Benefits of a First-year LLC
- Guaranteed pre-registration for courses offered as part of LLCs;
- Living with motivated students who share your interests;
- Attending fun trips and interesting events that enhance your coursework;
- A ready made community in which to make friends and form study groups;
- More contact with College faculty and staff outside of the classroom;
- A smoother transition into college life;
- A more exciting and satisfying first-year experience; and
- Higher grades and a better chance of graduating from college (according to studies).
Academic Requirements
- Full year commitment to a First-year LLC;
- Enroll in one of two designated LLC first-year seminars offered this fall (one seminar will be based in the Humanities/Social Sciences, the other in the Sciences);
- Enroll in one topical course related to your LLC in the spring semester;
- Enroll in LLC 101 (fall) and LLC 102 (spring) for one academic credit each semester;
- Attend monthly activities and events related to your community;
- Participate in a student-created presentation at the end of the fall semester and in a spring community service project; and
- Complete a final reflection paper.
Your Commitment
Participants in a First-year LLC must commit to the following: “Because each student’s actions directly affect others in a group, I will proactively engage in my own learning activities and contribute positively to a collaborative and collegial environment in my Living Learning Community for the entire academic year.”