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The Bridges Scholars Living Learning Community (LLC) brings together ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who have completed the Bridges Program for high school seniors. Participants in this living learning community will engage in activities to help facilitate their transition to Miami, build community with both other Bridges Scholars LLC participants and the broader Bridges Scholars community on campus, and be introduced to the  Bridges Scholars ºÚÁÏÉçÇø organization. Additionally, participants will be encouraged to start building their resume by engaging in scholarly, professional development, leadership and service related activities. 

Events and Activities

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• Bridges Scholars ºÚÁÏÉçÇø organization membership
• Volunteering with the Bridges program for high school seniors

The Celebrate the Arts Living Learning Community (LLC) is open to ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who have been active in the arts or want to take up an artistic interest for the first time. Residents who live in this community will have the opportunity to work with faculty from the College of Creative Arts, the Art Museum, guest artists, and fellow residents to explore creative pursuits in the visual and performing arts.

Required Course

CCA 182. Experiencing the Arts (1 credit hour). Introduction to various arts. Attendance at art events is required.

The Education, Families, and Society Living Learning Community offers first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs the opportunity to explore themes and issues related to the pursuit of careers in education, helping professions, and being instruments of change in our society. We invite ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to join this community who plan to study teacher education, family studies, or social work, as well as any other ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who are interested in using their influence to make the world a better place. Students will have the opportunity to interact with peers in and out of the classroom through activities focused on their passion for helping others.

Potential Events and Activities

• Adopt-a-School
• Urban immersions
• Book club with faculty
• Exploring international opportunities
• Guest speakers in hall
• Involvement with campus and national organizations

This community has close connections with the Urban Teaching Cohort.

The Emerging Leaders Living Learning Community (LLC) prepares ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to enact positive change. This community is designed for first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to intentionally continue their leadership journey. Participants are empowered to find their voice and recognize their potential to lead at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and throughout their lifetime. Any interested ºÚÁÏÉçÇø is welcome to apply to join our community and no previous leadership experience is required - just the desire to come learn and lead with us!

The Emerging Leaders LLC is supported by the Center for Student Engagement, Activities, and Leadership. Participants will have priority consideration for participation in the U-Lead pre-semester program. Participation is limited and a minimum of 25 Emerging Leader LLC ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will be admitted to the U-Lead program.

U-Lead is an engaging experience designed to introduce incoming ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to everything their Miami experience has in store for them. U-Lead participants learn about leadership through exploring values based leadership, team building activities, community engagement, and more! Participants will have time to think about extracurricular involvement and leadership opportunities so they can maximize their time at Miami! U-Lead participants will form meaningful connections with peers, find leadership opportunities at Miami and explore the broader Oxford community.

Events and Activities

• Student leader panel discussion on how to get involved in ºÚÁÏÉçÇø organizations to enhance and participate in leadership roles early in your Miami experience.
• Access to the SEAL Ambassadors as involvement mentors.
• Participation in and access to the Wilks Institute for Leadership and Service's Leadership and Service Certificate program.
• Priority consideration for participation for limited space in the U-Lead pre-semester program; 25 spots will be held for Emerging Leader participants.

Recommended Course

EDL 290E: Emerging Leaders. This is a two-credit course for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs interested in exploring multiple approaches to leadership and building capacity for socially responsible leadership. The course involves engaged learning through community action work, skill building, reading, writing, analysis, and dialogue. This course is exclusively for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs living in the Emerging Leaders LLC.

You may be registered for the course before orientation. If you are not enrolled in the course and you would like to be, please contact Sarah Meaney at Meaneys@MiamiOH.edu. 

Joining the entrepreneurship community means learning skills, tools, and mindsets to develop who you are. Entrepreneurship is easily interpreted as just "business creation", but it is much more about creating opportunities in your life and in making your best college experience. You will have the chance to live and collaborate with ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who want to challenge assumptions, develop new ideas and make an impact on the world around them.

This living learning community is for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who are interested in learning what it means to be an entrepreneur and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking and behavior to their careers and passions. Students will have the opportunity to interact with the faculty of Miami's ºÚÁÏÉçÇø 10 nationally ranked entrepreneurship program. This living learning community would be a good choice for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs interested in the Entrepreneurship co-major or minor who are looking for ways to get involved in the Farmer School of Business without being a business major.

Please note that there are regulations on campus that govern business ventures on campus, in particular regarding the use of facilities. Some of these are in the Regulations for On-Campus Living. The residence hall staff and course instructors are available to help guide your compliance with these regulations.

The Entrepreneurship LLC is highly sought after. All ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who mark the LLC as their first choice on the housing application will receive an additional LLC application via their ºÚÁÏÉçÇø email. Only ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who apply will be considered for the community. All requested roommates must also apply for the community and be selected in order for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to be paired together as roommates in the LLC.

