Types of Living Learning Communities

College Connections LLCs

Students participating in College Connections LLCs are placed based on their major/college and are enrolled in a block of courses together for both the fall and spring semester. Students who are a part of a College Connections LLC must have a roommate with a major in the same college.

Arts LLC

Students majoring in arts, dance, drama, and music are invited to apply to this exciting LLC which is designed to expand involvement with the arts through structured and unstructured experiences.

Business LLC

Designed to serve students that are wishing to pursue business as a field of study. This community will enhance student's interest for the field and help them develop a foundational understanding for business through experiential learning. 

Health Professions LLC

As the demands of today's health professions continue to grow, you can grow with them by immersing yourself in the hands-on, experiential environment of the Health Professions LLC. This community promotes a culture focused on increasing community members understanding of numerous fields in health professions. Health professions majors include: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Health Studies, Kinesiology, Pre-Nursing, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Pre-Occupational Therapy, and Pre-Physical Therapy.

Psychology Majors LLC

Designed specifically for psychology majors, this LLC encourages academically focused conversations and psychology study groups to help first-year students cultivate connections.

Pioneer Connections LLC

Students participating in Pioneer Connection LLCs must be admitted by their program before being placed in these LLCs. They must take the courses outlined by their program. Students can have a roommate with a different major and have a LLC experience.

Honors LLC

In this program, students take UNIV 1231 together and may have additional opportunities to work on special projects. To participate in the Honors LLC, students must be admitted to the TWU Honors Scholar Program. To receive information about the Honors Scholar Program, contact their office at 940-898-2337, email Honors, or review the TWU Honors Scholar Program website.

President's Leadership Council LLC

Students in the President’s Leadership Council (PLC) complete a first-year experience course together in the fall and participate in co-curricular leadership activities throughout the first year. PLC students also participate in service with other PLC students throughout their time at TWU and build community with their peers through the PLC student organization. Students must be admitted to the President’s Leadership Council prior to LLC membership. For more information or to receive the application, please email the Scholar Programs or call 940-898-3590.

Legacy Leaders LLC

Recipients of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership Legacy Leaders scholarship are encouraged to participate in the Legacy Leaders LLC. All Legacy Leaders will complete a first-year experience course together in the fall and participate in co-curricular activities throughout the first year and their time at TWU. Students must be admitted to the Legacy Leaders scholarship program prior to LLC membership. Legacy Leaders are encouraged to review the Legacy Leaders Student Handbook for details specific to University Housing. For more information or to receive the application, please email the Scholar Programs or call 940-898-3590.

Terry Scholars LLC

Terry Scholarship Program recipients complete the First Year Experience course together in the fall semester. All Terry Scholars are members of the Terry Scholars Student Organization, which provides additional opportunities to be involved in TWU campus life. Students must be admitted to the Terry Scholarship Program. For more information, please email the Scholar Programs or call 940-898-3590.

Texas Leadership Scholars LLC

The Texas Leadership Scholars Program will connect participating students with peer and professional networks and mentors, support leadership development, provide opportunities for undergraduate research, and offer job skills such as resume writing, networking, leadership development, and community. All TLS students complete the First Year Experience course together in the fall semester, and all are members of the Scholar Programs Student Organization (SPSO), which provides opportunities to be involved in the TWU community. Students must be admitted to the Texas Leadership Scholar Program. For more information, please email the Scholar Programs office, or call 940-898-3413.