College of Business
Living and Learning Community
The College of Business Living and Learning Community (BLLC) provides first-year students with a living environment that promotes personal growth, academic success, and a smooth transition from high school to college.
See an overview of LLCs at URI
Eligibility
Incoming first-year students admitted with a business major (including textile marketing; textiles, fashion merchandising and design; and business undecided) who request on-campus housing are automatically eligible for assignment to the BLLC residence hall.
Learn more about Living and Learning Community housing assignments.
Programming and Traditions
Here are just a few of the opportunities available to you through the BLLC as a first year business major, whether or not you live in the LLC halls:
- COB club meetings and events
- Academic tutoring
- Meet-the-deans events
- Faculty forums
- Career-related programming
Staff and Contacts
Resident Academic Mentors (RAMs)
Alex Vickery
Major: Business (Undeclared)
Class Year: 2026
Hometown: Plymouth, Massachusetts
Academic Partner
Carmen M. Rogers, Assistant Dean
College of Business