{"id":295,"date":"2016-06-23T09:20:19","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T13:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/?page_id=295"},"modified":"2026-02-11T10:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:59:27","slug":"living-and-learning-communities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/living-and-learning-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Living and Learning Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Living and Learning Community (LLC) is a residential community dedicated to a specific academic college, major or theme. Research shows that students who participate in LLCs are more likely to succeed in the transition to college life\u2014they have higher retention rates, demonstrate stronger critical thinking, and benefit from increased access to faculty and student mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2026\/Garley.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2026\/Garley.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2026\/Garley-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2026\/Garley-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2026\/Garley-364x273.jpeg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2026\/Garley-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2026\/Garley-1000x750.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Living Learning Community Strategic Goals:<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Design Holistic Support Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Design integrated support systems that address the holistic needs of first-year students, ensuring a positive transition and long-term student success.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Foster In-Hall Academic Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Create meaningful academic engagement opportunities within the residence halls that support student learning, collaboration, and success.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Build Belonging and Social Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Strengthen students&#8217; sense of belonging, foster meaningful social connections, and increase engagement in campus life.<\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>Benefits of LLCs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Live, learn, study, and get to know others who <strong>share your academic or other interests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Build strong <strong>friendships<\/strong> with your peers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Learn <strong>academic success<\/strong> skills and strategies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Gain an increased knowledge about your major and <strong>career options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Form <strong>study groups<\/strong> and share learning experiences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Participate in fun and educational in-house <strong>programming\/events<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Get support from a dedicated Resident Assistant staff, fellow students who serves as a live-in resource and plans a variety of social activities and out-of-classroom learning events.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, LLC participation offers students opportunities that promote self-confidence, a deeper connection to the University community, and strong relationships with their peers.<\/p>\n<h2>There are many options<\/h2>\n<p>Given the benefits of LLC\u2019s, URI provides many opportunities for resident students. Many students are automatically eligible for assignment to an LLC that corresponds to their academic college, major, or program. If you&#8217;re unsure which LLC is the best fit for your major or area of interest, Housing &amp; Residential Life (HRL) and academic support staff can help you identify it.<\/p>\n<p>If you live in a different residence hall, or if even if you live off-campus, you can still take advantage of LLC staff, resources, and programming. LLC programs are open and available to all first-year students in majors affiliated with an LLC. &nbsp;Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/apply\/living-learning-community-housing-assignments\/\">Living and Learning Community housing assignments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Success Network<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Resident Assistants<\/strong> (RAs) are undergraduate student residents who serve as a resource to help resident students navigate the campus and be successful, in and out of the classroom. RAs also work with residents to create a respectful, inclusive community within the residence halls by facilitating social and educational programming efforts, assisting students in resolving conflicts, and serving as community role models.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Resident Assistants<\/strong> (SRAs) are returning Resident Assistants who provide leadership to the RA staff and work collaboratively with the Hall Director and academic partner to design a holistic LLC experience focused on student success and transition to college. SRAs keep regular office hours, organize study sessions, plan academic based programs and events, and build a sense of community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hall Directors and Graduate Hall Directors<\/strong> are full-time university employees or full-time graduate students who are&nbsp;responsible for the management and daily operations of 2-5 residence halls. HDs and GHDs directly supervise the RAs and RAMs, oversee the community building and programming efforts, and offer support to students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Academic Partners<\/strong> are dedicated faculty or staff members who serve as LLC leaders. An Academic Partner is skilled at interacting with students outside the classroom and dedicates time to facilitating LLC programs and events, meeting with students, and collaborating with the housing staff on LLC-related activities.