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210 Delaware St. SE
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Living Learning Communities
Living Learning Communities (LLCs) offer eligible students the option to live together in a dedicated area of a residence hall. These areas are sometimes referred to as a "house" and are specifically designed to deliver a variety of educational, social, and developmental programs and services to support students with their transition to the University.
Many academic departments and colleges partner with Housing & Residential Life to offer incoming students the opportunity to experience a Living Learning Community. Some LLCs are primarily academically focused, while other focus on a common experience. When you consider applying to be part of an LLC, please keep these considerations in mind:
- Each program has a limit on the number of participants.
- It is important to apply early for housing, as many programs use the application complete date to create a priority order for assignment consideration.
- Some programs may fill well before the March 1st priority date. Also, some programs do not have space to accommodate roommates who are not part of the program.
- Some programs are able to admit any first year student who has an interest in the focus of the LLC.
There are some programs that do allow non-LLC roommates. When you complete your housing application, complete the questions regarding which choice is more important to you-having your preferred roommate or being considered for a Living Learning Community. That information will be used only when necessary to provide you with the best fit for your priorities.
Students may apply for housing and for a Living Learning Community before the outcome of the admission application to the University of Minnesota is known.
American Indian Cultural House
The American Indian Cultural House is a co-ed community open to all-incoming first-year freshmen and PSEO students. Participants may include students across all colleges who are interested in past and contemporary American Indian issues and intercultural learning.
The goal of the American Indian Cultural House Living Learning Community is to provide a supportive community where the academic experiences of students will be nurtured and enriched as well as help in making friends, and finding their niche on campus. Participants will have the opportunity to live and study together and participate in curricular activities together. The house provides opportunities for students to explore their own identity as well as provide opportunities to those students who want to reach beyond their own cultural background and learn about the experiences of others.
Participants live together in one wing of one residence hall with a Community Advisor (CA) who has an interest in and understands American Indian issues. The CA will work with the American Indian Studies faculty and staff to plan social events such as dinners with professionals, faculty, and student organizations. Field trips, study groups, research presentations by faculty and students as well as film showings will also be offered. In addition, the CA will inform participants of special lectures and seminars that will be offered on campus. Students who remain with the program after the first year may become peer mentors and initiate tutoring networks.
Participants also have the opportunity to work with various American Indian student organizations on campus and assist them in special events such as pow-wows, traditional storytelling evenings, and bringing special speakers to campus. In addition, students have direct access to student support services on campus such as the Circle of Indigenous Peoples Center.
All occupants of the house will be enrolled together in two courses: the 3-credit course AmIn 1001, Indians in Minnesota, and the 2-credit Mastering Skills for College Success 1001. This will foster a supportive learning environment where students can learn from one another and enhance their success in the classroom.
Contact: Jillian Rowan, 612-626-0733 e-mail berkl002@umn.edu
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American Sign Language (ASL) House
ASL House is a Living and Learning Community designed for students interested in American Sign Language and the culture of the deaf and hard of hearing community. Any student may be a resident of the ASL House who has a desire to communicate in American Sign Language, whether Deaf, Deafblind, hard of hearing, or hearing.
The goal of ASL House is to provide opportunities for personal and academic growth in a supportive, sign language rich atmosphere. Students will have the opportunity to explore issues and challenges of self-identity, community identity, culture and advocacy while receiving academic support. During their time in ASL House residents will attend relevant cultural events and activities both on and off campus.
ASL House is a co-ed community located in Comstock Hall and is open to PSEO, undergraduate and graduate students. Residents may be students from any college within the University of Minnesota who demonstrate an interest in being an active member of a Deaf/Hard of hearing-friendly, multi-cultural living environment.
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Biology House
For incoming first-year freshmen and PSEO students interested in the biological sciences, with priority given to students in the College of Biological Sciences. Participants may include students who are interested in biology or the health sciences.
The goal of the Biology House Living Learning Community is to assist students in achieving success in their coursework and in exploring the many different fields encompassed in biology. The program offers social events, study groups, on-site advising, faculty and student research presentations, and career exploration. There are also special lectures and seminars on campus.
Biology House is located in Frontier Hall and houses approximately 50 students.
