What's a
Living-Learning Community (LLC)?
The Living-Learning Community
program at FAU offers incoming freshmen the unique and engaging
opportunity to live on the same floor, in Heritage Park Towers-
North, with other incoming freshmen with similar academic goals
and interests. Additionally, students will enroll in common
shared courses.
Who is
eligable to join a LLC
Any incoming FAU freshman who
wants:
- to receive personalized
attention and high quality instruction from distinguished
faculty members
- to get to know students,
faculty and staff
- to have a ready-made
group of peers with whom to study and build
friendships
- to get a great schedule
of core courses (related to their major)
- to learn about FAU and
how to do their best as a freshman
- to SUCCEED!
What makes
the Learning Community program unique?
When a freshman enrolls in an
LLC, there are 5 key components that bring them
together:
-
A Shared Class
Schedule
- Great classes to
choose from
- Ideal class
times
- Special registration
(the LC team registers you for your
Fall classes)
- Unique opportunity to
work with your cohort in
different classes
- Get academic support
and understanding from your peers
- A special section of
SLS1503 for only your LLC cohort
-
Excellent Instructors &
Faculty
- Several instructors
that has a vested interest in your LLC’s
focus
- Award-winning faculty
often teach the LC sections of the classes you can
take
-
Shared Community/Living
Space
- Each LLC shares a
floor in Heritage Park Towers (a suite-style residence
hall reserved for freshmen)
- Each LLC has an RA
that is a successful FAU student with an interest in your
LLC’s focus
- Each LLC has a shared
study lounge and common areas that they can access at any
time
-
Unique Support
Network
- Each LLC has a
committee of faculty, staff, and student affairs
professionals coordinating your experience
- Reminders and updates
about FAU-related news e-mailed to you throughout the
year
- Skilled Residence
Life staff who understand the unique LLC
experience
-
Special LLC Events
- Offered at least once
per month throughout the entire academic year
- Activities and events
organized to enhance the focus of your LLC
- Opportunities to
connect with your FAU College, academic department and
faculty
- Semester celebrations
and banquets for all LLCs
To see what communities are
available or for more information visit FAU's main LLC page.
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