Agriculture
This LLC, located in Scholars House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to students with a declared major or minor in the Darr College of Agriculture.
Whether you grew up on a farm or in the middle of a huge city, this community is for you. This LLC is supported by the Darr College of Agriculture and is perfect for students who have a passion for all areas of agriculture. From soil to plants to the animals that eat them, Agriculture Bears will have an opportunity to get hands-on experience with everything from wildlife conservation to business and even communication.
BearRacks
This LLC, located in Hutchens House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to students who are involved in Missouri State’s Military Science or Army ROTC programs.
***Enrollment of Military Science 101 Course is required. The course is available for all majors.***
Loyalty. Duty. Respect. Selfless service. Honor. Integrity. Personal Courage. Students will develop their leadership skills while living with others who are learning what it means to serve. Members of BearRacks will live, take classes, and serve with other student leaders involved with the Military Science department and the Bear Battalion (Missouri State University's ROTC). Join BearRacks to explore your interest in military service or a military science minor without committing to military service.
Bears Business Community
This LLC, located in Heitz House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to students with a declared major in the College of Business.
This LLC is supported by the College of Business and is ideal for students interested in business and leadership opportunities. Students have the opportunity to participate in social and educational programs related to academics, professional development, and personal growth. Students in this LLC will be connected with internship and co-curricular opportunities as well as tours to local businesses and service to the community.
Bears for a Just Community
This LLC, located in Shannon House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is for students interested in exploring issues related to social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
Become an advocate and make a difference. Expand your cultural competence and awareness as an individual and as a member of a community. Explore issues like homelessness and poverty, access, immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, and health care. Members expand their social and moral development as individuals and as a community.
Bears for Sustainability
This LLC, located in Hammons House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is for students in all majors interested in sustainability.
Students will become environmentally responsible citizens through education and community outreach opportunities that promote sustainability. Join the green movement by learning to live sustainably and create positive environmental, social and economic change on a local and global scale.
Creative Minds
This LLC, located in Woods House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is for students in all majors who have an interest or passion for different forms of art (digital design, animation, film-making, theatre, music, photography, painting, and writing).
A community for students who are creative and want to live with like-minded creators. Major events have included a talent showcase, “craft-ernoons,” art workshops, and opportunities to see performances and shows around Springfield.
First-Year Bears
This LLC, located in Blair, Freudenberger, Hammons, Heitz, Hutchens, Wells and Woods Houses for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to first-year students in all majors.
This community is designed to enhance each student’s first year of college and help ease the transition into college life. Students will learn about academic resources and explore the campus and Springfield community with other first-year students. Students on these floors receive numerous opportunities to interact with other students and to get involved on campus. In addition, students interact with faculty and staff members in a relaxed setting outside the classroom.
Fit and Well
This LLC, located in Freudenberger House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to students in all majors with an interest in health, wellness, and fitness.
This is an ideal community for students interested in health, wellness, sport, and fitness opportunities on campus, as well as exploring ways to adopt lifelong healthy behaviors. Students will have the opportunity to participate in activities and experiences focusing on fitness, wellness, and overall health.
Finding Your Path
This LLC, located in Shannon House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to students who do not have a declared major and are undecided. (Previously known as Follow Your Passion.)
College is an adventure! Explore academic options at Missouri State University in a fun, creative way. Students can also explore which major is right for them or discover new areas of passion within their current major or future career plans. Through active hands-on learning, students can discover how individual passions relate to different majors and career choices.
Future Educators
This LLC, located in Shannon House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to students with a declared major in the College of Education or Secondary Education.
Are you passionate about the development and education of children and adolescents and sharing your passion for learning with others? This community is designed for students intending to be teachers or pursue a career in the field of education. Live with other like-minded individuals, and explore all that MSU and Springfield have to offer future professionals.
Future Health Care Professionals
This LLC, located in Blair House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is for students with a declared major in the McQueary College of Health and Human Services or Pre-Health.
Supported by the McQueary College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS), this LLC is an ideal living community for those interested in a health care or human services profession. Students have the opportunity to live with and learn from other students who have shared interests and goals in the health care professions while attending events that allow them to connect with faculty, alumni, or local health care professionals or organizations.
Global Community
This LLC, located in Hammons and Scholars Houses for the 2023-2024 academic year, is for students with an expressed interest in sharing international cultures and language.
Students from around the world call our Global Community home. Make lifelong friends, share your culture and learn about others, and network for your future in an increasingly globalized world.
Honors Community
This LLC, located in Scholars House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is for students admitted to the Honors College.
Honors Community is a home for intellectual engagement with students from a variety of academic areas sharing ideas and learning together. Get connected to the Honors College through regular contact with faculty and staff members inside and outside the classroom.
Leadership
This NEW LLC, located in Heitz House starting in the 2023-2024 academic year, is for students in all majors who have an interest in leadership.
The Leadership LLC is a new community geared toward students who have an interest in all things leadership. This will focus on exploring leadership styles, identifying strengths, and networking with campus and community leaders.
STEM
This LLC, located in Blair House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to students with a declared major in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Perfect for the budding scientist, mathematician, or engineer, like-minded students share in creating a community of scholars supported by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS). Students participate in hands-on learning, field trips, and outreach. This community gives students the opportunity to engage with the Dean and professors outside of the classroom. Explore options, find internships and make friends!
Transitions Community
This LLC, located in Woods House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to transfer students in all majors.
This LLC is for transfer students! Make your Missouri STATEment through shared experiences with other transfer students by joining community of students who are new to the University but not new to college. Learn about Missouri State and Springfield while making lasting campus connections and prepare for the path to graduation.