College of Pharmacy
Living and Learning Community

The College of Pharmacy Living and Learning Community 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 Pharm.D. or B.S.P.S. major who request on-campus housing are automatically eligible for assignment to the Pharmacy LLC in Barlow 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 College of Pharmacy LLC as a first year pharmacy student, whether or not you live in Barlow Hall:

  • 3D Printing and Molecular Modeling
  • Access to numerous anatomy skeletons and models for review/studying
  • Chemistry Review
  • Medical Mystery
  • Movie Nights
  • Pharmacy Picnic
  • Practical Prep for Anatomy
  • Weekly yoga and mindfulness classes

Staff and Contacts

Resident Academic Mentor (RAM)

Nisha Kakwani

Major: Pharmacy

Class Year: 2027

Hometown: Whitehouse Station, NJ
@uripharmacyinstaram
@rhodyreslife

pharmacy_ram@uri.edu

Academic Partner

Denise Gorenski, Assistant Dean for Student and Academic Affairs

Denise Gorenski Pharmacy – Academic Partner dgorenski@uri.edu
Sarah Kosha Pharmacy – Hall Director sarahkosha@uri.edu
Nisha Kakwani Pharmacy – RAM nishakakwani@uri.edu