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Why Live in a Learning Community?

  • Learning Communities are a unique opportunity for students who want to be successful both academically and socially in college. Students benefit in many ways ...

  • Explore this large University within a smaller close-knit community. This especially helps new or transfer students transition to college more smoothly.

  • Live with students who share your interests or your major – meet new people and make life long friends.

  • Meet and spend one-on-one time with deans, faculty, staff, and student leaders – this helps you create a network of support on campus.

  • Learning Communities provide group support for students in demanding academic majors – students form study groups, and they often are enrolled in many similar classes. You can find help for homework or projects from your roommate or someone living just across the hall!

  • Enjoy field trips, events, professional & leadership opportunities, social activities, and more!

  • Learn about the varied opportunities available at UConn within your major or area of interest that are harder to discover on your own.

  • Make a difference at UConn and in the local community by getting involved in volunteer projects, all while making new friends.

  • One of the keys to solving complex problems that exist in today’s world is being able to approach an issue from many perspectives. Learning Communities enable you to interact with faculty and students from a cross-section of disciplines to examine an issue or topic such as environmental sustainability, social justice or human rights issues, diversity, and community issues. What can you do to change the world?

  • Get involved on campus and discover the resources available to help you succeed.

  • Get introduced to undergraduate research, internship, and study abroad opportunities in your areas of interest.

  • The experiences you have will help you build professional skills such as leadership and team work as you develop a strong resume which will help you stand out when you start applying for internships, scholarships & awards, study abroad opportunities, and that first job after college!