Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
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Benefits of Living in an LLC
Our Living and Learning Communities (LLCs) attract high-achieving students and provide specialized attention for an enriched educational experience. They offer a sense of community through programs, conversations, and faculty interaction centered on members’ interests.
- Each community has a Faculty-in-Residence member, as well as support from Campus Housing professional and student staff who works within the Living Learning Community to aid you in having the best in and out-of-class experience. Staff also provide residents with faculty connections and engagement with outside offices (e.g., Academic Center for Excellence).
- Study with others who are in the same academic program or have the same academic and personal interest as you.
- Faculty-in-Residence who work closely together in partnership with our individual communities through academic programming and educational opportunities.
- Programmatic event offers meaningful and experiential learning, including research opportunities, career planning and development, guest speakers, workshops, and high-impact programs in the city.
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Business
The Business community is designed specifically for business scholars. For continuing students, we’re encouraging all eligible students to register for Accounting 210; since it’s part of the required courses in business, you’ll have several other residents as a natural study group, and a Faculty-in-Residence is available to provide additional support. Other spots on the floors will be set aside for incoming business scholars.
- Located in James Stukel Towers
- Tutoring in the hall
- Students in the same classes make for natural study groups
- Ease of planning programming with fellow residents and faculty in residence
Prerequisite for the community:
- Be in the College of Business
If you live here, we encourage you to enroll in:
- ACTG 210
- BA 100
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Engineering and Computer Science
The Engineering and Computer Science living learning community is located in James Stukel Towers. In addition to encouraging continuing students to enroll in Statics and other engineering courses together, incoming first year students in the areas are encouraged to enroll in block schedules of the same sections of math, chemistry, and English.
- Located in James Stukel Towers
- Tutoring in the halls
- Students in the same classes make for natural study groups
- Ease of planning programming with fellow residents
Prerequisite for the community:
- Be in the College of Engineering
If you live here, we encourage you to enroll in:
- ENGR 111 for first-year students
- ENGR 112 for first-year students
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College of Medicine
This community brings together students from the College of Medicine. Living in this community you will receive multiple development opportunities to enhance your professional skills.
- Conveniently adjacent to UIC Medical District in Single Student Residence
- Explore ethical principles in the practice of medicine
- Explore potential research and volunteering opportunities in the field of medicine
- Build an academic and professional network
- Opportunities to teach and mentor Pre-Health undergraduates
- Engage with peer mentoring, panel discussions, speakers, and social events
- Interact with faculty representing diverse medical specialties and scientific interests
Prerequisite for the community:
- Be in the College of Medicine
If you live here, we encourage you to:
- Join study groups with others on the floor
- Work with your RA to plan relevant programs
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Sustainability
This living learning community will bring students who have an academic focus in sustainability together to enrich their UIC career and enable them to apply and amplify their classroom learning to outside-the-classroom experiences. This living learning community will focus on the three pillars of sustainability; economy, society, and environment while gaining an understanding of the complex interactions of each.
Location of the Sustainability LLC is in James Stukel Towers.
Specific features and benefits of the LLC:
- Learn about zero-waste living
- Gardening – grow your own fruits and veggies
- Network with the eco-conscious community on campus
- Build an academic and professional network
Goals and engagement opportunities for LLC participants include:
- EcoEducators
- EcoVolunteers
- JST Gardening
- Guest Speakers
Prerequisite for the community:
- None
Recommended courses (though not required):
- Sustainable Cities Minor (CUPPA)
- HON 201 Sustainable Campus
- US/PUBH 390 Sustainability Internship Program
Staff or faculty leads for the LLC:
- Chris Anderson canders8@uic.edu
Other information and resources related to this LLC:
- UIC Sustainability website: https://sustainability.uic.edu/
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Honors
The Honors community is exclusively for academically talented students enrolled in the Honors College. Here, you will find friendships with people of different majors who are focused on high achievement.
- Located in James Stukel Towers and the Academic & Residential Complex
- Engage in exploring various study strategies
- Receive support to fulfill Honors activities such as senior capstone projects
- Attend professional development and stress management workshops
- Participate in fun programs such as yoga, scavenger hunts, and museum trips
- Learn about research opportunities available on campus
- Build relationships with Honors College Advisors and Staff
- Peer Tutoring and study groups
- Integration with faculty from the Honors College
Prerequisite for the community:
- Be in the Honors College
If you live here, we encourage you to enroll in:
- HON 101
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Spectrum
This community brings together students from across the different spectrums of gender and sexuality. Here, you will find opportunities to explore and learn about these social identities together.
