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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—housing option to expand your college experience through exploration and collaboration.

Apply Early

Housing assignments are made based on the date of your housing application first, followed by factors like Living Learning Community preferences. 

Don’t wait until you know your admission status to apply! 

Some LLCs will fill up before March 1, and many programs use the housing application date to create priority. 

Plan ahead.

Each LLC has a limit on the number of participants. Also, talk to your prospective roommate as some programs do not have space to accommodate roommates who are not part of the LLC.

Consider your classes.

Some accept any student who has an interest in their program. Some only allow students of a specific major or program to be a part of the community. Also, some programs require or recommend a course.

Apply today!

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CFANS House

Academic
Bailey
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Seeking doers, makers and dreamers

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Chinese Language and Culture House

Academic Identity/Culture Language Personal Interest Travel
17th Avenue
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Building cross-cultural appreciation

  • First Year Students, Returning Students, and Transfer Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • Affiliated Course
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
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CSE Second Year Experience

Academic
Pioneer
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A supportive home for returning students

  • Returning Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
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FETCH

Leadership Personal Interest
Bailey
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Fostering Education Through Campus Hosting

  • First Year Students, Returning Students, and Transfer Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
    • Students in all colleges and majors are welcome to join.
    • See detailed Living Learning Community Requirements below.
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Honors Second Year Experience

Academic Leadership
Middlebrook
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Continue to build relationships and explore leadership opportunities with other Honors students

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Lavender House

Identity/Culture
Comstock
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Express yourself freely with other LGBTQIA+ students

  • First Year Students, Returning Students, and Transfer Students
  • Partners
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
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Ojibwe Immersion House

Academic Identity/Culture Language
Radius
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Ojibwewigamig

  • First Year Students, Returning Students, and Transfer Students
  • Partners
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
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Second Year Experience

Leadership Personal Interest
Yudof
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Build relationships with others who love UMN

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STEM Diversity House

Academic Identity/Culture
Pioneer
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For Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color

  • First Year Students, Returning Students, and Transfer Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
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Substance-Free House

Personal Interest
Middlebrook
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Share a commitment to remaining substance-free

  • First Year Students, Returning Students, and Transfer Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
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Finding Your Community at the U

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First-Year LLCs
Exclusive program options for the newest Golden Gophers.
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Second-Year LLCs
Shape your experience with options for returning students.
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Transfer LLCs
Unique living opportunities to settle into your new community.