Communities

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. It will remain in Scholars House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

This LLC is supported by the Darr College of Agriculture and is perfect for students who have a passion for animal science, plant science, environmental science, agribusiness, hospitality leadership, and more. Whether you are interested in the farm to table process or ways that we care for animals, Agriculture Bears will provide opportunities to get hands-on experience and learn about everything from wildlife conservation to agribusiness to hospitality management and more.

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. It will remain in Heitz House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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 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. It will be moving to Woods House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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. It will remain in Hammons House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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). It will remain in Woods House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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. It will be located in Freduenberger, Hammons, Hutchens, and Wells for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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 & 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. It will remain in Freudenberger House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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. It will remain in Shannon House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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. It will remain in Shannon House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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. It will remain in Blair House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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. It will be located in Hammons House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

The Global LLC is focused on establishing relationships among students of varying cultural backgrounds and providing deeper understandings of cultural perspectives and events. The Global LLC creates connections between international and domestic students on the floor.

Honors Community

This LLC, located in Scholars House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is for students admitted to the Honors College. It will remain in Scholars House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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.

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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. It will remain in Heitz House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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. It will remain in Blair House for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

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!

Transfer Bears

This LLC, located in Woods House for the 2023-2024 academic year, is offered to transfer students in all majors. It will be moving to Kentwood Hall for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. (Previously known as the Transitions Community.)

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.