Interdisciplinary Living/Learning Communities
The Arts House
Mission: The Arts House Learning Community explores the broad array of cultural offerings available at UConn. Students will be exposed to artists, theaters, museums, and performances thoughtfully selected by Rodney Rock, Director of the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, to enhance their educational experience increasing their knowledge, understanding, and participation with the arts.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are interested in the arts
LC Director: Rodney Rock
Location: Alumni Quadrangle, Watson Hall
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BSOUL House
(In support of the Black women experience in Higher Education)
Mission: BSOUL House, a Learning Community in support of Black Sisters Optimizing Unity & Leadership, is designed to support the scholastic efforts of women-identifying students who identify as African American/Black through academic and social/emotional support, access to research opportunities, and professional development.
Who Can Apply: Incoming women-identifying first-year and rising sophomore students interested in engaging in topics related to the experience of Black women in higher education
Faculty Director: Dr. Chinenye Anyanwu
Location: Peter J. Werth Residence Tower
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EcoHouse
Mission: The EcoHouse Learning Community immerses students in a culture of sustainability through diverse service-learning experiences and academic discourse. Students start the year with a camping trip to where they bond over exploring exploring a Connecticut state park. In addition, the UConn Spring Valley Student Farm, which was launched as an outgrowth of EcoHouse and is now overseen by UConn Dining Services, affords a select group of students the opportunity to live on a working organic farm supporting a learning environment that benefits the UConn population through conducting research projects and providing local organic produce to campus dining facilities.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major interested in environmental sustainability
Faculty Director: Dr. Thomas Hayes | SV Farm Manager: Jessica Larkin-Wells
Location: Peter J. Werth Residence Tower
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First Gen House
Mission: The First Gen House Learning Community celebrates and supports the college experience of students who come from families where neither a parent nor guardian has a four-year degree or higher from a U.S. college of university. In this Learning Community, students will learn to navigate the challenges and opportunities of college life, while building community with other first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Students will also be offered access to academic and professional growth opportunities. UConn has been nationally recognized as a First Gen Forward institution for its extensive work to support the success of first-gen students. Learn more here: https://firstgen.uconn.edu/.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are first-generation students
Faculty Director: Dr. Jillian Ives
Location: Northwest, Russell Hall
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Global House
Mission: The Global House Learning Community explores international relations through cultural immersion with a half domestic, half international group of students living in community with one another. Students enhance their global awareness and perspectives while strengthening their cultural identities through active, peer-led, and collaborative learning experiences.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students and rising sophomores in any major who are interested in diverse cultures and global issues
Faculty Director: Dr. Alexia Smith
Location: McMahon Hall
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Human Rights & Action House
Mission: The Human Rights & Action Learning Community is an active, caring community guided by the principles of human rights. In partnership with the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute, we take our academic knowledge and apply it to the world around us. Whether that is through our food drive, cards of support to vulnerable populations, or communications with academic and political leaders, we aim to better the human condition.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are interested in human rights
LC Director: Dr. Jeremy Pressman
Location: Alumni Quadrangle, Eddy Hall
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Humanities House
Mission: The Humanities House Learning Community transforms undergraduate students into socially responsible citizens by fostering imagination, creativity, and possibility. In collaboration with the UConn Humanities Institute, students develop and practice skills of holistic thinking and communication that make them adaptable and marketable across a wide variety of careers.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are interested in the humanities
Faculty Director: Dr. Stephen Dyson
Location: Alumni Quadrangle, Watson Hall
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Innovation House
Mission: The Innovation House Learning Community enables students to access and leverage campus resources and networks during their personal exploration of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Students recognize their potential and convert this to real-world success by connecting with faculty, staff, students, and local business leaders to develop the diverse and dynamic skills necessary for success as innovators, creative, and entrepreneurs in today’s rapidly changing world.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are interested in innovation, creativity, making, and/or entrepreneurship
LC Director: Kathy Rocha
Location: Peter J. Werth Residence Tower
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La Comunidad Intelectual
Mission: The La Comunidad Intelectual (LCI) Learning Community recognizes and critically examines Caribbean and Latin American cultures, customs, and traditions as they exist at UConn and beyond. In collaboration with El Instituto and PRLACC, LCI nurtures intellectual diversity, inclusivity, and social activism. Additionally, through interdisciplinary study, active, and community-based learning, LCI students enhance their comprehension of global citizenship.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are interested in Latino and Latin American cultures.
