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“Both students and institutional environments contribute to what students gain from college. Thus, the key to enhancing learning and personal development is not simply for faculty to teach more and better, but also to create conditions that motivate and inspire students to devote time and energy to educationally-purposeful activities, both in and outside of the classroom.”
— Student Learning Imperative, 1996

Why Residential Learning Communities?

Residential Learning Communities have been in place in higher education for decades. The main purpose behind them is to expand the learning experience for college students beyond the classroom.

These communities can be structured using a variety of approaches that are all intended to complete the students' college experiences by providing them with a supportive learning environment, community development programs, educational programs, and stronger relationships with faculty and staff.

Within these communities, students have the opportunity to live and learn in a seamless environment surrounding a specific theme or topic. Students in residential learning communities are assigned to the same residence halls; mentored by upper-class peers who also reside in the same location; and are immersed in programs, activities, and sometimes University courses taught on-site related to the theme of the community.

Learning Communities At-A-Glance

Program	Hall	Description	Qualifications	Optional Courses
Honors Residential College	Hume	Enjoy a lively blend of academic and social activities with other Honors students, faculty, and staff.	Priority given to students accepted in the University Honors Program.	Several Honors courses are taught on-site at Hume
Career Exploration Community	Graham (1^st & 2^nd Floors)	Learn about yourself at home! Explore your personality traits, interests, passions, skills, abilities, related to academic fields of study, and potential careers.	Open to Exploratory first year students who want to explore a variety of academic majors and career paths.	SLS 2301: Career Planning - 1 section reserved for CEC residents only (taught in Graham Hall)
Leader Scholar Program	Trusler	Get acclimated to UF and learn quick tips for getting involved on campus, utilizing campus resources, and succeeding academically. Program focuses on personal leadership and scholarship development.	Open to any first-year student interested in enhancing leadership skills and achieving academic success at UF.	SLS 1102: First Year Florida - 5 sections reserved for LSP residents only (taught in residence area)
International House	Weaver	Live and learn with international exchange students from around the world, and American students interested in studying abroad and learning about other cultures.	Open to any student with an interest in interacting with international students, learning about various cultures, or studying abroad.
East Hall Engineering Community	East	Live and learn with other Engineering majors, close to the College of Engineering!	Open to any student with an interest in Engineering.
Community Service	Fletcher (1 section)	Participate in service opportunities on and off campus, while learning about larger social issues.	Open to any student with an interest in community service.
Fine Arts Living Learning Community	Reid	Bring your creative energy into this community of students genuinely interested in or majoring in the arts, music, theater, or dance.	Open to any student interested in the arts, music, theater, or dance.
Global Living Learning Community	Yulee	Join other students interested in preparing for leadership in a global society by exploring current world events, international perspectives, and global issues. Bring the world into your residence hall.	Open to any student interested in actively becoming a citizen of the world..
GatorWell	Jennings & Springs	Participate in additional programming and support services that promote personal wellness and focus on improving body, mind, and spirit.	Open to any student.
Faculty-in-Residence Communities	Broward, Lakeside, Hume & Tolbert	Faculty members live in these halls and serve as academic advisors and mentors to residents.	Open to any student.

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