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Eligibility for academic LLCs (those connected to a college, or to the University Honors Program) is based on acceptance into these colleges or programs. If you do not have access to an academic LLC, but believe you should or wish to request an exception, contact the designated faculty/staff member on the page for that specific LLC.
- Agricultural Sciences
- Agribusiness Management and Finance
- Energy and Environmental Policy
- Farm Business Management
- Pre-Law
- Sales and Marketing
- Agricultural Communications
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Production
- Agricultural Systems Technology
- Food and Process Engineering Technology
- General Agriculture
- Animal Production
- Equine Science
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Science
- Certificate: Companion Animal Nutrition
- Crop Production and Management [Science, General, Environmental]
- Soil Science [Science, General, Environmental]
- Forest Hydrology
- Forest Resources and Management
- Outdoor Recreation Resources Management
- Urban Forest Management
- Wildlife Habitat Management and Conservation
- Production Horticulture
- Landscape Horticulture
- Turfgrass Management
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Susan Graham - sgraham@siu.edu or 618-453-2469
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- Architecture, Art, and Design
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Cara Doerr - caradoerr@siu.edu or 618-453-8893
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- Automotive Technology
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Mike Behrmann - mbehr@siu.edu or 618-453-4024
- Brittany McElroy - bmcelroy@siu.edu or 618-453-4024
- Cara Doerr - caradoerr@siu.edu or 618-453-8893
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- Aviation
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Mike Burgener - burgener@siu.edu or 618-453-9204
- Cara Doerr - caradoerr@siu.edu or 618-453-8893
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- Business and Analytics
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Undecided (Business)
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Rachel Richey - rrichey@business.siu.edu or 618-453-7494
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- School of Education
- Biological Sciences Education
- Child and Family Services
- Early Childhood
- Elementary Education
- English Teacher Education
- History Education
- Mathematics Education
- Special Education Program
- Workforce Education and Development
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Cordaro Thomas - cordarot@siu.edu or 618-453-6340
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- Engineering
- Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical and Mining Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Industrial Management and Applied Engineering
- All Pre-Engineering Majors
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Tarnisha Green - green@engr.siu.edu or 618-536-2463
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- School of Health Sciences
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Jordia Coleman - colemanj@siu.edu or 618-453-8822
- Cara Doerr - caradoerr@siu.edu or 618-453-8893
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- School of Human Sciences
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Cara Doerr - caradoerr@siu.edu or 618-453-8893
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- School of Justice & Public Safety
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Matt Giblin - mgiblin@siu.edu or 618-453-6360
- Cara Doerr - caradoerr@siu.edu or 618-453-8893
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- Liberal Arts
- Africana Studies
- Anthropology
- Art & Design
- Communication Studies
- Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Economics
- English
- History
- Language, Cultures, and International Trade
- Linguistics
- Music
- Musical Theater
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Public Relations
- Sociology
- Theater
- University Studies
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Layla Murphy - cola@siu.edu or 618-453-2466
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- Mass Communication & Media Arts
- Cinema
- Journalism (Advertising, Journalism and Mass Communication, News, News-Editorial, Photojournalism, and Sports Media)
- Radio, Television and Digital Media (Digital Media Arts & Animation, Electronic Journalism, Electronic Sports Media, Media Industries, Radio/Audio Production, and Television/Video Production).
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Rita Medina - rita.medina@siu.edu or 618-453-7713
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Reza Habib - rhabib@siu.edu or 618-536-2302
- Cara Doerr - caradoerr@siu.edu or 618-453-8893
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- Science
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- Duane Lickteig - dlickteig@siu.edu or 618-453-4819
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
- University Honors Program
- The Honors LLC builds a strong foundation for university life and the start of lifelong friendships.
- Honors LLC students thrive in an exciting, dynamic environment comprised of students from all colleges and majors.
- The Honors LLC will provide plenty of academic support, social interaction, enrichment activities, leadership, and service opportunities.