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>LLCs for First-Year Residents (anticipated for 2026-2027)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_20658\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui colored_table\">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"20658\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"LLCs\"            id=\"footable_20658\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_80310073_20658\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_20658 ninja_table_unique_id_80310073_20658 ui table  ninja_search_right nt_type_legacy_table striped vertical_centered ninja_custom_color inverted footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_llc \">LLC<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_primary_residence_hall \">Primary Residence Hall<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_secondary_residence_hall_s \">Secondary residence hall(s)<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"833\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_833\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/college-of-business-llc\/\">Business<\/a><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/fayerweather-hall\/\">Fayerweather &amp; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/gorham-hall\/\">Gorham<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/fayerweather-hall\/\"><\/a><\/p><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/hopkins-hall\/\">Hopkins<\/a><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"834\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_834\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/cels-llc\/\">CELS*<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/weldin-hall\/\">Weldin<\/a><br \/>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/weldin-hall\/\"><\/a><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"835\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_835\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/chinese-flagship-llc\/\">Chinese Flagship<\/a><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/tucker-hall\/\">Tucker<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"836\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_836\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/ceps-llc\/\">Education<\/a><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/bressler-hall\/\">Bressler<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"837\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_837\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/engineering-llc\/\">Engineering and IEP Engineering*<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/hillside\/\">Hillside<\/a><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"838\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_838\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/exploringundeclared-llc\/\">Exploring<\/a><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/heathman-hall\/\">Heathman<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"839\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_839\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/fine-arts-llc\/\">Fine Arts\/Humanities<\/a><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/tucker-hall\/\">Tucker<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"840\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_840\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/harrington-school-llc\/\">Harrington<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/butterfield-hall\/\">Butterfield<\/a><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"841\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_841\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/health-sciences-llc\/\">Health Sciences<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/browning-hall\/\">Browning &amp; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/adams-hall\/\">Adams<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/browning-hall\/\"><\/a><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"843\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_843\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/natural-sciences-and-mathematics-llc\/\">Natural Science &amp; Math<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/merrow-hall\/\">Merrow &amp; <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/tucker-hall\/\">Tucker<\/a><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"844\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_844\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/neuroscience-llc\/\">Neuroscience*<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/barlow-hall\/\">Barlow<\/a><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"845\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_845\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/college-of-nursing-llc\/\">Nursing*<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/hillside\/\">Hillside<\/a><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"846\" class=\"ninja_table_row_12 nt_row_id_846\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/college-of-pharmacy-llc\/\">Pharmacy*<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/barlow-hall\/\">Barlow<\/a><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"847\" class=\"ninja_table_row_13 nt_row_id_847\">\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/social-sciences-llc\/\">Social Science<\/a><\/td><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/peck-hall\/\">Peck<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/hutchinson-hall\/\">Hutchinson<\/a><\/p><\/td><td><\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<p>* These LLCs will be located in halls with triple rooms. Students can choose a roommate(s) of any major. Students can select one or two roommates. If the student selects just one roommate, the Assignments Team will use the housing <span class=\"il\">software<\/span>&nbsp;to match another student.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Honors Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Honors Housing is a new opportunity beginning <strong>Fall 2026<\/strong> for all incoming first-year students. All first-year housing will include an Honors community within each individual LLC, helping students connect with both their academic college and the Honors Program.<\/p>\n<p>Honors Housing brings together motivated students to support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic growth<\/li>\n<li>Meaningful connections<\/li>\n<li>Faculty engagement<\/li>\n<li>Unforgettable experiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This model creates a more intentional, holistic approach to students\u2019 personal and academic success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honors Resident Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Honors Resident Assistants (RAs)<\/strong> are undergraduate student leaders who serve as a resource to help residents navigate campus life and succeed academically and personally. RAs foster a respectful, inclusive community by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitating social and educational programs<\/li>\n<li>Assisting students in resolving conflicts<\/li>\n<li>Serving as positive community role models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Honors RA will also be an active member of the Honors Program, helping bridge the connection between the academic college and Honors. They will collaborate with Honors faculty to plan and support Honors\u2011specific programs<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Living and Learning Community (LLC) is a residential community dedicated to a specific academic college, major or theme. 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