Contact: For additional information, contact the College of Biological Sciences office at 612-624-9717 or check out their Web site at www.cbs.umn.edu. <http://www.cbs.umn.edu./>
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Carlson Leadership House
For incoming first-year freshmen in the Carlson School of Management.
Carlson Leadership House is designed to promote active involvement in the University community and to provide opportunities for students to build upon leadership skills developed in high school. Carlson Leadership House encourages students to participate in leadership development programs offered by the University. Students are also kept apprised of leadership opportunities open to incoming students.
This Living Learning Community is located in Territorial Hall and houses approximately 100 students. Contact: For further information, contact the Carlson School of Management at 612-624-3313 or visit their website at www.csom.umn.edu.
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Casa Sol
Casa Sol is a co-ed Living Learning Community open to incoming first year students. Casa Sol is grounded in Chicana/o and Latino/a histories, cultures and lived experiences. Participants may be from any college within the University of Minnesota.
The goal of Casa Sol is to provide opportunities for personal and academic growth in a supportive and affirming atmosphere. Students will have the opportunity to explore issues of ethnicity, identity and community advocacy, while receiving vital academic support and actively participating in and contributing to campus student life. As a group, we will attend various cultural events and activities in the Twin Cities, often with the staff and faculty of the Chicano Studies Department, MCAE (Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence) and others. Students will have many opportunities to connect with other students at La Raza Student Cultural Center.
Most participants in Casa Sol will live together as a cluster in Sanford Hall on the East Bank, but you may also live off campus and be a member of the group. There will be a Peer Mentor to act as a resource person and assist students with acclimating to campus life. Students who participate as a first year student in Casa Sol may then apply to be a Peer Mentor in the future.
Everyone in Casa Sol is required to attend a fall retreat and take two Chicano Studies classes–a Freshman seminar (Chic 1902) in the Fall and Chic 3900 during spring semester. Community building and leadership development are important elements of the Casa Sol experience. Please visit the website at http://www.chicano.umn.edu/raza/casasol.php
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Design House
Open to incoming first-year freshmen that have been admitted to the pre-apparel, pre-graphic and pre-interior design majors.
The Design House Living Learning Community provides students with the opportunity to build a design community through shared classroom and living experiences. Its goal is to provide a way for design students to become better acquainted and learn from one another.
Students in Design House have the opportunity to plan group activities that involve design practitioners and faculty. In addition, Design House provides a Community Advisor (CA), who is generally an upper-division design student, to assist residents with any questions and concerns and to share their experience as a student in a design major.
Program participants live on the same floor in a wing of Bailey Hall, just across the street from McNeal Hall, where their design courses are located.
For more information, contact Lori Swenson, Admissions Officer, College of Design at 624-6250 or email lgilbert@umn.edu.
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Environment House
Environment House is a Living Learning Community for any incoming first-year student interested in sustainability and the health and well-being of our natural world. Participants may include students from any major or college, with priority given to incoming freshmen in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences who are pursuing degrees such as:
- Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
- Fisheries and Wildlife
- Forest Resources
- Recreation and Resource Management
- Bio-Based Products
- Environmental Horticulture
- Applied Plant Science
The community provides opportunities for students to engage in group activities designed to build friendships, facilitate academic success, and educate students about issues and opportunities in environmental and natural resource sciences. Environment House is located in Bailey Hall on the beautiful St. Paul Campus.
Programs associated with Environment House include:
- Evening advising session and assistance with course registration either individually or in groups.
- Opportunities to learn about careers in environmental and natural resource sciences.
- Social events, such as barbeques and canoe trips, to foster community and friendship building among faculty and students.
- Evening presentations and discussions led by professionals working in various fields of environmental and natural resource sciences.
- Lab and facility tours of the St. Paul campus and possible visits to off-campus sites of interest.
- Organization of study groups, tutoring, and study skills sessions.
- Opportunities to participate in environmentally related service activities on the St. Paul Campus and the surrounding community.
- Organization of co-educational and intramural sports teams.
Contact: The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences sponsors Environment House. For further information please contact Caitrin Mullan (cmullan@umn.edu or 612-626-3975).
German, Scandinavian, and Dutch House
"GSD” House is for incoming first-year freshmen and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) students across all colleges and of all heritages who have a background in German, a Scandinavian language, or Dutch and are interested in maintaining and improving their language skills by living in an environment where priority is given to communicating in the languages of Northern Europe.
