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Living Learning Communities

First-year students participating in a Living Learning Community are assigned to the same floor of a residence hall and given opportunities to interact with other students, academic staff and faculty who share common academic or personal interests.

Studies show that students are more successful when their academic experiences are integrated with other parts of their lives. Ongoing dialogue with peers and educators helps students draw personal meaning from their academic experiences. LLCs enable students to develop communication and leadership skills and encourage appreciation for lifelong learning.Living

Learning Communities provide students:

  • Friendships and communities developed on common interests.
  • Enhanced educational experiences and transition to college through specialized programming.
  • Higher levels of interaction with faculty and academic staff outside of the classroom.
  • Opportunities for increased academic support through peers and campus resources.
  • Intentional connections to academic programs and NMSU.

Please note: It does not cost anything extra to participate in a living/learning community.

NMSU is currently offering the following Living Learning Communities for first-year students for the 2007-2008 academic year.

All Living Learning Communities are located in Garcia Hall unless otherwise noted.

  • The AGGIE EXPLORATION Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students who have not yet decided on an academic major and/or career options. Students will have opportunities to learn more about academic programs across campus and how different majors and minors can lead to future professions, as well as participating in self-assessment, reflection, values clarification, and goal-setting to learn more about themselves and help guide their decision-making processes.
  • The AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics or who are interested in related fields and careers. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to academic departments across the College.
  • The BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students interested in pursuing degrees and careers in fields focused on biology, such as premedical and prehealth studies, biomedical sciences, conservation ecology, and biochemistry. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to the biological sciences.
  • The BUSINESS Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students pursuing a degree in the College of Business or who are interested in related fields and careers. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to academic departments across the College.
  • The CRIMINAL JUSTICE Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students pursuing a major or minor in Criminal Justice, or who are interested in related fields and careers. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to Criminal Justice.
  • The EDUCATION Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students interested in pursuing a degree in the College of Education or who are interested in related fields and careers. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to academic departments across the College.
  • The ENGINEERING Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering or who are interested in related fields and careers. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to academic departments across the College.
  • The FINE ARTS Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students pursuing a degree in Art, Music, or Theatre Arts, or who are interested in related fields and careers. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to those departments and professions.
  • The HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students interested in pursuing degrees in the College of Health and Social Services, including nursing, community health, environmental & occupational health, and social work, or who are interested in related fields and careers. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to academic departments across the College.
  • The HONORS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE, located in Monagle Hall, provides a residential environment for students in the Honors College. Programming is focused on topics of interest to honors students. Students must enter NMSU in the Honors College to be eligible to live in this community.
  • The PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT (PGM) Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for students in the PGM program in the College of Business. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to the academic program and profession.
  • The WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WISE) Living Learning Community provides a residential environment for women majoring or interested in fields and careers in sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Programming focuses on issues and themes related to those academic programs and opportunities and challenges for women in those fields.
For additional information regarding Living Learning Communities, please contact Michelle Bernstein in the Department of Housing & Residential Life at (505) 646-5590.