Living Learning Communities

Because learning does not take place exclusively in the classroom, UT Dallas offers incoming freshmen the opportunity to live in one of our Living Learning Communities (LLC).

LLCs are small groups of select freshmen who share common academic goals or interests. Students involved in these communities in fall 2009 will live in the residence hall, attend at least one class a semester together and participate as a group in various activities, such as service projects and social events.

Why should I join and what benefits do I receive?
Living Learning students:

  • Have an easier transition into college
  • Maintain higher GPAs
  • Make friends quickly with people who share common interests and goals
  • Develop a support network with other students, advisors and professors
  • Have increased faculty and staff contact outside the classroom
  • Develop and refine leadership skills
  • Connect with the community through volunteer projects
  • Learn to think critically

Living Learning Communities
UT Dallas offers seven Living Learning Communities for fall 2009:

Major-based communities Interest-based communities

Arts and Technology — for aspiring animators, gamers and sound designers to develop their technical skills and artistic talent learn more

Engineering and Computer Science — for students interested in engineering and computer science
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Management — for business leaders of tomorrow interested in accounting, finance or business administration
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Multicultural — for students of all majors interested in diversity education and multicultural experiences  learn more

Music — for students of all majors interested in musical performance and appreciation  learn more

Pre-Health — for students of all majors interested in a health profession (medical, dental, pharmacy, etc) learn more

Social Justice — for students of all majors interested in examining justice and equity in the American culture  learn more

Updated: October 21, 2009