Location of the Spectrum LLC is in our Courtyard residence hall.
Specific features and benefits of the LLC:
- Develop dialogue facilitation skills during community discussions
- Expand cultural competency by learning with students of diverse identities
- Explore media and materials detailing the array of genders and sexualities in society
- Engage with programs that foster connections between students
- Organize for furthering inclusivity in the residence halls and on campus
Goals and engagement opportunities for LLC participants include:
- EcoEducators
- Learn about research and scholarship opportunities available
- Network with professional LGBTQIA+ people
- Socialize with faculty-affiliates of the Gender and Womens Studies department
- Interact with faculty in the residence halls
- Peer tutoring and study groups
Prerequisite for the community:
- None
Recommended courses (though not required):
- BLST/GWS 262, EPSY 242 encouraged
Staff or faculty leads for the LLC:
- Dr. Mario LaMothe lamothem@uic.edu
- Dr. Nic Weststrate nicwest@uic.edu
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Pre-Health
This community brings together students interested in going into the health professions. Living in this community, you will have an easier time learning about and preparing to go into the various healthcare fields.
- Located in Courtyard across from the Learning Resource Center
- Learn about Delta Epsilon Mu, a pre-health co-ed fraternity, and the different research opportunities and assistantships available to you
- Develop cultural competency by learning how health disparities are addressed across fields
- Participate in trips to museums, professional organizations, and companies involved in health professions
- Attend information sessions about applying to professional programs in health-related fields
- Interact with faculty in the halls
- Peer Tutoring and study groups
Prerequisite for the community:
- To have a Pre-Health Educational Goal
If you live here, we encourage you to enroll in:
- Organic Chemistry (CHEM 232)
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Pre-Law & Justice
This community is designed for students interested in preparing themselves to take an active role in the creation of a more just society.
- Located in the Academic & Residential Complex
- Practice LSAT questions
- Learn about student organizations such as Mock Trial
- Develop relationships to gain internships
- Network with faculty
- Courses taught in the same building
- Peer tutoring and study groups
Required for admission to the Pre-Law & Justice:
- CLJ 120 completion or registration for CLJ 120 while a member of the Pre-Law & Justice LLC
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REAL (Respect, Equity, & Active Learning)
This community brings together first-year students interested in meeting and engaging with a diverse set of peers and learning about issues related to cultural diversity, equity, identity, and inclusion.
- Located in Courtyard
- Engage in discussions with other students,
faculty, staff, and visiting presenters - Attend dinners and book clubs with authors, faculty, and top-level administrators
- Participate in team building activities and professional development opportunities
- Develop leadership skills on issues of social justice
- Learn how to make the most of UIC’s diversity
- Interact with faculty in the halls
- Peer tutoring and study groups
If you live here, we encourage you to:
- Enroll in Dialog (DLG) 120
- Have an interest in engaging with issues of diversity
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Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)
The Women in Science and Engineering wing, located in JST, works in conjunction with the Center for Research on Women and Gender to increase the number of women, majority and minority, students pursuing and graduating in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines, and to promote the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women who have chosen academic careers.
- Located in James Stukel Towers
- Monthly dinners with faculty
- Tutoring in the hall
- Students in the same classes make for natural study groups
- Ease of planning programming with fellow residents and faculty in residence
Prerequisite for the community:
- Be in a STEM major
- This community is designed for female-identified and/or transgender students
If you live here, we encourage you to enroll in:
- Engineering 111 if a member of the College of Engineering
- Engineering 112 if a member of the College of Engineering
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New Residents
Incoming first year and transfer residents will make their LLC preferences known in their Housing applications. Assignments will be made based off of those preferences indicated. Once you have applied for Campus Housing, you can update your preference information any time by emailing us at housing@uic.edu.
Returning Residents (apply through ReApp)
Current residents that are applying through ReApp to return to Campus Housing can apply to live in an LLC by completing the application on the Housing Dock.