Living Learning Communities

Living Learning Communities and Residential Colleges offer you a unique opportunity to live and learn along other students who share similar academic interests, career goals or personal passions. These communities provide a supportive environment where you can build connections, engage in specialized programs and access exclusive resources that enhance your college experience. With a focus on collaboration, academic success and personal growth, they create a dynamic living environment that helps students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Explore our diverse Living Learning Community options:

• Honors Program Living Learning Community
• Leader Advancement Scholars Community
• Multicultural Advancement Cofer Scholarship Residential Community
• Business Residential College
• Education and Human Services Residential College
• Health Professions Residential College
• Public Service Residential College
• Science and Engineering Residential College
• School of Music Residential College

Located in Thorpe Hall, the Honors Program LLC provides a built-in support system and enriching opportunities—such as study groups, community service, and social, educational, and cultural events—where you can live and learn with peers who challenge you to achieve your goals.

Located in Beddow Hall within the South Residential Community, the Leader Advancement Scholars (LAS) community gives you opportunities to make connections, build your skills and learn to lead. As a resident in our LAS community, you’ll live and learn with classmates who will support and challenge you on your leadership journey. 

Located in Troutman Hall within CMU’s Towers Residential Community, the Multicultural Advancement and Cofer Scholarship Residential Community (MACRC) offers a close-knit, inclusive environment where students committed to academic excellence and community service live and learn with access to dedicated support services, a fitness center, dining options and academic resources.

Located in Herrig Hall within the East Community, the Business Residential College (BRC) connects business students through shared courses, leadership activities and networking opportunities to support academic and professional growth.

Located in Sweeney Hall, the EHS Residential College is a community that supports freshman and transfer students with core programming designed around each of these five areas- community, leadership, academics, service and scholarship. 

Located on the second and third floors of Emmons Hall in the East Community, the Health Professions Residential College (HPRC) supports students pursuing health-related careers through academic programming, leadership development, community engagement, and volunteer opportunities.

Located in Cobb Hall within the Towers Community, the Public Service Residential College brings together service-minded students in a community focused on leadership, mentorship, and public service, offering opportunities for interactive coursework, structured service trips, and professional development.

Located in Woldt Hall, the Science and Engineering Residential College (SERC) brings STEM students together in a supportive, academically focused community with peer mentoring, faculty connections, and career exploration opportunities.

Located on the second floor of Herrig Hall, the School of Music Residential College provides a collaborative living environment for music majors and minors, featuring practice facilities, on-site academic advising, a residential restaurant and easy access to the Music Building, Kelly/Shorts Stadium and the Kulhavi Events Center.