Faculty Director: Dr. H. Kenny Nienhusser
Location:Peter J. Werth Residence Tower
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Leadership House
Mission: The Leadership House Learning Community familiarizes students with the University's values, increases awareness of student leadership opportunities across campus, and provides a supportive, inclusive environment allowing for exploration of leadership theory and student potential through self-assessment, peer-led discussions, and experiential opportunities. Students establish a strong network of peers, faculty, staff, community partners, and alumni, enabling them to further cultivate their individual leadership style.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are interested in further developing their leadership skills
LC Director: Trisha Hawthorne-Noble
Location: Alumni Quadrangle, Eddy Hall
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Public Health House
Mission: The Public Health House Learning Community enables students to expand their understanding and interest in community service, public health issues, education, and advocacy. Through active, informed, and problem-based learning, students augment their understanding of public policy, public health as a profession, and their role within the public health field.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are interested in health issues, careers, education, and/or policy
Faculty Director: Dr. Jaci VanHeest
Location: Peter J. Werth Residence Tower
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ScHOLA²RS House
(In support of the Black male experience in Higher Education)
Mission: The ScHOLA²RS House, Scholastic House of Leaders in support of African American Researchers & Scholars, Learning Community is designed to support the scholastic efforts of male students who identify as African American/Black through academic and social/emotional support, access to research opportunities, and professional development.
Who Can Apply: Male incoming first-year students & rising sophomores in any major who are interested in engaging in topics related to the experience of Black males in higher education
LC Director: Joshua Brown
Location: Peter J. Werth Residence Tower
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Major-Based Living/Learning Communities
Business Connections House
Mission: The Business Connections Learning Community (BCLC) is designed to engage business majors with opportunities to expand their business and leadership knowledge and skills while offering opportunities to network with School of Business alumni, faculty, staff, and peers through many activities held throughout the year. Study abroad and mentoring opportunities are offered as well.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores who are admitted into the School of Business
Faculty Director: Dr. Nora Madjar
Location:Alumni Quadrangle, Belden Hall
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Engineering House
Mission: The Engineering House Learning Community provides a supportive and engaging environment for students majoring in engineering. The community provides access to College of Engineering faculty, staff, and peers while aiming to give students an overview of career options and project opportunities in the diverse field of engineering.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores who are admitted into the College of Engineering
Faculty Director: Dr. Fiona Leek
Location: Peter J. Werth Residence Tower
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Mission: The Nursing House Learning Community serves as a support network for undergraduate Nursing majors. The community provides members with academic support, a close social network, and information about the Nursing program and profession as students work towards reaching their professional goals.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores who are admitted into the School of Nursing
Faculty Director: Professor Denise Morris
Location: Connecticut Hall
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Pharmacy House
Mission: The Pharmacy House Learning Community supports students academically and socially throughout as they enter the Pharmacy program. It connects students with School of Pharmacy faculty, staff, and peers, while introducing them to opportunities and pathways in the pharmacy profession. The community offers social events and academic guidance as its members develop into engaged and mature professionals.
Who Can Apply: Incoming first-year students & rising sophomores who are admitted into the School of Pharmacy
Faculty Director: Professor William Baker
Location: Northwest, Batterson Hall
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WiMSE (Women in Math, Science, & Engineering) House
Mission: WiMSE (Women in Math, Science, & Engineering) House provides ongoing support for undergraduate students in STEM majors. Students benefit from interactions with peers facing the same challenges, academically and socially. WiMSE House offers its residents faculty interactions, academic support, research opportunities, and a close-knit community, all of which contribute to persistence in STEM fields.
Who Can Apply: Incoming women-identifying first-year students & rising sophomores admitted into a UConn STEM major
Faculty Director: Dr. Sarah Hird
Location: Peter J. Werth Residence Tower
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Other Specialty Housing Options:
Honors Program & Special Interest Housing
Honors Program Housing: First-year students admitted into the Honors Program and who apply for UConn Housing are automatically placed in first-year Honors housing on campus. Honors students beyond the first year who wish to live on campus can choose to apply (on the Housing Application) for: Honors housing options, a Living/Learning Community listed on this website (for the sophomore year), or for regular housing. For more information on Honors Program student housing options, visit Honors Housing.
Special Interest Housing: UConn also offers Special Interest Housing options that students can apply for.
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