- To learn more about the LLC, contact:
- David Milley - milleydr@siu.edu or 618-453-2824
- For Housing contracting and room selection information, contact:
- University Housing - housing@siu.edu or 618-453-2301
- For general LLC questions, contact:
- Travis Hardwick, Assistant Director - Education & Outreach
- thardwick@housing.siu.edu or 618-453-3318
Steagall & Bowyer Halls - West Campus
This LLC is available to students in any of the majors listed below.
If you are a member of the School of Agricultural Sciences LLC, your interactions with faculty and staff will start as soon as you arrive on campus. Some of the highlights from previous years include a welcome dinner with the Dean and his staff on early move-in day, dinners hosted by the different departments within the School of Agricultural Sciences, club and organization meetings in Steagall and Bowyer, and social events put on by the Agbassadors.
Agribusiness Economics
Agricultural Systems & Education
Animal Science
Crop, Soil & Environmental Management
Forestry
Horticulture
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Neely Hall - East Campus
The Architecture, Art and Design LLC is available to Architectural Studies, Interior Design, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Art, Industrial Design, and Landscape Architecture students.
The Architecture, Art and Design LLC brings together students with similar professional aspirations in the art and design industry. Faculty and staff coordinate events and activities throughout the year, providing opportunities for residents to connect outside of the classroom. Some of the specialized topics covered are internships, scholarships, emerging technology and industry developments, and relevant volunteer and community service opportunities. Students living in this LLC have study rooms, drafting tables, and a small reference library right on the floor! Resources like these help make the Living Learning Community a place to promote academic success.
Information and Assistance
Schneider Hall - East Campus
The Automotive Technology LLC is available to students majoring in Automotive Technology.
Move-in is just the beginning of the connections between the Auto Tech department and the students living in the LLC. Programs are regularly offered on topics such as internships, scholarships, new developments and technology in the automotive industry, and more.
In addition to these programs, the Automotive LLC also has a training room equipped with a workbench, tools, electrical training boards, and various vehicle components such as an engine. This room provides students an opportunity to study and practice various diagnostic procedures. It also helps build a mentoring partnership between students currently learning a subject and those who have already passed it. Our learning never stops.
Information and Assistance
Neely Hall - East Campus
The Aviation LLC is available to students majoring in Aviation Flight, Aviation Management and Aviation Technologies.
The Aviation LLC brings together students with similar professional aspirations in the Aviation industry. Faculty and staff coordinate events and activities throughout the year, providing opportunities for residents to connect outside of the classroom. Some of the specialized topics covered are internships, scholarships, emerging technology and industry developments, flight check ride preparation, resume review, interview preparation, career placement, and relevant volunteer and community service opportunities.
Information and Assistance
Baldwin & Brown Halls - West Campus
Freshmen business students are required to live on campus in Brown or Baldwin Halls, which house the College of Business and Analytics LLC. Transfer business students are encouraged to live in either building as well. Requests for exceptions may be addressed to the College of Business and Analytics.
The Living Learning Community (LLC) and the Freshman Interest Groups (FIG) are great opportunities for College of Business and Analytics students to get to know other business students and get involved with the college. The LLC is open to students with any major in the College of Business and Analytics, including those listed below:
Majors
Freshman Interest Groups (FIGS)
FIG and LLC students interact with faculty and staff from the college on a more informal basis, and have the opportunity to live with returning business students. Any College of Business and Analytics student will live in the LLC, and first-year students who want to take their involvement to the next level may elect to also be part of one of the Freshman Interest Groups, or FIGs.
FIG students have additional opportunities available to them. There are two Freshman Interest Groups, and both are nested within the LLC so there’s no need to choose between the LLC and the FIG! If you are selected to be one of the FIG students, you will be part of a group of 30 first-year students who live together and enroll in four of the same classes in the fall semester. The specific FIG classes/sections are exclusively reserved for the FIG students.
Additionally, FIG students have weekly lunch meetings where, together with faculty and staff from the college, they can discuss pertinent issues. These lunch meetings are planned to meet the changing needs of students adapting to their first semester of college, and include discussions, special events, guest speakers, career and professional development opportunities, and more!
