Living-Learning Communities

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Residing in a living-learning community is an on-campus experience where you can live, study, and socialize with other students who have something in common with you, such as academic or co-curricular interests.

We are excited you have interest! Want to learn more? View the details on each community

- Access to exclusive events
- Opportunities for community service
- Connect with faculty, staff and the Springfield community
- Community - 84% of LLC students affirm that their LLC experience gave them substantial relationships on their floor. "My participation makes me a part of something that has a great impact on the community. I am no longer a bystander. " - LLC Resident
- Leadership - 25% of student leaders at Missouri State University are former members of an LLC.

Types of Communities

Academic	Theme
Agriculture	Bears for a Just Community
Bears Business Community	Bears for Sustainability
Future Educators	Creative Minds
Future Health Care Professionals	First-Year Bears
Honors Community	Fit and Well
STEM	Finding Your Path
	Global Community
	Leadership
	Transfer Bears

In the housing application, preference your Top 5 communities with 1 being your top choice. Your housing assignment will be made based on your LLC preferences, your eligibility for the communities you preference, and space in those communities.

If you are unsure of whether an LLC is for you or have additional questions, feel free to visit us at SOAR or contact us by email at LiveLearn@MissouriState.edu or phone at 417-836-3234.

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