LIVING LEARNING & THEME COMMUNITIES
One way to deepen your engagement in Housing at the U is through a variety of special living options. These options can be broken down into two major categories: Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and Theme Communities (TCs). Each type of special living option is designed to bring students with similar interests, majors, goals, and experiences together. When living in an LLC or a TC, students participate in activities associated with the theme.

Living Learning Communities (LLC) have a common course with other members of the community. LLC courses often help residents complete their general education requirements, make progress on their honors degree or choice of major.
Theme Communities do not have a required course. Some TCs, such as Lassonde Studios, require a supplemental application. Make sure to get more information on the specific TC informational page.
Being involved in an LLC or TC also has some added benefits. Students who have been involved in LLCs and TCs:
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- Have higher GPAs than students who do not live in an LLC or TC
- Have increased engagement with faculty and staff at the University of Utah
- Find friends who share their interests faster than students who do not live in an LLC or TC
Still want to know more about being involved in an LLC or TC?
If you’re interested in being part of one of our amazing Living Learning Communities or Theme Communities, please explore the links on the right.
COMMUNITY OPTIONS
Living Learning Communities
- Alliance Houses – Officers Circle
- Arts Floor – Sage Point
- Bennion Service House – Officers Circle
- Crocker Science House – Officers Circle
- Emma Eccles Jones Fine Arts House – Officers Circle
- First Security Business House – Officers Circle
- Honors First Year Communities – Varied
- Honors Thesis Mentoring – Spanish Monolingual Community
- Honors Thesis Mentoring Communities – Varied
- Kahlert Village College of Engineering First Year Floor
- Kahlert Village College of Science First Year Community
- Kahlert Village Gail Miller Community Engagement Tower
- Kahlert Village Heather Kahlert STEM Tower
- Kahlert Village Patricia W. Child Health & Wellness Tower
- Kahlert Village Outdoor Leadership Floor
- Kennecott House – Officers Circle
- Lassonde Studios
- Major & Career Exploration Floor – Sage Point
- O.C. Tanner Humanities House – Officers Circle