The program creates a GSD community for a diverse set of students who wish to incorporate German, Scandinavian, or Dutch into their personal, academic, and professional development.
GSD House provides opportunities for social events, study groups, and various venues for interaction with instructors from the Department of German, Scandinavian, & Dutch program. There will be close interaction with the Department, the German Club, the Scandinavian Club, and the Finnlanders Club.
Participants in the program live in Sanford Hall. The Community Advisor (CA) or U-Crew Peer Mentor will be able to speak German, a Scandinavian language or Dutch and will possibly be able to speak more than one of these languages of Northern Europe.
Contact: The Department of German, Scandinavian, and Dutch sponsors the program. For further information, please contact Monika Zagar at 612-625-4898 or e-mail zagar001@umn.edu
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Global Studies House
Global Studies House is open to incoming first-year freshmen and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) students in any college interested in international and global studies. Often some international students are a part of Global Studies House.
The Global Studies Living Learning Community provides students with opportunities to pursue international and global studies interests outside of regular coursework through interaction with one another and with faculty. In addition, Global Studies House activities may include co-programming with other Living Learning Communities.
Activities include faculty/student dinners and discussions, film series, special lectures and seminars, on-site advising, a one-credit course, and social events aimed at creating an atmosphere of immersion in a global community. Global Studies House is located in Comstock Hall and has approximately 20 spaces.
Contact: The Institute for Global Studies (IGS) in the College of Liberal Arts sponsors Global Studies House. IGS is the home of the interdisciplinary undergraduate major in global studies and serves as a center of activity for faculty and students interested in international and global issues. The phone number for IGS is 612-624-9007, email igs@umn.edu or visit the website at www.igs.cla.umn.edu.
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Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives House
The Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives (HF, HL) house provides a network of resources on campus and beyond to help you be successful during your first year in college. In addition, HF, HL serves as a common theme of interest between you and other residents. This common interest is critical in developing healthy friendships, study buddies, and lifestyles to get you through the first year. It is located on the East Bank in Territorial Hall.
This HF, HL house works with you to provide:
- Study groups
- On-site advising workshops
- Social events
- Other events (see below)
Other Events:
Residents of the HF, HL house play an integral role in the development and outcomes of its programs and planning. Additional programming is possible based on the interests of your particular group (such as fitness, vegan cooking, community service, etc). These experiences may lead to future leadership opportunities on and off campus throughout your college years.
Eligibility to live in the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives House: To live in the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives House, interested students must apply and be admitted to the Nutrition or Food Science majors in CFANS. Students admitted to these majors are strongly encouraged to select the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives House as their top preference when completing their housing application. Students admitted to another major will be considered, depending on available space.
To learn more about the Nutrition and Food Science majors within CFANS, please visit the CFANS website: http://www.cfans.umn.edu/UndergraduateStudents/CurrentStudents/MajorsandMinors/index.htm.
For more information on the HF, HL House, please contact the academic adviser for freshmen in Nutrition and Food Science, Robin Perez, at rsperez@umn.edu.
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Honors Residential Community
The University Honors Residential Community in Middlebrook Hall offers a lively, engaged community for students admitted to the University Honors Program. Suites, featuring two bedrooms with a shared bath, create a private, quieter setting for study, while multiple lounges on each floor encourage students to form informal study groups, impromptu discussions -- sometimes pondering the larger questions of life and many times having 'just for fun' interactions. Although students can enjoy the company of those with whom they have classes, they have the added bonus of finding common interests with students from many other disciplines -- the commitment to learning being the shared principle for them all.
For further information about the University Honors Program, please call 612-624-5522 or e-mail honors@umn.edu. The UHP website address is www.honors.umn.edu.
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Huntley House for African American Men
Huntley House for African American Men is a Living Learning Community that will open in Sanford Hall in August 2012. Huntley House is open to all incoming first year male students from any college within the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, and is designed to build community by exploring the shared experience of African American males in and out of the classroom.
The goal of Huntley House is to provide a sense of community and connectedness for African American males and opportunities for personal and academic growth in a supportive atmosphere to ensure their success in college and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to explore issues of ethnicity, identity, and leadership, while receiving vital academic support and actively participating in and contributing to campus student life. As a group, students will attend various cultural events and activities in the Twin Cities, often with the staff and faculty of the Department of African American & African Studies (AA&AS), Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE), College of Liberal Arts (CLA), Office of Admissions staff, and others. Students will have many opportunities to connect with student leaders at the Black Student Union and other student organizations.
