Living and Learning Communities are an integral part of the university experience, providing students with the opportunity to live in an environment that promotes diversity, embraces excellence, encourages insightful faculty-student interaction and works to develop a strong sense of community. These academically themed communities also emphasize active service-learning experiences, study-abroad opportunities and undergraduate research.

What students are saying about Living and Learning Communities:

"Overall the experience was wonderful. I met great students and staff. I learned a lot about myself and the career I want for the future. If I could do it all over again I would in a heartbeat!"

"The people around me share many of my same interests and it’s nice to not be alone. Plus it is such a diverse group of students, so I have met so many AMAZING people and have made so many lasting friendships."

"One of the most beneficial things about my community is that we have so many academic resources. We have a lot of live-in staff who are really helpful."

"It is a great opportunity to get to know students who share the same major and possibly interests as you. It opens doors to opportunities and activities that someone not living in a Living and Learning community would not have."

Living and Learning Communities Brochure (.pdf)

Living and Learning Community Assessment

63% of Living and Learning Community students reported their Living and Learning Community has helped them academically

For the past three years, over 90% of Living and Learning Community students would recommend their Living and Learning Community to another student.

Students reported interacting with like minded people, community (small size/common classes) and meeting new people as the top three Living and Learning Community benefits.

Living and Learning Community experiences increased students’ awareness of:
Study Abroad Opportunities at USC – 16.89%
Faculty - Student Interaction – 15.82%
Community Development – 15.28%
Diversity – 14.61%
Active Learning Experiences – 13.80%
Undergraduate Research Opportunities – 13.00%
Service Learning – 10.58%