Living Learning Communities
Connect with other students who share similar interests, academic goals, and personal direction in one of over 30 programs. LLCs bring students to live together in a dedicated area of a building. Take advantage of the unique—and free—opportunity to expand your college experience through exploration and collaboration.
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First-Year LLCs
Exclusive program options for the newest Golden Gophers.
Second-Year LLCs
Shape your experience with options for returning students.
Transfer LLCs
Unique living opportunities to settle into your new community.
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Established in 2003, this community for first-year students with American Indian heritage or who are interested in learning more about American Indian culture. We aim to provide a supportive community where the academic experiences of…
Have you decided to cross state lines and venture to Minnesota for college? Are you ready to learn more about what Minnesota and UMN have to offer you? If so, consider joining At Home in MN!
While living in this community, you’ll connect…
Excited about pursuing your interest in biological sciences at the U? Interested in doing so with a community of fellow first-year students? Biology House is a living-learning community designed to give first-year students the opportunity…
You mean business. After all, you’re in Carlson. But you also want to find connections along the way. Consider joining Carlson House to get the best of both worlds!
Carlson House is open to first-year students admitted to the Carlson…
Students in this Living Learning Community also receive the benefit of semester sessions with student mentors who are previous participants of CASA SOL. CASA SOL provides opportunities for students to explore their own identity as well as…
In this LLC, your first year will be enhanced with fast friends, built-in study partners, and many avenues for connecting with staff and instructors in the college. CEHD Community House will enhance your transition to the U by…
Charlotte’s Home strives to support the academic, social, and personal endeavors of Black women through community building, leadership, identity exploration, and personal growth to ensure their success during their time here at the…
If you are in the Chinese Flagship Program or are studying advanced Chinese or are an international student from China, join the Chinese Language and Culture (CLC) Living Learning Community.
English and Mandarin Chinese are the two most…
If you are a College of Science and Engineering student who enjoyed the close connection and community in your residence hall during your first year, consider becoming a member of the CSE Second Year Experience House!
The College of Science and Engineering Transfer House is for new University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus transfer students in the College of Science and Engineering seeking a community and connections here at the U.
Opening Fall 2021
This Living Learning Community provides Dakota language students the unique opportunity to speak Dakota daily alongside the students living in their apartment.
Are you creative, passionate about design, and interested in living with other students who share your passion? If so, join Design House!
Design House is open to first-year students admitted to the College of Design. In addition to being…
Are you interested in sustainability? If so, consider joining the Environment House! Here, you’ll have the opportunity to connect and build relationships with students who share the same passion for the health and wellbeing of our…
Open to a limited number of students within the Pre-Vet LLC, this program provides the opportunity to explore and learn more about the service animal industry, assist with the training of service dogs, and volunteer with a local service…
Are you an international student or a domestic student interested in making life-long friends from all over the world? If so, join Global Gopher Community!
This community is the only Living Learning Community with the intention of…
Doing it alone can be hard, so why not set yourself up for success by doing it with others? This is a place for you and your new Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives (HFHS) friends to explore your personal wellbeing. Whether you are studying…
The Honors Residential Community Living Learning Community is open to all first-year students admitted to the Honors Program.
Do you want a unique experience living with other engaged honors students during your first year of college? How…
Did you live in the Honors Residential Community during your first year and love it? With Honors Second Year Experience, you have the opportunity to continue living in this environment, building strong friendships, and focusing on what…
Huntley House strives to support the academic, social, and personal endeavors of Black and African American men through community building, leadership, identity exploration, and personal growth to ensure their success during their time…
Do you want to practice your Spanish in a real-life context with other students who are passionate about language learning? If so, join La Casa De Español! We are a language-focused community that welcomes anyone interested in learning or…
Do you want to live with a group of awesome, inclusive queer and transgender students and form a tight-knit community during your first and second year of college? Join Lavender House! Lavender House is open to any students who identify…
As a part of the Nursing LLC, you will quickly make friends with members of your future nursing cohort.
The first year will include close mentorship with current nursing students, staff, and faculty. You will have the opportunity to…
Gain confidence, a sense of community, and lifelong friendships while immersed in the Ojibwe language. The Ojibwewigamig is a community where Ojibwe language students can live together in a safe and fun environment where Ojibwe…
Are you a future veterinarian or current animal-enthusiast? Do you want to live with a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for animals? Consider joining the Pre-Vet House! This is a great opportunity for you to…
Do you want to serve your country after graduation? Are you interested in living in a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for service? If so, consider joining ROTC house. Here, you’ll have access to on-site…
Do you want to continue building connections with other students and the greater campus community in your second year at the University of Minnesota? If so, then our SYE Houses were built for you!
Hang out with other second-year students…
Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of social justice concepts? Do you want to have meaningful conversations with your peers about social justice? If so, then the Social Justice Action community is for you!
A community of first-year students with an interest in joining one of our community’s 21 sororities, the Sorority Unity LLC supports students as they explore membership in a sorority and engage within that community.
Are you a Black, Indigenous, or Student of Color interested in STEM fields? The STEM Diversity House is a tight-knit environment in which indigenous students and students of color interested in science, technology, engineering, or…
If you are passionate about living a substance-free life and want to live with a community of students who share that passion, please join the Substance-Free House!
Find support for your College of Science and Engineering journey by making new friends and building relationships that can enhance your success both inside and outside the classroom.
The Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE) invites incoming first-year students who are first-generation and/or students of color to live in a close-knit and dynamic community with peers committed to academic success at the…
The purpose of the Transfer Student Experience Living Learning Community is to help you, as a transfer student, grow and develop at a personal level so you can become an effective leader.
Past participants say their experiences in this…
Join a vibrant community of scholars, leaders, and change-agents. TRIO Students in the College of Education & Human Development! Engage in a vibrant multicultural community of scholars, leaders, and change-agents!
The TRIO Living-…
The Tsev Hmoob LLC, launched in 2011, is designed to provide first-year students the opportunity to live in a community intended to promote personal, social, and academic growth on campus.
This LLC aims to provide a supportive community…
Are you artsy? Join us in Middlebrook Hall! We are a community of artists who value interdisciplinary access and collaboration.
Our community helps each person achieve success in their coursework, explore the different disciplines…
If you are a motivated woman in the College of Science and Engineering, consider joining us! WISE, sponsored by Medtronic, is a tight-knit community where you will have an immediate support network of new friends, who will learn and grow…