty Fellow who serves as a resource to residents.	Students in this community take courses Honors 120 and 121 together.
Science and Math The Science and Math LLC houses first-year students who are interested in the life sciences, physical sciences, or mathematics and statistics. This community is designed for students who are exploring a major in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Mathematical Studies, and Physics. Students in Biological Anthropology, Forensic Science, Geographic Information Systems, or Meteorology would also benefit from this LLC.	Students who choose to live in this community will have the opportunity to work with and gain experience from faculty members and upperclass students with science- and math-based majors.	Students in this community will take a section of Reasoning and Argumentation 101 together, exploring how to analyze, critically evaluate, and construct arguments from a scientific and mathematical perspective. This course is a general education requirement. In addition, students will benefit from the support of their peers by taking similar courses within the science and math areas.
Social and Human Behavior The Social and Human Behavior LLC houses first-year students who are interested in gaining a greater understanding of societal realities, human interaction, and social change. This community is designed for students in any major but encouraged for those who are exploring a major in Anthropology, Applied Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Geography, History, International Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology.	Students who choose to live in this community will have the opportunity to work with and gain experience from faculty members in academic disciplines related to social and human behavior.	Students in this community will take a section of Reasoning and Argumentation 101 together, exploring how to analyze, critically evaluate, and construct arguments from a social and human behavior perspective. This course is a general education requirement.

Upperclass LLCs
About	Opportunities	Programs
Transfer This LLC will provide an opportunity for upperclass transfer students to seek and connect with academic and student services, as well as develop a support network of peers. Living in this LLC will allow transfer students an ideal environment to access campus resources while living in an independent setting.	Students who choose to live in this community will have the opportunity to connect to University resources while living with other transfer students.	Students in this community will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of orientation activities, including a special event with the Student Fitness Center.
Engineering This community houses majors of the School of Engineering including programs such as civil, electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering.	Students have the opportunity to create supportive study groups for college-level science and math courses that can be challenging. Students will gain from the experience of faculty members through involvement in this LLC.	Students in the Engineering LLC participate in study groups and even hold video game tournaments to relax and take a break from tough coursework.
Health Professionals The Health Professionals LLC houses students with majors in the Health Science professional programs (pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy). Students who are interested in Nursing may also live in this community. The community focuses on the development of students in medical-related, professional fields.	Students who choose to live in this community will have the opportunity to work with faculty members in the School of Pharmacy, the School of Nursing, and other science-based majors. Students will also benefit from the support of peers taking similar challenging courses.	Students in the Health Sciences LLC participate in community study groups.
Honors This community houses students who are Meridian Scholars and/or members of the Honors Program.	Residents will have the opportunity to participate in special academic opportunities provided by the University and receive additional support from a Faculty Fellow who serves as a resource to residents.	Students in this community have the opportunity to study together.