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  • Housing / Dining Programs
    202 885 3370
    Fax: 202 885 1154
    housinganddiningprograms@american.edu
    Anderson, Room 1st Floor Anderson

    Mon - Friday:
    9:00am - 5:00pm

    Sat - Sun:
    Closed

    Moody, Christopher L
    Assistant Vice President for Housing & Dining Programs

Mailing Address
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Living Learning Communities

at American University

Living Learning Communities

at American University

American University offers a number of special living environments known as Living Learning Communities (LLCs). LLCs are cohorts of students that live together and explore a common interest or academic pursuit. Some include required courses that students must take and others are organized around a theme or community interest that students wish to learn more about. Admittance to the programs varies based on their individual requirements. Applications can be found under the specific sections.

University College                                                                                               

Designed for first year students, students live together in this LLC and take a foundation-level General Education seminar together. Taught by some of American University's finest faculty students learn together and enroll in a one-credit Washington Lab course.  A specially selected upper-level student known as a Program Associate helps with the course and lives on the floor.

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Residential Community Clusters

Designed for upper-class students, this LLC allows one to create their own living-learning environment. Students who share a common interest can create their own unique floor living environment where they will explore and learn about the topic of their choice.

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Honors Community

Designed for students admitted to the University Honors Program, this LLC provides a unique blend of programming including faculty lectures and debates, trivia nights, and other events designed by the staff and by students through the Honors Student Board.

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Social Justice Living Learning Community

This community is designed for students interested in better understanding and practicing social justice. This will be an open gender housing community, providing the option for students to live with the roommate with whom they are most comfortable without consideration to the individual's sex, gender, or gender expression. This community is open to both new and returning students of all majors.

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Health & Wellness Living Learning Community

This community is designed for students who are interested in living in a community that is committed to a lifestyle without the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Residents will be able to participate in a variety of educational and social activities focusing on healthy living. This community is open to both new and returning students of all majors.

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The Leadership Academy

This community is designed for students interested in learning and developing leadership skills. The LLC will provide residents with a unique opportunity to participate in seminars, lectures, colloquiums, and practical workshops that are designed to develop their capacity to lead in a complex global society. This Academy LLC is open to any new student not participating in the Honors Program or an American University academic leadership program.

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