University Park - Living Learning Communities (LLCs)

Overview

• LLCs provide students an opportunity to live and learn with classmates sharing similar interests.
• Activities include field trips, group dinners, and educational programs.
• Students build strong relationships with peers, faculty, and staff.
• Learning is both encouraged and celebrated.

For Incoming First-Year Students

• Learn how to request an LLC as an HFS Contract preference.
• Some LLCs require a secondary application.

For Current LLC Members

• Review LLC Housing Process guidelines for returning to the living environment.

Participation Without Residency

• Some LLCs allow non-resident students to participate in activities.
• Contact the Office of Residence Life for more information.

Specific Living Learning Communities

Ally House

• Location: West Housing Area
• Focuses on an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ and ally students.
• Partners with the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

Arts and Architecture House

• Location: Leete Hall, North Housing Area
• Designed for art-related majors; involves interactions with faculty and field trips.
• Facilities include communal kitchen, art studio, and music practice rooms.

Biology Home (BIOME)

• Location: Shulze Hall, Pollock Housing Area
• Supports biology majors with study groups and social activities.

Break Access/Holiday Housing

• Offered during official academic break periods.
• Allows students to stay on campus during breaks with an additional fee.

Business and Society House (BASH)

• Location: Holmes Hall, North Housing Area
• For students in the Smeal College of Business; offers professional and social opportunities.

Earth and Mineral Sciences House (EMS)

• Location: Irvin Hall, West Housing Area
• Supports earth sciences and related majors with educational and social activities.

Earth House

• Location: Runkle Hall, North Housing Area
• Focuses on environmental and agricultural issues with various educational experiences.

Educational Equity Scholars

• Location: Snyder Hall, East Housing Area
• Welcomes diverse backgrounds and promotes academic transition and belonging.

Engineering House (E-House)

• Location: McKee Hall, West Housing Area
• For engineering students, offering academic support and social connections.

First-Year Communications

• Location: Brumbaugh Hall, East Housing Area
• For College of Communications students; includes career exploration and faculty interaction.

First-Year Education

• Location: Pinchot Hall, East Housing Area
• For College of Education students; provides career exploration and academic support.

First-Year Lavender Lions

• Location: Robinson Hall, North Housing Area
• Supports LGBTQ+ community students in their personal and professional growth.

First-Year Liberal Arts

• Location: Geary Hall, East Housing Area
• For Liberal Arts students, offering workshops and Liberal Arts First Year Seminar.

First-Year Science and Engineering House (FISE)

• Location: Shulze Hall, Pollock Housing Area
• STEM-focused community for first-year students, offering academic resources.

First-Year Veterans

• Location: Patterson Hall, White Course Apartments
• For veterans, offering a supportive transition to college life.

FlourishPSU: The Wellness Community

• Location: Stone Hall, East Housing Area
• Focuses on resilience and well-being with a supportive community.

Forensic Science

• Location: Simmons Hall, South Housing Area
• Enhances forensic science curriculum with faculty interaction.

Global Engagement Community

• Location: Beaver Hall, Pollock Housing Area
• Promotes global and local perspective exchange, requiring a secondary application.

Joint Service ROTC Housing

• Location: Pennypacker Hall, East Housing Area
• For ROTC students, emphasizing military values and leadership.

Liberal Arts Paterno Fellows House

• Location: Atherton Hall, South Housing Area
• For Paterno Fellows aspirants, promoting honors and leadership.

Professional Golf Management

• Location: Holmes Hall, North Housing Area
• For PGM students, offering industry exploration and career development.

Schreyer Honors College

• Location: Atherton & Simmons Hall, South Housing Area
• Supports Schreyer Scholars with access to academic and social activities.

The GLOBE - Schreyer Honors College

• Location: Simmons Hall, South Housing Area
• For globally minded Schreyer Scholars, promoting international perspective.

ROAR House

• Location: Patterson Hall, White Course Apartments
• Supports students in addiction recovery, part of Collegiate Recovery Community.

Discontinued LLCs

• Discover House
• Engineering and Applied Sciences (EASI)
• Health and Human Development (HHD)
• LIFE House
• Lion LaunchPad
• Sophomore Year Experience (SYE)

Additional Notes

• Many LLCs require a secondary application.
• Room rates vary; compare costs of suites vs. traditional residence halls.
• LLCs offer unique social and academic opportunities tailored to interests.
• Break Access/Holiday Housing is available for an additional fee.