FIG Eligibility
Students with a business major and completed University Housing contract may be considered for the Freshman Interest Group (FIG) program. Invitations for consideration to participate in the FIG will be emailed directly to students after the college is notified of the completed housing contract, space permitted. Students must respond and notify the college they would like to be considered for the FIG. Students will be emailed regarding their acceptance into the FIG. We will continue to accept names for consideration until the program is full. FIG students must register for all FIG classes/sections, unless they have a previous college credit for that particular course or AP credit, etc.
FIG 1: College of Business and Analytics - Accounting (It All Adds Up)
This is a School of Accountancy FIG, which is nested within the College of Business and Analytics Living Learning Community in Brown Hall on West Campus. Sections and Course Registration Numbers (CRNs) below are restricted to students participating in FIG #1.
| Course | Meeting Time | Meeting Days | Course Registration Number (CRN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 101-001 | 9:00-8=9:50am | MW | CRN# 62239 |
| UNIV 101U-042 |
2:00-2:50pm | W | CRN# 62814 |
| CMST 101-009 |
10:00-10:50am | MWF | CRN# 62023 |
| PHIL 104-007 |
10:00-10:50am | TR | CRN# 61432 |
| 11:00-11:50am | F |
You will be placed in a MATH course based on your score on the Math Placement Test.
FIG Lunches will take place Wednesdays at 12:00pm in Lentz Dining Hall.
FIG 2: College of Business and Analytics - General (It All Adds Up Too)
This FIG is for any student in the College of Business and Analytics, and is located on the second floor of Brown Hall on West Campus (nested within the College of Business and Analytics LLC). Sections and CRNs below are restricted to FIG #2
| Course | Meeting Time | Meeting Days | Course Registration Number (CRN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 101-002 | 11:00-11:50am | MW | CRN# 62240 |
| UNIV 101U-043 |
2:00-2:50pm | R | CRN# 62811 |
| CMST 101-026 |
1:00-1:50pm | MWF | CRN# 62032 |
| PHIL 104 001 | 10:00-10:50am | TRF | CRN# 61423 |
You will be placed in a MATH course based on your score on the Math Placement Test.
FIG Lunches will take place Wednesdays at 12:00pm in Lentz Dining Hall.
LLC Eligibility Exceptions
First consideration for the College of Business and Analytics LLC in Brown Hall is given to business majors. Requests for exceptions should be directed to the College of Business and Analytics. Review of non-business student requests will begin after July 1. Exceptions are also made for those who are eligible to live in the Honors LLC and for student athletes who want to live in their team residence hall.
Information and Assistance
Mae Smith Hall - East Campus
The School of Education LLC is open to students with majors in the School of Education. These majors are listed below.
As a resident of this Living Learning Community (LLC), you will become a member of the family of the School of Education. Faculty, staff and fellow students will become your family away from home. Besides having the opportunity to live with students who have similar interests, you will also connect with faculty and staff from the College who will provide resources and information that will assist you academically. Also, the staff will keep you informed of our many social events and activities, such as Move-In, College Connection, our Registered Student Organizations (RSO), Career Fair, and others.
Majors
Information and Assistance
Schneider Hall - East Campus
Freshmen engineering students are required to live on campus in the engineering-only residence hall. Sophomore engineering students are encouraged to live in the Engineering LLC, but it is not required. Requests for exceptions may be addressed to the College of Engineering.
This community provides the basis for creating a strong peer network among students. The Engineering LLC creates a supportive environment for students both academically and socially. Students form study groups, attend engineering sections of some required classes, become involved in engineering design competitions, and attend college-sponsored events. This early experience provides the confidence and peer networking needed for success both academically and professionally.
The Engineering Living Learning Community is open to all students with majors in the College of Engineering, including:
Information and Assistance
Mae Smith Hall - East Campus
The School of Health Sciences LLC is open to students with majors in the School of Health Sciences, including Communication Disorders & Sciences, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Management, Mortuary Science and Funeral Service, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Radiologic Sciences.
