Housing & Dining Programs Auxiliary Services

Honors Upper Division Communities (606) & (610)

If you’re an active member of the Honors College and have completed your first year at the U, an Honors Upper Division Community is a great option. These communities are located in two Officers Circle houses and the Donna Garff Marriott Honors Residential Scholars Community. Students who live here have increased access to faculty, staff, and peer support as they pursue one of the most crucial points of their Honors Degree, the thesis. This support will help connect you to research opportunities and provide an ideal environment highly conducive to your academic pursuits.

Emma Eccles Jones Fine Arts House (607)

The Fine Arts House is for all Fine Arts majors and seeks to maximize talent and creativity among its community members. If you live in the Fine Arts House, you will interact with those who love both visual and performing arts and attend galleries, shows, recitals, and performances of your neighbors. The Fine Arts House has a baby grand piano, a dance room with barre, and plenty of space to practice and create.

Lifestyle events, opportunities, and traditions:

• Residents attend Arts Bash, the CFA Assembly, and the ArtsForce Networking Event.
• The College of Fine Arts has many arts-related events (gallery openings, screenings, performances, recitals, etc.), so residents are invited to artistic events, finding opportunities to support other students' work.
• Residents have access to the Arts Pass program via their UCARD.

Scholarship/Sponsorship opportunities:

• Fine Arts House residents receive the Emma Eccles Jones Fine Arts Leadership House Endowed Scholarship

Native Ascent (608)

The Native Ascent Scholars Living-Learning Community fosters a culturally grounded environment that integrates academic support, wellness, and engagement. In partnership with the Center for Native Excellence & Tribal Engagement (NETE), the LLC’s structured engagement through academic and social programming promotes persistence, personal and professional development, and service-learning through meaningful participation in the university and community.

First Security Business House (609)

First Security Business House is a unique living learning community designed specifically for first-year First Ascent Scholars aspiring to pursue business majors. First Ascent Scholars receive comprehensive financial support, including tuition, housing, and meal plans. This immersive environment fosters a strong sense of community among its residents, providing a supportive space to connect with peers, share experiences, and collaborate on academic endeavors. The Business House offers a range of benefits tailored to support students' academic and personal growth, ensuring a successful start to their college journey.

As a First Ascent Scholar, you'll join a vibrant community that includes not only your first-year cohort but also second-,third-, and fourth-year scholars. You'll participate in events organized by both the FAS program and your living-learning community. One of our annual traditions is a fun-filled board game night held in the First Security Business House during October.

While your primary interactions will be with your first-year cohort, you'll also have opportunities to connect with your Resident Advisor. Additionally, you may meet the First Ascent Scholars program manager, director, and even occasional board members through various events.

Kennecott Engineering House (611)

If you are a student in the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, the Kennecott Engineering House is an excellent community option for you. The Kennecott Engineering House is an ideal environment for high achieving engineering students who are seeking a community that will support them in their educational goals. Students can also expect to participate in events and receive academic support that will enrich their college experience.

O.C. Tanner Humanities House (612)

Each year, 12 undergraduate students are selected to live in the O.C. Tanner Humanities House in historic Fort Douglas. First-year, sophomore, junior, and senior students who are part of the College of Humanities are eligible.

The Humanities House is located in historic Officer’s Circle and offers a unique living and learning community for undergraduate humanities students. As a resident of the house, you have the opportunity to learn from peers, develop strong relationships with faculty, engage in College of Humanities events, and enjoy a memorable and exciting interdisciplinary atmosphere in a tight-knit and supportive community. Residents receive a $2,000 annual scholarship from the College of Humanities. Students have regular dinners with faculty from across the college disciplines, the deans office, and alumni for networking opportunities.

Crocker Science House (613)

The Crocker Science House offers an engaging community for upper-division students in the College of Science. Through a variety of activities, including faculty dinners and science-themed events, residents build strong professional and social networks. This supportive environment connects students with peers and faculty, enriching their academic experience beyond the classroom.

Bennion Service House (614) & (615)

The Bennion Service House is a place for students who are UD students majoring in the College of Science and interested in engaging with the community. You don't need prior community engagement experience; you just need a desire to learn and grow with other like-minded individuals. Residents of the Bennion Service House will not only examine their own community engagement work but also participate in a variety of programs, projects, dialogues, and other engagements, all of which will contribute to your personal growth and learning journey. 

Community events, opportunities, and traditions:

• Monthly Saturday Service Projects
• Weekly Service Corner Opportunities
• Service House Dialogues
• Officers Circle Halloween Event
• Many other opportunities through the Bennion Center
• Scholarship/Sponsorship opportunities: Need-based scholarships are available through the Bennion Center.

"I lived in the Service House for two years, and it was an amazing experience. I met some great people with whom I am still friends today. Living in the Service House helps broaden your perspective on social issues while doing all while living with like-minded individuals who bring different experiences to the table".

Hailee, House resident 2022-2023 & 2023-2024

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"Living in the Bennion Service House was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I got more involved with the Bennion Center and had the support to do so alongside my housemates. I am still friends with all the people I lived with and go to them for personal and professional advice".

Bryce, House resident 2009-2010