Living Learning Communities
The Living Learning Communities (LLC) program caters to incoming first year students and aims to enrich their first year experience at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. The academic curriculum associated with LLCs strives to strengthen peer-to-peer connections among students with similar interests and career goals, while also providing an opportunity to work alongside a faculty member in their chosen field of interest. Our programming introduces students to practitioners in their specific interests through applied learning experiences throughout Hawaiʻi Island. These opportunities allow for students to become familiar with Hawaiʻi Island and promote a supportive community of peers.
Your experience will be shaped by the community you choose, making your first year at UH Hilo memorable. In your community, you will be surrounded by students who are passionate about your interests, making it easy to make friends fast.
Residence Halls
LLC participants will be placed in Hale Kanilehua according to the community they are interested in. LLC participants are welcome to utilize amenities and facilities in Hale Kanilehua for Access to a technology lab equipped with desktop computers, a shared lounge space, and a community kitchen.
Hale Kanilehua
- Natural Sciences
- Hawaiian Language and Culture
- Health and Wellness
LLC Highlights
Benefits
Research shows that students who get involved in living learning communities are more likely to:
- Persist to graduation
- Earn a higher GPA
- Experience a greater degree of satisfaction with their overall college experience
Academic Support
- Hale Kanilehua Computer lab
- Computer lab has 10 computers for student use.
- Lab open 6pm-10pm nightly
Applied Learning
- LLC courses are connected with co-curricular components lead by instructors to apply concepts learned in the classroom
- Monthly huakaʻi (trips) to explore culturally significant sites around Hawaiʻi island
- Off campus trips focus on cultural practices, community engagement, and service learning
Shared Experience
- Shared course with others in community
- Connect with instructor in specific field/major
- Live with peers who are experiencing the same triumphs and challenges
- Small community (16-22 students), which create a cohort style group focused on networking and establishing a support system
How do I sign up?
When completing the University Housing application to live in our on campus residence halls, indicate which communities you are interested in joining.