Living-Learning Communities
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, click here to view our LLC Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us at liveandlearn@etsu.edu.
Click on a Living-Learning Community below for more community-specific information!
Arts Living-Learning Community
Students who are enrolled in classes in Art and Design, Dance, or Theatre are welcome
to participate in the Arts LLC. Open to students who are interested in any areas
of the arts. Residents will connect across different disciplines and practice creativity
and collaboration.
BUCS Academy Living-Learning Community
This community provides an opportunity for students who are selected to participate
in the BUCS Academy to continue to live and learn together during their freshman year.
Residents will participate in the QUEST for Success and Preview Programs together
prior to the start of classes, and will transition to enrollment as a cohort in a
Fall required course. Residents also participate in bi-weekly programming that reinforces
and extends studentship skills, career exploration, and additional topics explore
in the BUCS Academy. Coaching, tutoring, and community service experiences are included
with this community.
Buccaneer Achievers Living-Learning Community
The Buccaneer Achievers 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 the Appalachian Highlands region.
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.
The 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
Innovations Living-Learning Community
Have a great idea? College of Business and Technology students who are interested
in innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship are encouraged to join this community.
Residents from across the college will work together to perfect their ideas with an
entrepreneurial purpose. Successful business leaders and faculty will be available
to provide encouragement, mentoring, and direction. Must be declared majors or minors
in the College of Business and Technology.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
STEM Living-Learning Community
Freshmen only
For individuals interested in careers in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Residents gain knowledge and exposure to areas of study and research in STEM fields. Open to incoming freshmen students with majors/minors STEM.
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!