Future Residents – Living Learning Communities
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STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A LEARNING COMMUNITY APPLICATION VIA EMAIL AFTER THEY HAVE RECEIVED AND RETURNED A HOUSING CONTRACT. STUDENTS ACCEPTED TO A COMMUNITY WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY AND NOTIFIED BY MAIL.
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Why Live in a Residence Hall Learning Community?
One of the best predictors of success in college is how involved you are and how much you feel a part of the campus. The University of Tennessee offers freshman students seven exciting living options called learning communities. One of these communities may be just right for you:
The Communities at Morrill:
The Honors Community
The Engage Community
The Design Community
The CASNR Community
The Leadership Community
The Baker Center Community
The Community at Hess:
The VENTURE Community
Each community is unique in both design and requirements. However, all offer opportunities to connect with other students, to become involved in campus life, and to develop skills necessary to be both a successful student and a successful leader.
What can I expect?
You can expect to live in one of the most active and involved communities on campus. Former learning community students have tutored children at an elementary school, volunteered at the Love Kitchen to feed those in need, and worked with patients on the cancer ward of Children’s Hospital. By living together on one floor of a residence hall, you will have the opportunity to take classes together, study together, participate as a floor in cultural and educational programs, intramurals, and become involved in community events and social activities.
Program Series and Cost for all Seven Communities
In addition to taking classes with members of the community, you may also participate in a special series of social, cultural, and educational programs. Previous programs have included free tutoring sessions, plays, hiking trips, and whitewater rafting. The purpose of these programs is both to introduce you to the diverse opportunities that UT and the Knoxville area have to offer and to help you get to know other community members, staff, and faculty.
A $50 learning community student organization program fee is required of each member of a community to cover the cost of most community events. By paying this one-time fee in advance, you will be able to attend all of the programs without having to purchase an individual ticket for each event. For larger events, such as whitewater rafting or out-of-town trips, students may have to pay a portion of the cost. The $50 fee will be billed your VolXpress statement and you should be aware the fee will be deducted from your financial aid.
Disabled Student Accommodations
If you have any physical limitations requiring special accommodations, please attach a note to your housing application describing those limitations. Students with physical disabilities will be given comparable and accessible housing. You must also contact Disability Services, 2227 Dunford Hall; Knoxville, TN 37996; (865)974-6087 (TDD available).