Living & Learning Communities
Fostering communities with the purpose of advancing the public good.
The Living and Learning Communities (LLCs) are first year programs that combine academic learning, residential life, and hands-on experiences. Our LLC students can expect to contribute to an intentionally designed residential community and participate in a credit-baring academic course on a specific topic together. LLCs are ideal communities for students who are interested in living with other students passionate about a specific topical area and learning together in the academic space.
Through retreats, individual time with faculty and staff, engaging guest speakers, and opportunities to meaningfully connect with the larger community, these programs deepen your learning and establish lasting friendships.
Stay in the Know
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Your Passion
Every quarter, LLC students take seminar classes that relate to that theme. These classes are taught by DU professors and credits from these courses can be applied to relevant minors or certificates. Each LLC has a Faculty Director and a Program Coordinator who is passionate about providing a co-curricular experience that will heighten the LLC student’s first-year experience. Our programs include a collaborative learning environment, project-based learning, guest speakers, field trips, overnight retreats, and engagement with the greater Denver community.
Your Community
You'll live alongside a floor of students with similar interests and diverse experiences. Dedicated staff and faculty support and care about your success. This allows connecting to others during your transition to DU easier as you have several opportunities to get to know your peers. It's a great way to meet like-minded Pioneers and get a head start on your academic path.
Your Future
Gain exposure to new ideas that will broaden your worldview. Intentional co-curricular activities and events are designed that relate to the topic of the LLC to enhance the learning experience. In addition, specific LLC and all-LLC events will be facilitated throughout the year for intentional learning as well as to connect with other LLC students. The LLC will help to connect you with opportunities for research, internships, student organizations and clubs, and future career connections to achieve your dreams.
Benefits of participating in an LLC
- Built-in community of support
- Create an intentional action plan for your time at DU
- Dedicated faculty & staff
- Networking opportunities
- Life-long friendships
- Activities that allow you to experience Denver and beyond
- Off-campus retreats
Which community do you want to explore?
Environmental Sustainability
Contribute towards a regenerative future for our planet.
Global Mental Health
Work together to ensure mental health for all - both locally and globally.
Health Promotion
Engage individuals and communities to promote comprehensive, holistic health and wellness.
Racial Justice
Organize together to build a more just and equitable world.
Social Change
Take action to become a powerful social change agent in your communities.
Ready to get started?
Visiting Campus?
The Office of Undergraduate Admission offers a variety of ways to visit campus, including in-person admitted student visits and virtual open house days. Click here to learn more about Admissions offerings and to register to visit DU's campus!
The Living and Learning Communities participated in the 2023 Virtual Open House. Please click here to watch the LLC webinar from last year's Virtual Open House.
We look forward to meeting you! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions to LLCs@du.edu or to schedule an individual appointment.