{"id":84826,"date":"2025-07-30T11:32:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T15:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/?page_id=84826"},"modified":"2026-06-22T10:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:36:52","slug":"living-and-leaning-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/student-resources\/undergraduate-students\/living-and-leaning-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Engineering Living and Learning Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The Engineering Living and Learning Community (ELLC) brings together first-year engineering students who want to connect with peers right where they live. Located in the Hillside residence hall, the ELLC is supported by engineering Resident Assistants (RAs) and a senior Resident Assistant (SRA). Together, they create a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters academic success, personal growth, and a smooth transition from high school to college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/hillside\/\" title=\"\">virtual tour of hillside<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/engineering-llc\/\" title=\"\">connect with HRL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of the ELLC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peer study groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic coaches and tutors in the residence hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social activities that build lasting friendships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\"><strong>RAs Are Here to Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Academic Support<\/strong><br>ELLC RAs offer weekly office hours and group study sessions open to all first-year engineering students. They\u2019re here to support you in subjects like math, physics, chemistry, and introductory engineering courses\u2014so don\u2019t hesitate to drop in and get help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>A Point of Contact<\/strong><br>Not sure how to enroll in a class, join a club, find your classroom, or meet with a professor? Your ELLC RA is a go-to resource for navigating your first year in engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\"><strong>Programming and Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">The ELLC offers a dynamic calendar of monthly programs and events to help students engage with their peers and the College of Engineering. All first-year engineering students are invited to participate\u2014whether you live in Hillside or commute from off campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are just a few programs that students&nbsp;love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-51335 size-medium\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IMG_7762-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81070\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IMG_7762-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/IMG_7762-1-300x264.jpg 300w, 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You don\u2019t have to! The <a href=\"http:\/\/uri.edu\/engineering\/academics\/iep\/living-learning-community\">International Engineering Program (IEP) LLC<\/a> is open to all engineering students from sophomore year and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">This community emphasizes global engagement and cross-cultural learning, bringing together students interested in studying abroad, learning new languages, and preparing for international careers. It\u2019s more than housing\u2014it\u2019s a supportive, globally minded community that enhances your engineering experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Engineering Living and Learning Community (ELLC) brings together first-year engineering students who want to connect with peers right where they live. Located in the Hillside residence hall, the ELLC is supported by engineering Resident Assistants (RAs) and a senior Resident Assistant (SRA). 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