Living Learning Communities

Students in the Biology First-Year Interest Group LLC are enrolled in the same section of BIO161 Principles of Biology: Cell Structure and Function (the first course for biology majors), as well as two other general education courses.

This clustering of courses along with the shared residential experience provides opportunities for students to:

• Take part in meaningful extracurricular activities
• Meet and get to know biology faculty
• Form study groups and friendships with students who have common academic and social interests

Students receive a peer mentor, an upper-class student who provides guidance on a number of topics like effective studying, time management, and adjusting to college life. Individual mentoring groups meet weekly for a non-credit seminar led by the peer mentor and often feature presentations on different campus resources that can help students succeed.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in Lackhove Hall Rooms 125-145
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• A concentrated focus on being academically successful right from the start of your college experience
• Instant support from hallmates who are also transitioning into college and share three courses with you
• A peer mentor and resident assistant to help you with the academic and social transition to college
• Extra academic advising

First-year students in this LLC are enrolled in three courses together, including Computer Science 110 (the first course for computer science and engineering majors). They also benefit from living with upper-class computer science and engineering majors and receive additional support and programming from faculty and staff.

Students can take part in meaningful extracurricular activities to meet and get to know computer science and engineering faculty, get involved in clubs or organizations and learn about other resources offered on campus. They can also form study groups and friendships with students who have common academic and social interests.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in Lackhove Hall rooms 102-124 (located near the Math/Computer Technologies building)
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• A concentrated focus on being academically successful right from the start of your college experience
• Instant support from hall mates who are also transitioning into college and share three courses with you
• Extra academic advising

This community focuses on exploring major and career options, the adjustment to college and skill development.

Students will form a relationship with a peer mentor, an upper-class student who provides guidance on a number of topics, such as effective studying, time management and adjusting to college life. Individual mentoring groups meet weekly for a non-credit seminar led by the peer mentor and often feature presentations on campus resource presentations that can help students succeed and explore different career and major options.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in Kieffer Hall (terrace level floor)
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use.
• A concentrated focus on being academically successful right from the start of your college experience.
• Instant support from hall mates who are also transitioning into college and share two courses with you.
• A peer mentor and resident assistant to help you with the academic and social transition to college.

First-year students in this LLC are enrolled in two general education courses together. They will also have an academic peer mentor to help guide them through their first semester of college. The mentor is an upper-class student who provides direction on a number of topics, such as effective studying, time management, and adjusting to college life through a weekly non-credit seminar.

Students can take part in meaningful extracurricular activities to meet and get to know various faculty, get involved in clubs or organizations and learn about other resources offered on campus. They can also form study groups and friendships with students who have common academic and social interests.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in McCune Hall rooms 201-236 (located near the College of Education and Human Services in Shippen Hall)
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• A concentrated focus on being academically successful right from the start of your college experience
• Instant support from hall mates who are also transitioning into college and share three courses with you
• Extra academic advising

First-year psychology students in this LLC will be enrolled together in a major course. They will also participate in a weekly seminar led by an academic peer mentor. They will have the ability to network with faculty, staff, alumni and more. They can also participate in research and join Psi Chi, the psychology honor society.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in Kieffer Hall rooms 103-123
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• Staff and faculty mentors to provide support and resources
• Instant connection with fellow hallmates
• Events and programs geared toward your interests
• Supportive environment to encourage you to achieve your goals

First-year business majors participating in this LLC are enrolled in the same section of Business 101: Foundations of Business Administration as well as two other courses. They receive additional opportunities to explore different career and major options within the John L. Grove College of Business and receive an academic peer mentor to help guide them during their first semester of college.

The academic peer mentor is an upper-class student who provides guidance on a number of topics, such as effective studying, time management, and adjusting to college life through a non-credit seminar that meets weekly.

Students in this LLC also have opportunities to connect with a host of faculty and alumni from the John L. Grove College of Business.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in Harley Hall rooms 237-254 (located near the John L. Grove College of Business in Grove Hall)
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• A concentrated focus on being academically successful right from the start of your college experience
• Instant support from hall mates who are also transitioning into college and share three courses with you
• Extra academic advising

First-year criminal justice students in this LLC will be enrolled together in a major course as well as a weekly seminar. Throughout the seminar, which is led by an academic peer mentor, students will have the ability to network with faculty, staff and alumni while developing a stronger connection to the Criminal Justice Department. Additionally, students have the opportunity to learn more about the criminal justice field and participate in a variety of opportunities.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in Harley Hall rooms 201-220
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• Staff and faculty mentors to provide support and resources
• Instant connection with fellow hallmates
• Events and programs geared towards your interests
• Supportive environment to encourage you to achieve your goals

The Wood Honors College LLC offers incoming students the opportunity to live in suites designated exclusively for the Wood Honors College in Harley Hall. By choosing this housing option, you'll be able to form relationships with your peers while gaining social and educational connections to enhance your experience and success at Shippensburg University.

The community regularly offers a variety of social, academic, and educational programming to help create a more holistic Wood Honors College experience. Honors students at Ship benefit from small classes, excellent teaching, and exciting research, study abroad and service-learning opportunities.

Students wishing to take part in this LLC must apply and be accepted into the Wood Honors College.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in Harley Hall rooms 101-131, which also houses the Wood Honors College offices and classroom
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• Diverse schedule of events, including service projects and recreational activities
• Extra academic and scholarship advising
• Leadership positions
• Opportunities to participate in Honors study, research and service-learning programs around the world

• Students receive a peer mentor, an upper-class student who provides guidance through a weekly for a non-credit seminar led by the peer mentor and often feature presentations on different campus resources that can help students succeed. Students can take part in meaningful extracurricular activities to meet and get to know various faculty, get involved in clubs or organizations and learn about other resources offered on campus. They can also form study groups and friendships with students who have common academic and social interests.
• Perks and Benefits:
• Suite-style living in Kieffer Hall Rooms 127-142
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• A concentrated focus on being academically successful right from the start of your college experience
• Instant support from hallmates who are also transitioning into college and share three courses with you
• A peer mentor and resident assistant to help you with the academic and social transition to college
• Extra academic advising

The ROTC/Veterans Living Learning Community is in Kieffer Hall. In this LLC, students build new relationships with other students, faculty and staff, while concentrating on their personal passions.

Benefits and Perks:

• Suite-style living in McLean Hall rooms 200-216 (located near the ROTC office in Wright Hall)
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• Staff and faculty mentors to provide support and resources
• Instant connection with fellow hallmates
• Events and programs geared toward your interests
• Supportive environment to encourage you to achieve your goals

First-year students in this LLC will be enrolled in a major course and two other general education courses. They will also participate in a weekly seminar led by an academic peer mentor where they will learn what it takes to be a successful communication/journalism student. Members in this LLC will be encouraged to get involved early in the various forms of student media across campus.

Perks and Benefits:

• Suite-style living in McCune Hall rooms 001-007
• Lounge reserved specifically for your LLC use
• Staff and faculty mentors to provide support and resources
• Instant connection with fellow hallmates
• Events and programs geared toward your interests
• Supportive environment to encourage you to achieve your goals