For more information about Huntley House contact Patrick Troup:
Email: troup007@umn.edu
Phone: 612-624-5253
aaas.umn.edu/ugrad/
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La Casa De Español
La Casa de Español is open to incoming first-year freshmen and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) students. The program houses students (including native Spanish speakers) across all colleges who have a background in and would like to maintain and improve their Spanish language skills by living in an environment where priority is given to communicating in Spanish.
The program creates a Spanish-speaking community for a diverse set of students who wish to incorporate Spanish into their academic, personal, and professional development. The program provides opportunities for social events and study groups, and various venues for interaction with faculty throughout the year, all conducted in Spanish. La Casa de Español is located in Sanford Hall with a Spanish-speaking Community Advisor (CA) or U-Crew Peer Mentor.
Contact: The Department of Spanish and Portuguese sponsors the program. For further information, call the department at 612-625-5858 or e-mail spanport@lists.cla.umn.edu.
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La Casa Italiana
Open to incoming first-year freshmen and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) students enrolled in an Italian language course or who have an interest in Italian culture, language, arts, or film.
This Living Learning Community fosters an understanding of past and contemporary Italian culture. The program creates a friendly and supportive Italian-speaking community for students who wish to incorporate Italian into their academic, social, personal, and professional development. La Casa Italiana is committed to creating a residence environment for students interested in understanding Italian cultures and language and the Italian-American experience. The program provides opportunities for social events and study groups, and interaction with faculty throughout the year. Participants in La Casa Italiana will live in Sanford Hall with an Italian-speaking Community Advisor (CA) or U-Crew Peer Mentor.
Contact: The Department of French and Italian sponsors the program. For further information, call the department at 612-624-4308 or e-mail frit@umn.edu.
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La Maison Francaise
La Maison Francaise, "French House," is open to incoming first-year freshmen and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) students (including students whose native language is French) who have a background in French and would like to maintain and improve their language skills by living in an environment where priority is given to communicating in French.
The program creates a supportive French-speaking community for a diverse set of students who wish to incorporate French into their academic, personal, and professional development. The program provides opportunities for social events, study groups, and interaction with faculty throughout the year, all conducted in French. La Maison Francaise will be located in Sanford Hall with a French-speaking Community Advisor (CA) or U-Crew Peer Mentor.
Contact: The Department of French and Italian sponsors the program. For further information call the department at 612-624-4308 or e-mail frit@umn.edu.
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Lavender House is open to any and all students who are interested in learning and uncovering the histories and cultures of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally communities. In this Living Learning Community - situated within Comstock Hall - students are able to explore and express their whole selves, including their gender identities and sexualities, in a safe and affirming environment.
Lavender House students have the opportunity to participate in programs and services offered by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally (GLBTA) Programs Office. With the support of the staff at the GLBTA Programs Office, Lavender House students can connect with GLBTA communities at large through attending cultural events and activities on campus and in the Twin Cities.
This Living Learning Community is ideal for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, genderqueer, and/or questioning students, as well as their friends and allies.
Contact: GLBTA Programs Office, 612-625-0537 or glbtapo@umn.edu. Website:ww
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Leaders in Transition
The Leaders in Transition Living Learning Community gives transfer students an opportunity to live together in a residence hall with others who share similar interests in leadership development and civic engagement, while taking a three-credit leadership course during the fall semester. Students must be a new transfer student admitted to the Twin Cities campus for fall 2011 and apply for admittance through Orientation & First Year Programs in order to be eligible for this Living & Learning Community.
Contact Information: Orientation & First-Year Programs
612-624-1979 or 1-800-234-1979 or alajune@umn.edu
Website: www.ofyp.umn.edu/leadersintransition.html
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Pre-Veterinary Science House
Pre-Vet House is a Living Learning Community comprised of students interested in animals and becoming veterinarians. Located in Bailey Hall on the beautiful St. Paul campus, the community strives to build friendships among students while facilitating their academic success.
