Living Learning Communities

Interested in living in a community with opportunities to gather with others who have similar interests? Then Living Learning Communities are for you! Whether it’s academic-based housing like honors and marine biology, or special interest like Healthy U, we’ve got you covered.

Interested in a special interest Living Learning Community? Great! We’ve got seven created by the University:

• Aquaculture – Marine, bio, bio, interests in marine life
• Healthy U – Mind, body & spiritual wellness
• Law and Order – Criminal justice, pre-law, forensic science
• PEACE – People Enthusiastic About Cultural Experiences
• Building & Design – Art, architecture, historic preservation, engineering, construction management
• Honors Housing
• Reaching New Heights – Leadership & student involvement.

What? Those LLCs don’t pique your interest? Create your own! That's right – at RWU, students have the ability to design their own LLCs. The result? New, student-initiated LLCs ranging from Eco Geeks and Freaks of Nature (animal and environmental issues) to We Fit (personal wellness) and Hawks Pride. That’s the beauty of RWU. If you have an idea, you can make it happen.

Some current and past student-proposed LLCs:

• Freaks of Nature – Animal and environmental issues
• One Voice & Women Against Domestic Violence
• Lights, Camera, RWU – Film
• Big Sisters – Partnerships with Big Sisters of America
• Hawks Heroes – Special Olympics
• Peace Stew – PEACE II
• Save the Bay – Beach clean-ups
• Food for Thought – Local soup kitchens
• Green is the New Black – Environmental awareness
• Soccer/Healthy Living
• Skin We’re In – Diversity

Or maybe you're interested in a living learning community that has a more academic theme? Our Academic Living Learning Communities are centered around a set of themed courses.