Living Learning Communities

1MPACT House – located in Stratford Heights Building 12, is an LLC for first generation college students, students whose parents have not completed a bachelor’s degree, who have been awarded a Gen 1 or Chaudhry scholarship. 1MPACT House residents come from majors all over the university. Living in 1MPACT House supports students as they manage the new-found freedom and responsibility of being in college. 1MPACT House enhances student success in three areas: 

• Mentoring and tutoring
• Study sessions focused on common first-year courses
• In house faculty engagement and academic advising 

• Early Arrival Program for a strong, smart start 
• Workshops on topics like financial aid, studying abroad and working on campus 
• Cooking classes in 1MPACT House's full kitchen 

• Cultural Events 
• Outreach, service and engagement projects on UC's campus and in the community 
• Housemates that will become first (and best!) college friends

This LLC is not included on the housing application. Any interested scholarship students should communicate interest to their program staff directly.

The Bearcat Founders Hub at the University of Cincinnati is a dynamic residential experience designed for students who want to think boldly, create meaningful solutions, and gain a competitive advantage in their careers. Rooted in UC’s Next Mindset innovation philosophy and supported by UC's Center for Entrepreneurship, this LLC provides a supportive environment where ideas come to life. Open to all majors! Students in the LLC will have access to:

• Monthly Community Convenings (over a meal) with student founders and center staff members to discuss topics related to building a business and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Dedicated Bi-monthly Office Hours for you to meet with a center Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR), one-on-one, to review your venture idea and identify next steps and resources to make progress
• Priority Access to Center for Entrepreneurship and 1819 Innovation Hub workshops, events & competitions- be the first to know and sign up for our center's workshops, clubs and events

As a result of participating in the Bearcats Founders Hub LLC, students will:

• Gain hands-on experience with real-world projects and startup concepts
• Join a tight-knit community of student creators, problem-solvers, and self-starters from different backgrounds
• Build a portfolio and your own 'toolkit' that sets you apart in internships, co-ops, and future careers

• Live in CRC Hall on the designated floor for the entire academic year
• Actively engage in the community by attending events and activities
• Roommates must also be first-year students who have been accepted into the Bearcats Founders Hub LLC

1. What interests you most about entrepreneurship, and why do you want to be part of an entrepreneurship-focused living community?
2. What skills, perspectives, or experiences would you contribute to a community of student innovators?
3. What types of ideas, industries, or challenges are you most passionate about exploring?

Bearcats Wellness is a community where members are encouraged to maintain a lifestyle that supports academic success, personal development, well-being, and a sense of community. Residents work to promote healthy choices within the LLC and throughout the University of Cincinnati. As a member of the community, students will enjoy specialized opportunities including retreats, excursions, and workshops on different dimensions of wellness, including emotional, mental, physical, and social health. The LLC empowers students to put wellness at the center of their higher education experience to maximize positive and professional outcomes.

• Engage in wellness activities and events across all dimensions of wellness, including nutrition, stress management, fitness, sexual health, alcohol, drugs, financial wellness, mental wellness and healthy relationships.
• Gain a sense of belonging on campus with other first year students who want to learn how to improve their holistic wellness.
• Attend exclusive meet and greets with representatives from wellness units on campus including the Campus Recreation Center, Dining Services, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
• Learn about a variety of wellness resources that provide support personally and academically to a UC student.
• Set wellness goals and begin working toward them in a supportive environment.
• Receive personal attention from full-time professional staff who will help teach you practical ways to maintain your wellness.
• Receive free, wellness centered supplies and swag.
• Enroll in Personal Health HPE 1001, Mental Health Issues HPE 1005, Nutrition & Health HPE 1012, Human Sexuality & Health HPE 2000, and more health and wellness related courses!

