Residence Life

Living Learning Communities

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and Theme Communities

Students! Explore amazing opportunities by joining one of our Living Learning or Theme Communities (LLCs) at Central! These on-campus communities are designed for students who share a common academic focus or personal interest. Each LLC offers tailored programming every semester to support your academic, social, and personal growth. By becoming part of an LLC or Theme Community, you’ll enrich your college experience and build lasting connections. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your time at Central!

Central Community descriptions:

Academic Living Learning Communities

Theme Communities

  1. Stronger Academic Support: LLCs are designed around academic themes, so students often have access to additional resources like tutoring, study groups, and closer relationships with faculty and academic advisors.
  2. Increased Sense of Community: LLCs foster a strong sense of community among students who share similar academic interests or career goals. This creates a supportive environment where students can form close-knit bonds.
  3. Engagement and Collaboration: Students in LLCs tend to collaborate more frequently on projects, assignments, and academic discussions, both inside and outside the classroom, leading to a more engaging learning environment.
  4. Easier Transition to College Life: For first-year students, LLCs provide a built-in social network, helping them adjust to campus life more quickly by connecting them with peers who have similar interests or academic pursuits.
  5. Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth: LLCs often organize exclusive events such as workshops, networking opportunities, and guest speakers tailored to the community's theme. This enhances personal development and career readiness.
  6. Enhanced Faculty Interaction: LLC students tend to have more frequent and informal interactions with faculty and staff, which can lead to mentorship opportunities, deeper academic connections, and personalized support.
  7. Improved Academic Performance: Research shows that students in LLCs often perform better academically, as the structured environment promotes focus, discipline, and a commitment to learning.
  8. Holistic Learning Environment: LLCs combine classroom learning with residential experiences, creating a more holistic learning approach that connects students’ academic and personal lives.

These benefits make LLCs an attractive option for students looking to enhance both their academic and residential experiences while building meaningful connections within their academic community.

Expectations and Requirements

  • You must be registered to live in the residence hall designated for your selected Academic Living-Learning Community (LLC) or Themed Community.
  • For Academic LLCs: You must meet the academic prerequisites specific to the LLC and any associated course requirements.
  • Active participation in LLC programs and activities is required.

How to Enroll in an LLC

  • Select your preferred Academic LLC or Themed Community when applying for housing during the designated enrollment period.
  • After submitting a housing application, you will have the option to apply for and select an LLC or Themed housing through the MyHousing portal.

Important Housing Information for Living Learning Communities (LLCs) Student Placement

During the housing application process, students who select a specific LLC will be assigned to a designated floor in the LLC hall with peers from the same academic school or college. The Office of Residence Life will group students by academic affiliation to form LLC cohorts, creating a focused community within the residence hall.

Enrollment Period:

  • Students can request to join an LLC while completing their housing application in MyHousing.
  • All students who request to join an LLC by June 1, 2025, are guaranteed placement in their preferred LLC.
  • Requests made after June 1, 2025, will be accommodated based on availability.

Roommate Selection & Room Assignment:

  •  LLC students will be matched with a roommate and assigned housing starting June 17, 2025.
  • Students will receive their housing placement notification via their Central email.
  • Housing assignments and roommate details will be available in MyHousing beginning June 17, 2025.