LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) bring together students with shared interests in specific residence halls. Members enjoy extra resources, support and activities that enhance the Aggie experience—plus it’s a great way to make friends and succeed academically. Joining is easy: select up to three LLCs during Phase II of your housing application. Membership is for students with guaranteed housing, and there’s no extra cost—programs and events are free.

LLCs are residential clusters

WHAT ARE LLCSLLCs are residential clusters of students living in specific halls. National and university research shows that involvement in living learning communities contributes to development of personal relationaships with other students in the classrooms, increased class attendance and GPA
WHY JOIN AN LLCBuilding relationships with classmates promotes campus involvement and professional engagement, creating a strong sense of community. This connection also provides better access to faculty and support staff, easing the transition from high school to college and increasing the likelihood of graduating in four years.
HOW TO JOIN AN LLCApply for housing and request info on LLCs. Research which LLC best fits your interests, then rank your top three choices during Phase II of the housing application. Within five days, you’ll receive an email confirming your LLC membership and the building where you’ll be assigned a room.

Learn About our Living Learning Communities

AVAILABLE LLCS ON CAMPUS

FACTION: Freshman in Action

A great fit for First-Generation Aggies. FACTION is a Living Learning Community for first-year students experiencing college for the very first time.

LEADERSHIP LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY (L3C)

L3C members are exposed to theoretical concepts of leadership, including a relational leadership model focused on building an inclusive community, and are consistently challenged to be globally focused.

SUSTAINABILITY LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

Unites students from all majors and classifications who share an interest in learning about global sustainability initiatives.

TRAILBLAZERS LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

Serves as a first-year experience initiative tailored for new first-generation freshmen.

HONORS HOUSING COMMUNITY

The HHC is the cornerstone of the University Honors Program first-year experience.

WELLNESS LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

Dedicated to helping students achieve overall wellness through various activities and resources.

Five students sit in a circle on the floor of a large multipurpose room with mirrored walls and a hardwood floor. Several participants give a thumbs-up while a colorful ball structure sits in the center of the group. Other students are gathered in the background, and natural light enters through large windows.

Greater Texas Foundation LLC

The Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Aggie Scholars program is a learning community for first-year students who graduated from an early college high school recognized by Educate Texas.

Four people wearing hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests work together inside a building under construction. One person uses a power drill while others help position a large ceiling panel. Exposed wooden framing and insulation line both sides of the narrow corridor, and a yellow drywall lift supports the panel overhead.

Healthcare and Biomedical Sciences LLC

Healthcare and Biomedical Sciences Living Learning Community is for Freshmen who have declared majors in healthcare and biomedical sciences or undeclared freshman who have an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare.

A group of students wearing medical scrubs and stethoscopes gathers outdoors on a grassy area, participating in a hands-on emergency response training exercise. Several participants kneel in a circle around supplies while discussing next steps, with trees and campus buildings blurred in the background.

Career Discovery and Exploration LLC

This LLC represents a strategic collaboration between the Texas A&M Career Center and Residence Life to embed career development into the first-year student experience.