What is a Living Learning Community?
A Living Learning Community is a residence hall community designed to bring together students with similar goals and interests, enabling them to build connections in and out of the classroom. Students live in a common area, enroll in classes together, and participate in activities which provide opportunities to grow and learn beyond the classroom.

Why should I live in a Living Learning Community?
Living Learning Communities are a great way to connect with other students and build friendships before classes even begin. These communities provide a support network of peers and staff to help you out when you need a hand. Living Learning Communities will enhance your college career, expose you to new ideas, and help you prepare for life after college.

What Living Learning Communities are available in 2008–2009?
Business Living Learning Community: a partnership with the Williamson College of Business Administration
The Emerging Leader Community: a residential branch of the campus-wide Emerging Leader Program.
Fine Arts Appreciation Community: a partnership with the Dana School of Music
History Living Learning Community: a partnership with the Department of History

The Well Community (Wellness, Education, Living & Learning): a partnership with the Department of Campus Recreation and Student Programming

How do I apply?

• Apply for admission and be accepted to Youngstown State University: http://www.ysu.edu/applysu/
• Apply to live in University Housing
  Housing rates, guidelines, and application materials are available at:
  http://housing.ysu.edu/
  
• Submit a completed Living Learning Community Application, also available at:
  http://housing.ysu.edu/

CLICK HERE for an application!

June 1, 2009 is the final date application materials will be accepted.  However, only 40 students will be accepted into each community, so the earlier you submit your information the greater your chances of securing your space.

For more information on Living Learning Communities at Youngstown State University, please contact:
Erin Driscoll, Assistant Director for Residential Education
Office of Housing & Residence Life
Phone 330-941-6151
Fax 330-941-2715
Email eedriscoll@ysu.edu

The Business Living Learning Community
The Williamson College of Business Administration and the Office of Housing & Residence Life are excited to announce the creation of the Business Living Learning Community (BLLC) at Youngstown State University.  The BLLC will offer freshman business majors * a cohesive academic experience, uniting class learning with out-of-class networking and support.

Students accepted into the BLLC will live together in Lyden House and enroll in the same sections of several Business tool courses.  BLLC student schedules will include the following courses:

In addition to fulfilling foundation coursework toward a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree, BLLC students will be connected with other students interested in business.  Living side-by-side will enable BLLC students to have the best of both worlds:  study groups, review sessions, and idea generation combined with time to socialize and become friends with other YSU students.  Connecting with peers will enhance the student experience at YSU well beyond the freshman year.

In addition to the applications steps required for all living learning communities, BLLC applicants must also complete the placement tests in math and English:  www.ysu.edu/cbpt

°  Due to course requirements, students must place into ENGL 1550,    Writing I, and MATH 1548, College Business Math I

*  Freshmen interested in majoring in business are classified as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-marketing, or pre-business economics.

Emerging Leader Community:
The Emerging Leader Community is a residential branch of the campus-wide Emerging Leader Program. The goal of the program is to give students an opportunity to become an emerging leader of tomorrow while living in a community of other leaders. Not only will students live in a community with peers, but will also take classes with each other and work with one another in a variety of leadership activities and initiatives. It’s a fantastic opportunity to not only grow as a leader but also to develop a support network of friends and professional contacts to help students succeed here at YSU.

2008-2009 will be the first year that this community is open to first year and returning students alike. By bringing together experienced, involved students with those new to YSU, the Emerging Leader Community hopes to strengthen ties and encourage collaboration across a variety of interests and involvements.

Benefits of the Program

• Learn more about yourself and the community around you.
• Meet (and live with) new friends who will help you become a stronger leader.
• Live in a spacious environment in Cafaro House, our honors facility.
• Develop leadership abilities by engaging in new and exciting experiences.
• Receive a certificate, notation on your transcript, pin, and cords for you to wear when you graduate from YSU!
  

Fine Arts Appreciation Community:
Program Overview
The Fine Arts Appreciation Community, housed in Kilcawley House, brings together students who have an interest or are majoring in any of the arts: vocal or instrumental performance, music education, theater, photography, visual arts, and the like. The FAAC, a joint project of the Dana School of Music and the Office of Housing & Residence Life, has been created to help residents make connections with other students who share their passion for the arts. Students in this community will play an active role in the cultural community at YSU, and develop their own talents in a creative, supportive environment.

Specific Components
Features of the Fine Arts Appreciation Community include:

• In house private sound proof music practice rooms
• Close proximity to Bliss Hall, the center for campus fine & performing arts
• Attendance of university music and theater performances
• Participation in FAAC talent showcase
• Interaction with fine arts faculty & visiting artists

The History Living Learning Community
The Department of History and the Office of Housing & Residence Life are excited to announce the creation of the History Living Learning Community (HLLC) at Youngstown State University. The HLLC will offer students who are intrigued by history a cohesive academic experience, uniting class learning with out-of-class networking and support.

Students accepted into the HLLC will live together in Lyden House and enroll in the same sections of US and World History Courses during Fall and Spring Semesters. In addition to course work, students will have the opportunity to participate in weekly brown bag lunch discussions and have monthly dinners with History faculty. HLLC students will also be on the inside track to participate in events sponsored by the department of History, including the Schindler exhibit in Fall 2008 and the Albert Einstein lecture in Spring 2009.

Who should consider joining this community?

• Students with a desire to think creatively and expand their worldview
• Students pursuing careers in education, religion, politics, or law
• Students interested in learning hands on through the Applied History program
• Students eager to learn about the Holocaust, Organized Crime, War & Revolution
• Students who want to take a class from a former rock ‘n roll star
• Undecided or undeclared students looking for a way to meet their General Education requirements and explore options for the future
• And History majors, of course!

The WELL Community (Wellness, Education, Living & Learning):
Program Overview
The WELL Community, housed in Kilcawley House, is a joint project of the Office of Housing & Residence Life and the Department of Campus Recreation and Student Programming. WELL brings together students who are interested in personal wellness and healthy lifestyles, creating an atmosphere supportive of a well-rounded academic experience. WELL’s location adjacent to the Wellness Center provides students quick and easy access to the many offerings of this facility: an expansive cardio and weight training area, an indoor track, aerobics studios, a climbing wall, the Wellness Resource Center, and much more. In addition to access to these facilities, WELL students will be educated on a variety of wellness topics, preparing them to make healthy choices in college and beyond.

Specific Components
Features of the WELL Community include:

• Personal Fitness Assessments
• One on one meetings with a Nutritionist
• Participation in the Campus Recreation Challenge Program
• Monthly Community Meetings & Activities
• Attending campus sporting and cultural events