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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!

American Indian Cultural House LLC - icon of a turquoise-colored dreamcatcher

American Indian Cultural House

Identity/Culture Personal Interest
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One of only a few programs of its kind in the nation

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
    • See detailed Living Learning Community Requirements below.
Full Details
At Home In MN LLC - an icon of the state outline of Minnesota

At Home in MN

Personal Interest
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For students new to Minnesota

  • First Year 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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Biology House LLC - icon of a double-helix strand of DNA
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Build your community by living in BioHouse

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
Full Details
CASA SOL LLC - icon of a golden sun rising bhind  a maroon rooftop with chimney

CASA SOL

MCAE LLC Academic Identity/Culture
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An MCAE LLC for Latinx students

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CEHD Community House LLC - icon of three figures organized vertically in increasing size representing growth
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Students who want to improve the lives of others

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CFANS House

Academic
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Seeking doers, makers and dreamers

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Charlotte's Home for Black Women LLC - Icon of three Black women in profile, facing right.

Charlotte’s Home

MCAE LLC Identity/Culture
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An MCAE LLC for Black women on campus

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • Gender identity - gender open
    • Gender identity - woman
    • MCAE LLC roommates only
    • See detailed MCAE Living Learning Community Requirements below.
Full Details
Chinese Language and Culture House - A red Chinese dragon swoops

Chinese Language and Culture House

Academic Identity/Culture Language Personal Interest Travel
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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.
Full Details
CSE Second year Experience LLC - icon of a beaker containing maroon fluid and the number "2."
Quick Look

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.
Full Details
Design House LLC - icon of a notebook and pencil
Quick Look

Join other creatives and design something awesome

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
Full Details
FETCH LLC - icon of a dog's face

FETCH

Leadership Personal Interest
Quick Look

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.
Full Details
Honors Residential Community - icon of a graduate's black cap with golden tassel
Quick Look

Get connected with Honors classmates

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Honors Second Year Experience LLC - icon of an open book, golden, with the number two on the open page
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Continue to build relationships and explore leadership opportunities with other Honors students

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Huntley House for Black and African American Men LLC - icon of a gold shield with two "H" letters, an open book, and a clenched fist.

Huntley House

MCAE LLC Identity/Culture
Quick Look

An MCAE LLC for Black men on campus

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • Gender identity - gender open
    • Gender identity - man
    • MCAE LLC roommates only
    • See detailed MCAE Living Learning Community Requirements below.
Full Details
La Casa De Español - icon of a Spanish-style house

La Casa De Español

Academic Language Personal Interest Travel
Quick Look

Engage and enhance your Spanish speaking skills

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
Full Details
Lavender House LLC - stylized icon of a lavender flower

Lavender House

Identity/Culture
Quick Look

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.
Full Details
Nursing LLC - icon of a stethescope

Nursing

Academic
Quick Look

Learn about your future profession

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
Full Details
Ojibwewigamig LLC - icon of an Ojibwe wigwam encircled by a traditional floral design

Ojibwe Immersion House

Academic Identity/Culture Language
Quick Look

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.
Full Details
ROTC LLC - Icond of an ROTC badge in black and gold featuring a large sword and smaller lamp a classical Greek helmet.

ROTC

Leadership Personal Interest Travel
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A community with a passion for service

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Second Year Experience LLC - icon of a maroon briefcase emblazoned with the number "2."

Second Year Experience

Leadership Personal Interest
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Build relationships with others who love UMN

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Social Justice Action

Leadership Personal Interest
Quick Look

Join your peers in this knowledge-filled LLC

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • Affiliated Course
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
Full Details
Sorority Unity House LLC - Icon of a classical greek facade with Ionian columns

Sorority Unity House

Leadership Personal Interest
Quick Look

Join other students who share your interests

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
Full Details
STEM Diversity House LLC - icon of multicolored gears

STEM Diversity House

Academic Identity/Culture
Quick Look

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.
Full Details
Substance Free House LLC - icon of a golden shield

Substance-Free House

Personal Interest
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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.
Full Details
CSE Taylor House LLC - icon of a lightbulb
Quick Look

Launch your College of Science and Engineering career here

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
Full Details
The Firsts for First-Generation Students LLC - icon of a two-headed crocodile, an Adinkra symbol of unity in diversity, giving a common destiny.

The Firsts

MCAE LLC Academic Identity/Culture
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An MCAE LLC for first-generation students and students of color

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The MLK Beloved Community

Academic Identity/Culture Leadership Personal Interest
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Afro-American Action Committee Scholars LLC

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Transfer Student Experience LLC - An icon of two mountain peaks. The nearer peak is topped by a red flag.

Transfer Student Experience

Leadership Personal Interest
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Enhance your personal growth

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Tsev Hmoob LLC - icon of a traditional Hmong "elephant footprint" design

Tsev Hmoob

MCAE LLC Identity/Culture
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An MCAE LLC for Hmong American students on campus

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West Bank Arts House - icon of theater masks representing tragedy and comedy

West Bank Arts House

Academic Personal Interest
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Make art, make memories

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Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) LLC - icon featuring a beaker of deep-blue fluid and the letters "WISE."

WISE

Academic Identity/Culture
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Women in Science and Engineering

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • Gender identity - gender open
    • Gender identity - woman
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
Full Details
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Women's Business Network

Academic Identity/Culture Leadership
Quick Look

A Community for Aspiring Businesswomen

  • First Year Students
  • Partner
  • Requirements
    • Gender identity - woman
    • LLC roommates only - Students with a mutual roommate request who is also interested in this LLC are welcome.
    • Open to all majors.
Full Details

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.