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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 of no additional cost—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.
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Chinese Language and Culture House
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.
![CSE Second year Experience LLC - icon of a beaker containing maroon fluid and the number "2."](/sites/housing.umn.edu/files/styles/152x176_no_crop/public/2021-02/CSE%20Second%20Year.jpg?itok=hSzQp-B2)
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.
![FETCH LLC - icon of a dog's face](/sites/housing.umn.edu/files/styles/152x176_no_crop/public/2021-02/Fetch.jpg?itok=4HZM1hrN)
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.
![Honors Second Year Experience LLC - icon of an open book, golden, with the number two on the open page](/sites/housing.umn.edu/files/styles/152x176_no_crop/public/2021-02/Honors%20Second%20Year.jpg?itok=XMCtFRSa)
Continue to build relationships and explore leadership opportunities with other Honors students
- Returning Students
- Partner
![Lavender House LLC - stylized icon of a lavender flower](/sites/housing.umn.edu/files/styles/152x176_no_crop/public/2021-02/Lavender%20House.jpg?itok=g4L4y0sP)
Express yourself freely with other LGBTQIA+ students
- First Year Students, Returning Students, and Transfer Students
- Partners
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Office of Equity and Diversity
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- Requirements
- LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
![Ojibwewigamig LLC - icon of an Ojibwe wigwam encircled by a traditional floral design](/sites/housing.umn.edu/files/styles/152x176_no_crop/public/2021-02/Ojibwewigamig.jpg?itok=sPmwlC4h)
Ojibwewigamig
- First Year Students, Returning Students, and Transfer Students
- Partners
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College of Liberal Arts
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American Indian Studies
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![STEM Diversity House LLC - icon of multicolored gears](/sites/housing.umn.edu/files/styles/152x176_no_crop/public/2021-02/STEM%20Diversity%20House.jpg?itok=NPzGBagX)
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.
![Substance Free House LLC - icon of a golden shield](/sites/housing.umn.edu/files/styles/152x176_no_crop/public/2021-02/Substance%20Free.jpg?itok=tgHQdhe9)
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.
Finding Your Community at the U
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