Pre-Vet House offers an array of social and professional programs geared toward helping students learn more about animal-related careers and educational opportunities. Programs associated with the community include:
-Organization of study groups, tutoring, and study skill sessions
-Opportunities to participate in animal-related service activities
-Off-campus visits to sites of interest
-Presentations and discussions led by professionals in animal-related fields, including faculty and veterinarians
-Social activities – including involvement in on-campus student groups such as the Pre-Vet club
Website: www.ansci.umn.edu
E-mail: groze@umn.edu or Phone : 612-624-2722
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ROTC House
For incoming freshmen interested in the Army, Navy/Marine, or Air Force ROTC. Although the house is open to all students interested in the study of military leadership, preference is given to those who have registered for one of the ROTC programs at the University.
The ROTC House provides on-site advising, a meeting room in the residence hall, study groups, and tutoring/mentoring by upper class ROTC cadets/midshipmen.
The goal of the departments of Military Science, Naval Science, and Aerospace Studies is to commission world-class military officers educated at a premier research university. The program provides cadets and midshipmen with the opportunity to learn more about each other and each service through routine social contact in a non-classroom atmosphere.
ROTC House is located in Centennial Hall with space for 31 students. For additional information, contact the appropriate department listed below:
| Department of Military Science (Army ROTC) | |
| Phone Web site | 612-624-1584 http://www1.umn.edu/AROTC army.rotc@umn.edu |
| Department of Naval Science (Navy/Marine Corps ROTC) | |
| Phone Web site | 612-625-6677 http://www1.umn.edu/NROTC nrotc@umn.edu |
| Department of Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) | |
| Phone Website | 612-624-2884 http://www1.umn.edu/AFROTC afrotc@umn.edu |
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Science & Engineering House (CSE House)
For first-year freshman and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option). CSE students interested in any area of science and/or engineering, including:
- Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
- Astrophysics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Statistics
The Science & Engineering House is an exciting residential learning environment that is popular with the freshman class. The program creates a smaller living-learning environment in which students can learn from others who have similar academic and career interests in science and/or engineering. The House is located on the 4th floor of Frontier Hall and currently has 200 occupants.
Students participating in the S&E House will find support by making new friends that can enhance their success in the classroom and on campus. Faculty and staff advisors from the Institute of Technology will provide guidance during students’ first year on campus as well as on-site academic advising and access to information on career options. In addition, there are various social activities such as dinner with professionals, faculty, and student organizations. Because of the popularity of this program, students interested in applying must be willing to attend a few activities planned and sponsored by the College throughout the year.
All occupants in this house are strongly encouraged to register for the College of Science & Engineering course 1312, “Exploring Careers in Science and Engineering” and/or IT Course 1311 “Intro to Engineering”. This course can be used as a Freshman Seminar.
Science & Engineering House is a co-ed community in Frontier Hall with space for 200 students and participates with the events in the WISE House.
Contact: The College of Science & Engineering Student Affairs office sponsors this program. For further information, call 612-624-8010 or email Susan at kubit001@umn.edu.
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STEM Diversity House - for students of color in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
For students of color, first year freshmen and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) students interested in any areas in STEM fields including:
College of Biological Sciences - all science programs
College of Science & Engineering - all engineering, mathematics and science programs
College of Agricultural, Food & Natural Resource Sciences - all science programs
College of Liberal Arts - Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Physics, and other science programs
The STEM Diversity House for students of color creates a smaller Living Learning environment in which students interested in sciences or engineering can learn from others (peers, faculty, graduate students, professionals) who have similar academic and career interests. Participants in the STEM Diversity House will find support that will enhance their success in the classroom and in making friends, finding their niche on campus, and exploring their academic, career, and personal interests. The Community Advisor (CA) works with faculty and staff of STEM fields to provide various social activities such as lab tours, dinners with faculty, study groups and company tours.
Students will be encouraged to participate in the NorthStar STEM Alliance that will support them through financial support, research opportunities, alliance opportunities, service and outreach activities, study abroad and internships.
Located in Frontier Hall, the STEM Diversity House has 20 spaces that are co-ed. Many events will be co-sponsored with the SE House and WISE house. Contact: CSE who supports this program. For further information, e-mail Simon at gbol0001@umn.edu.
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Students Crossing Borders Community
Students Crossing Borders brings international and domestic students together into a single community that gives residents a global experience through interactive cross-cultural learning. Whether it is eating lunch with your roommate or participating in one of our regular community-wide events, this community will enhance your intercultural communication and knowledge of other peoples of the world.