• First-year student with a strong desire to cultivate and maintain a healthy lifestyle, whatever that looks like for them.
• Live in Turner Hall on the designated floor for the entire academic year
• Abstain from the use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco while at LLC sponsored events and in Turner Hall.
• Roommates must also be first-year students who have been accepted into the Bearcats Wellness community.
• Attend at least 2 Bearcats Wellness LLC sponsored or pre-approved wellness themed events/programs during fall and spring semesters.
• Attend monthly mandatory LLC floor meetings. More information about dates to come.

As a part of your housing application, you will be asked the following questions to apply for the Bearcats Wellness community. Please provide at least 3-5 sentences response for each one.

1. What part(s) of personal wellness are important to you?
2. How do you forsee your membership in the Bearcats Wellness community contributing to your goals in college and beyond?
3. In your opinion, what does it mean to be "well" as a college student?
4. What are you wanting to gain from joining this community?

UC Blue Ash LLC is made up of students who attend classes at UC Blue Ash College and live in University Housing at Clifton. This unique community offers a seamless blend of academic and social engagement by building relationships with peers and staff at both campus locations. Here, students will find a vibrant and supportive environment where they can connect with fellow students navigating a similar academic journey. With a focus on fostering both personal and academic growth, the UC Blue Ash LLC is the student's gateway to building lasting connections and thriving across campuses.

• Be a first-year UC Blue Ash College student
• Live in Dabney Hall on the designated floor for the entire academic year
• Actively engage in the community by attending events and activities
• Roommates must also be first-year students who have been accepted into the UC Blue Ash LLC

1. In 150-300 words, share a little bit about yourself and why you are interested in joining the UC Blue Ash Living-Learning Community.

The Dr. P Eric Abercrumbie Living-Learning Community (ALLC) is a residence-based learning community in Turner Hall for students who have been accepted into the Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program. Participants will live in an environment that fosters personal and social development, leadership engagement, and academic success to gain a greater sense of self. 

Through this community, we honor the history and legacy of those who came before us, while providing students with the opportunity to create their own path towards leaving their mark at the University of Cincinnati and larger community. Members of this community engage in dialogue and reflection that facilitate a sense of pride in one’s wholistic self.

By applying and being accepted into the Dr. P. Eric Abercrumbie LLC, you agree to commit to the values of respect, growth, and teamwork. This Living-Learning Community is not a requirement for participation in the Turner Scholars Programs.

• Recognize their leadership capacity, develop their own personal definition of leadership, and translate this into tangible action.
• Build meaningful relationships with students in the ALLC.
• Engage in social outing(s) to increase bonds and learning regarding the city of Cincinnati and peers.

• Be a first-year student accepted into the Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program.
• Live in Turner Hall on the designated floor for the entire academic year.
• Roommates must also be accepted into the ALLC.
• Meet the expectations and requirements of the Darwin T. Turner Scholars Program.
• Participate in monthly ALLC meetings and attend on and off campus events.

This LLC is not included on the housing application. Any interested scholarship students should communicate interest to their program staff directly.

Supported by the Department of Engineering and Computing Education (DECE), the ELLC is a residence-based learning community in Calhoun Hall and Turner Hall for first-year students who have been accepted into the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS). Students from all CEAS majors live in an environment that fosters community, collaborative learning, and campus engagement; additionally, ELLC students will be grouped together in their first-year courses, allowing students to form dynamic study and support groups outside of the classroom. ELLC students will participate in activities that connect them to student organizations on campus, like Tribunal, and that promote on-going development of leadership, engineering design, and problem-solving skills, like the Paper Rollercoaster and other design contests. ELLC students also have leadership opportunities through election on the ELLC Leadership Board, serving as the first-year liaisons to DECE. By selecting the ‘ELLC’ on your Housing application, you agree to enroll in any first-year ENED courses (regardless of outside credit) and attend required events throughout the semester. 

• Engage in activities that enhance their academic success.
• Explain how their strengths enable them to lead self and others.
• See themselves as engineers.
• Identify themselves as members of the CEAS and UC communities.

