A Living-Learning Community (LLC) is a group of residents living together on a floor or within a building who share a common major, interest, or program affiliation.
Research has shown that residential learning communities are beneficial to college students and help students succeed. Join us and get started on the right foot at ETSU!
What are the benefits of participating in a Living-Learning Community?
- Sharing something in common with those around you.
- Students in the LLCs come into the community with something in common, whether it is a major or interests. This helps residents build study groups and make friends.
- Being connected to resources to help you in college.
- As a resident in the LLCs, you will have added face-to-face interactions with faculty, staff, and advisors who can give you support in classes or be there when you don't know where to turn.
- Your academic success is complemented with social and fun activities to help make
ETSU home.
- By participating in LLCs, residents have the opportunity to study together with fellow residents and take advantage of academic resources, and interact outside the classroom in ways that help you find your place at the University.
If you have further questions, contact us at liveandlearn@etsu.edu.
Click on a Living-Learning Community below for more community-specific information!
First-Gen Bucs Living-Learning Community
The First-Gen Bucs LLC provides you with the skills and support to help you successfully complete your degree at ETSU. Members of this community can expect to have connections with academic advising, tutoring, and career services staff. You will have a chance to meet other students while participating in academic and social programs, all while getting to know ETSU and the resources of our region.
If interested in joining this community, simply select LLC on your housing application. Spaces available first-come, first served.
College Panhellenic of ETSU Living-Learning Community
The College Panhellenic of ETSU Living-Learning Community (CPLLC) provides National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) members an opportunity to live together while developing leadership and campus involvement. The CPLLC is a partnership between the Housing and Residence Life Office, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Office, and the College Panhellenic of ETSU.
Space in this community is determined by each sorority chapter's leadership.
Digitial Media, Gaming & ESports Living-Learning Community
Open to students with an interest and passion for digital media, gaming and ESports, including individuals who want to be surrounded by residents with shared interest in growing connections while developing their skills.
If interested in joining this community, simply select LLC on your housing application. Spaces available first-come, first served.
Honors Living-Learning Community
Residents in the Honors community receive specialized support and programs geared towards the needs of Honors College students. Open to students who are accepted members of the Global Citizen Scholars, Fine and Performing Arts Scholars, Midway Honors Scholars, Honors-In-Discipline Scholars,or Changemaker Scholars
Space in this community is determined by the Honors College.
ROTC Living-Learning Community
The ROTC Living-Learning Community provides members of the ETSU ROTC to live amongst one another.
Space in this community is determined by ROTC leadership.
Inspire Living-Learning Community
The Inspire Living-Learning Community is focused on supporting students who receive the Inspire scholarship at ETSU. Residents participate in structured in-and-out of class experiences that enhance their academic and social transition. This community provides structure for Inspire residents students in their first year at ETSU through graduation.
Space in this community is offered to new incoming residents based on receipt of the Inspire Scholarship. If selected, you will be contacted by our office.
Music Living-Learning Community
Open to students in the following programs: Bluegrass, Old Time, and Roots Music, members of the Marching Band, in a performance group, or in a major in the Department of Music.
If interested in joining this community, simply select LLC on your housing application. Spaces available first-come, first served.
Pre-Health Living-Learning Community (PHLLC)
Must enter as a Freshman
Students pursuing careers in health care benefit from PHLLC opportunities that foster academic, social, cultural, and professional growth. Residents take part in study groups, in-hall tutoring, social gatherings, service, professional, and other residence life activities with like-minded peers. Must apply as incoming freshmen at ETSU and enroll in a health-related major or pre-professional program.
Space in this community is determined by the Medical Professions Advisement Office.
Public Service Living-Learning Community
The Public Service Corps Living-Learning Community is focused on supporting students who receive the Public Service Corps scholarship at ETSU. Residents participate in structured in-and-out of class experiences that enhance local literacy initiatives. This community provides structure for Public Service Corps students in their first year at ETSU, and provides support to the Governor’s Books to Birth Foundation.
Space in this community is offered to new incoming resients based on receipt of the Public Service Corps Scholarship. If selected, you will be contacted by our office.
Hands-On Discovery Living-Learning Community
The Hands On Discovery Center LLC is a community open to all ETSU students. The community is in partnership with the Hands on Discover Center, which is a non-profit, all-ages science center offering fun interactive programs and experiences. The Hands On Discovery Center is also an active fossil dig site dating back 5 million years with exhibits and programs. Students participating in this community, which has a STEM focus, will have an orientation to the Hands On Discovery Center and opportunity to volunteer in a variety of ways. For more information on the Hands On Discover Center LLC please email liveandlearn@etsu.edu.
If interested in joining this community, simply select LLC on your housing application. Spaces available first-come, first served.
Transfer Living Community
New transfers are eligible to live in a community of fellow transfer students. The Transfer Living Community (TLC) will include social engagement activities to support you as an individual and assist you in becoming an engaged member of the ETSU family!
Most new incoming Transfer students are assigned to this community. For more information, contact liveandlearn@etsu.edu.