The Health Sciences LLC brings together students with similar professional aspirations in the health and medical industry. Faculty and staff coordinate events and activities throughout the year, providing opportunities for residents to connect outside of the classroom. Some of the specialized topics covered are internships, scholarships, emerging technology and industry developments, clinical rotations, and relevant volunteer and community service opportunities.
Information and Assistance
Mae Smith Hall - East Campus
The School of Human Sciences LLC is open to students with majors in the School of Human Sciences, including Exercise Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Recreation Professions, Social Work, and Sport Administration.
The Human Sciences LLC brings together students with similar professional aspirations in the human science industry. Faculty and staff coordinate events and activities throughout the year, providing opportunities for residents to connect outside of the classroom. Some of the specialized topics covered are internships, scholarships, emerging technology and industry developments, and relevant volunteer and community service opportunities.
Information and Assistance
Mae Smith Hall - East Campus
The School of Justice & Public Safety LLC is open to students with majors in the School of School of Justice & Public Safety, including Criminology and Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, and Pre-Law.
The School of Justice & Public Safety LLC is an interdisciplinary LLC which brings together students with similar academic interests and professional aspirations. Faculty and staff coordinate events and activities throughout the year, providing opportunities for residents to connect outside of the classroom. Some of the specialized topics covered are internships, careers, emerging research, professional development, and relevant volunteer and community service opportunities.
Information and Assistance
Neely Hall - East Campus
The College of Liberal Arts LLC is open to students with majors in the College. These majors are listed below.
Student members of the College of Liberal Arts Living Learning Community (LLC) meet others with similar interests and share a creative environment. Additional benefits include programs tailored to meet the interests of the members, student organizations and increased faculty interaction. Any College of Liberal Arts student can elect to live in the LLC.
Eligibility
The LLC is open to students with majors in the College of Liberal Arts including:
Information and Assistance
Kellogg Hall - West Campus
The College of Mass Communications and Media Arts (MCMA) Living Learning Community (LLC) is open to students with majors in the College. These majors are listed below.
Members of the College of Mass Communications and Media Arts (MCMA) LLC have some amazing advantages provided to them. LLC members can learn about career opportunities in their majors; meet faculty and staff; and be among the first to receive information about special events, guest speakers, and other opportunities. Kellogg Hall is in West Campus which is a convenient four-minute walk from the Communications Building. Living in the LLC helps MCMA students better connect with extracurricular activities and involvement opportunities within the college.
View more information about the MCMA LLC page here.
Eligible Majors
Information and Assistance
Mae Smith Hall - East Campus
The School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences LLC is open to students with majors in the School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences, including Psychology and Behavioral Analysis and Therapy.
The School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences LLC is an interdisciplinary LLC which brings together students with similar academic interests and professional aspirations. Faculty and staff coordinate events and activities throughout the year, providing opportunities for residents to connect outside of the classroom. Some of the specialized topics covered are internships, careers, emerging research, professional development, and relevant volunteer and community service opportunities.
Information and Assistance
Felts Hall - West Campus / Schneider Hall - East Campus
These Living Learning Communities are open to students with any major in the College of Science, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Physiology, Plant Biology, and Zoology.
Students with majors in the College of Science have the opportunity to live and learn with other science majors. The College boasts two unique Living Learning Communities, each designed to provide students with a higher level of engagement and opportunity.
Faculty involvement is provided to enhance your academic success. There are many benefits associated with living in the Science LLC, including getting to know professors and classmates, greater access to academic resources, specialized programs in the residence hall, and developing a sense of belonging to the University community. There are a variety of weekly programs and activities including visits by key faculty and staff, tutoring opportunities and participation in the Saluki Science Ambassadors student leadership team, which plans and participates in special programs and events for the College.
Information and Assistance
Abbott Hall - West Campus
Smith Hall - 2nd & 3rd floor, West Campus
The University Honors Program Living Learning Community (LLC) is open to students enrolled in the University Honors Program.