Students Crossing Borders is located on two floors of Middlebrook Hall and houses approximately 130 students. For more information on Students Crossing Borders, please check our website at www.isss.umn.edu/programs/scb/ or send any questions via email to scb@umn.edu.
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Second Year Experience
The Second Year Experience program seeks to assist second year residential students in further transitioning into positive connections with the University. Students will be exposed to programmatic and experiential opportunities to ensure retention and developmental progress both personally and academically.
Visit the Second Year Experience website here.
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Substance Free Houses
The residents who choose to live in one of Housing’s substance-free communities agree to refrain from the misuse of prescription drugs and the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs while living in this community. They also agree that they will not return to their community while under the influence of alcohol.
In addition to the benefits of living with other students who have chosen this lifestyle, students will have the opportunity to participate in numerous social and educational programs presented by the Community Advisor (CA) and staff of Boynton Health Services. Students will also work together to plan activities for the community.
All students, regardless of academic program or academic class standing, may apply to live in the substance free living learning community. Applicants will be asked to complete additional essay questions that will be used to select students for the community. Students selected for the Substance Free Living Learning Program will have the opportunity to live in these space-limited communities by signing an additional contract stating that they commit to refrain from consuming alcohol or other drugs, in addition to using tobacco products.
The Substance Free communities will be located in 2 locations – one in Middlebrook Hall on the Minneapolis West Bank Campus and one in Pioneer Hall on the Minneapolis East Bank Campus. Applicants will need to first rank the location they would prefer to live in or if either site would be acceptable.
For more information, contact: housing@umn.edu
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Tsev Hmoob (Hmong House)
Tsev Hmoob is a co-ed Living Learning Community open to incoming first year students. Participants may include students across all colleges who are interested in past and contemporary Hmong issues and intercultural learning.
All occupants are encouraged to take an Asian American Studies, a 3-credit course AAS 1101, Imagining Asian American. This will foster a supportive learning environment where students can learn from one another and enhance their success in the classroom.
West Bank Arts House
Open to incoming first-year freshmen and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) students who have an interest in all aspects of the arts, specifically theatre, dance, music, and visual arts. Priority is given to students in those departments. Participants may also include freshmen who are interested in participating in the arts on campus, but do not wish to declare it as a major.
The West Bank Arts Living Learning Community provides a supportive atmosphere for students who share a love of the arts and who see the value of interdisciplinary access and collaboration. The community helps students in achieving success in their coursework, exploring the many different disciplines encompassed in performing and visual arts, and finding ways to generate collaborative projects.
The program includes many social opportunities and events such as tours of studios, galleries, and performance venues; study groups; group attendance at guest artist's, performance, and studio events; and career exploration. Invitations to guest lectures, symposiums, and seminars are offered as well. Students who remain connected to the program after the first year may apply to become peer advisers or may initiate tutoring networks.
The West Bank Arts House is located in Middlebrook Hall and houses approximately 125 students.
Contact: For additional information regarding the West Bank Arts House campus involvement, contact Jennie Germain in the Department of Theatre Arts & Dance at germa052@umn.edu.
Sponsored by the Depts. of Art and Theatre Arts & Dance and the School of Music.
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) House
For female first-year freshmen and PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Option) students interested in any area of science or engineering, including:
- Institute of Technology - all engineering, mathematics and science programs
- Agriculture (e.g., Animal Science, Food Science, and Nutrition)
- Architecture, Computer Science, Math or Science Education Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical)
- Health Sciences (e.g., Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine)
- History and Philosophy of Science, Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Neuroscience)
The WISE House creates a smaller Living Learning environment in which women interested in the sciences or engineering can learn from others (peers, faculty, graduate students, professionals) who have similar academic and career interests. Participants in the WISE House will find support that will enhance their success in the classroom and in making friends, finding their niche on campus, exploring their academic career, and personal interests. The Community Advisor (CA) works with the faculty and staff of WISE to provide various social activities such as lab tours, dinners with faculty, and study groups.
Located in Frontier Hall, the WISE House has 30 spaces. Contact: The Institute of Technology Student Services sponsor the program. For further information, email Anitra at cottlead@umn.edu.
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