An LLC is a residential clustering of students who share a common academic interest. LLCs vary in organization, goals, and curriculums, but they share the following characteristics:

1. Provide a small college setting with large university resources.
2. Facilitate personal relationships among students, faculty and staff.
3. Primarily focused on first-year students.
4. Believe that increased learning and student retention is accomplished by building a nurturing, welcoming atmosphere.
5. Connected to a specific residence halls.
6. Encourage student participation in a variety of activities that foster a learning environment.