• Live in Calhoun Hall or Turner Hall on the designated floors for the entire academic year
• Roommates must also be first-year students who have been accepted into the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the ELLC community.
• Enroll in any first-year ENED courses (regardless of outside credit).
• Attend events throughout the semester designed to foster strong residence hall communities.

As a part of your housing application, you will be asked the following questions to apply for the ELLC.

1. In what ways have you positivtely contributed to a community (academic, extracurricular, athletic, professional, etc.) in the past?
2. Describe a time where you had to work with someone culturally, racially, or ethnically different from you. What did you learn from this experience?
3. Why do you want to live in the ELLC? How will living in the ELLC positvitely impact your first-year experience at UC? 

Lindner College of Business community is an opportunity for first-year students entering the Lindner College of Business to acclimate to college life with other like-minded students. Lindner students have the chance to live in Morgens Hall and build a community together that will allow them to form life-long friendships and network with one another. There will be activities throughout the year for students to engage in Lindner College of Business programming with social events, professional speakers and more. Participating in a living-learning community is positively linked to engagement as well as overall satisfaction with college. Students within the Lindner Business community will live together but also learn together in an inclusive environment that promotes collaboration and success.

• Be a first-year student accepted into a Lindner College of Business major (could be a traditional or honors student).
• Live in Morgens Hall on the designated floor for the entire academic year.
• Roommates must also be first-year students who have been accepted into the Lindner College of Business.

As a part of your housing application, you will be asked the following questions to apply for the Lindner College of Business community. 

1. Share a specific moment that shaped your interest in business. How do you envision the LLC helping you grow academically and professionally during your time at UC?
2. Describe a time when you worked with others to achieve a shared goal. What challenges did you face, and how did you demonstrate professionalism and character to ensure that everyone’s strengths were utilized?

The Marian Spencer Scholarship Program grants CPS students the opportunity to pursue their dreams of higher education without any barriers. Selected scholars will carry on the legacy of Marian Spencer, a beloved UC alumna. Scholars are housed in Marian Spencer Hall and are offered the following opportunities:

• Additional support for study abroad, co-op and summer opportunities
• Study abroad trip to Tanzania
• Enhanced advising support, student success resources and career coaching
• Networking and mentoring opportunities with UC's President and other university leaders
• Service project with CPS students in future years

This LLC is not included on the housing application. Any interested scholarship students should communicate interest to their program staff directly.

The UC the World LLC is an on-campus residential community designed to foster and appreciate global perspectives. Through organized internationally focused events and activities, the LLC will facilitate interactions between students with varied life experiences and backgrounds. Students will develop a global lens that focuses on the importance of cross-cultural connections and the exploration of international issues.  International and domestic students are encouraged to apply in an effort to create a well-rounded community that promotes international cultures on campus and better prepares students for international experiences.   

• Must be a student's first time living in University Housing.
• Both domestic and international students can apply.
• Live in CRC Hall on the designated floor for the entire academic year.
• Be open-minded, curious, and interested in making international connections.
• Actively engage in the community and organized programming.
  

As a part of your housing application, you will be asked the following questions to apply for the UC the World LLC.

1. How does the UC the World LLC connect to your academic, personal, and/or professional goals?
2. What do you wish more people knew about your culture and your home country? If you’re a U.S. student, what do you wish more people knew about your culture or your hometown here in the U.S.?
3. If you are selected to live in this community, what are some activities, programs, or events that you would want to participate in with other members of the LLC?

A Living-Learning Community (LLC) is through Resident Education & Development in partnership with Student Affairs, Campus Services, and an academic unit and/or sponsoring department(s). A LLC is a residential community of students who have shared academic interests and are provided opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. A Learning Community (LC) through Learning Commons is a non-residential community of students who have a shared academic interests and interact in two or more university courses. These communities are through specific university colleges and are linked by an LC meeting time that is facilitated by a Peer Leader.