Required Course

ESP 101: The Rewards and Challenges of an Entrepreneurial Life. A required one credit hour first-year hybrid online-live course. This course will explore entrepreneurship through readings, discussions, and teaching cases. Students will learn what it means to be an entrepreneur and how they can use entrepreneurship to pursue passions in business, their community, and personal lives. Students will be exposed to both the rewards associated with entrepreneurship along with the risks. Students will be given an opportunity to use the course content to develop and execute a collaborative project that incorporates the verticals of entrepreneurship.

The Environmental Awareness Program Living Learning Community (LLC) is an amazing opportunity for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs of any major interested in living with other ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who enjoy the outdoors and/or are concerned about environmental issues. The activities in this community will focus on exploring the environment in Oxford and surrounding areas, exploring topics such as sustainability and local organic foods, and connecting with faculty members. Students in the Environmental Awareness Program will also learn about curricular and co-curricular opportunities related to sustainability and the environment.

Potential Events and Activities

• Live animal demonstration
• Camping and hiking
• Dinner with environmental and sustainability faculty
• Greenhouse tour
• Miami Farm visit and volunteering
• Farmer's Market visit

The Explore Miami Living Learning Community is designed for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs interested in exploring a variety of opportunities at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. In this LLC, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will be exposed to multiple university involvement opportunities, academic resources, and athletic events.

The Film and Video Making Living Learning Community (LLC) will provide ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in any major an opportunity to live with other ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who are interested in video and film production. The community will partner with the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film (MJF) to support ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in programming efforts.

Benefits

• Connect new ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs with other new ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs with similar interests
• Connect new ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs with faculty and staff in Media, Journalism, and Film
• Engage ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in some aspects of video production
• Access to quality equipment which they otherwise would not get to use in the Media, Journalism, and Film major until their second or third year

Potential Events and Activities

• Small team video production challenges
• Movie watch parties and discussions
• Oscars ceremony watch party
• Dinner and discussion with faculty
• Attend a local film festival and meet the filmmakers
• Host visiting filmmakers and industry professionals to talk about their careers

Required Course (you will be assigned to one of the following)

MJF 105. Introduction to Media and Culture (Fulfills MPF, MPT). Introduction to major mass communication theories as a context to examining some major issues surrounding mass media in American society.  

FST 201. Film History and Analysis (Fulfills MPF, MPT). Introduction to basic principles of cinematic form and to major movements and issues in the history of cinema. Primary emphasis is given to principal methods of critical thinking in film studies, from close analysis of formal and stylistic elements in a single film to more global ways of understanding and interpreting films within their aesthetic, social, historical, and political contexts.

The Games + Simulation Living Learning Community (LLC) is for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs looking to explore Games + Simulation as a major or are interested in the subject area. Whether you are a competitive or casual player or are interested in building worlds and telling stories, this is a creative community for all. Students will engage with various forms of creativity, play, and imagination and meet others who enjoy interacting with the world through play.

Potential Events and Activities

• Free entry to intramural eSports tournaments
• Trips to watch national finals for eSports tournaments  
• Access to in-hall gaming systems
• Community dinners with Emerging Technology in Business and Design (ETBD) faculty members
• Connection to a vast array of gaming
• Exclusive access to special guests attending

The Global Connections Living Learning Community (LLC) is home to first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs and hosts a diverse mixture of both domestic and international ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs. Students select Global Connections because of their shared interests in travel, studying languages, and exploring other cultures. Global Connections is a tight-knit, dynamic living learning community where ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs build strong bonds with one another.

In Global Connections, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will experience:

• An inclusive community that emphasizes building personal relationships with ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs of diverse backgrounds and identities.
• An engaged and open atmosphere where ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will explore current global topics and various cultures, perspectives, and traditions.
• A living environment with a focus on diverse cultural understanding and intercultural communication.
• Membership within the Community Leadership Team, where ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs can develop leadership skills, become involved in planning hall activities, get connected with one another, and collaborate with diverse ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs.

Students will also have the opportunity to plan and participate in numerous cultural programs throughout the year. Past programs have included:

• Global Friendship International Thanksgiving: share a meal with friends from all over the world.
• International festivals: learn about the history, traditions, and food of such holidays as Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival.
• Study abroad 101 sessions to share how and when to sign up for study abroad programs.
• Collaborative programs with campus partners, such as: Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Education Abroad, and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
• Campus events, such as multi-cultural events, international tea tasting, ISSS-sponsored picnics and events.
• Off-campus excursions to locations such as cultural and American events and festivals, Jungle Jim’s (international market), and Kenwood Mall.

In conjunction with the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Office of ASPIRE, the Government Relations Network (GRN) Living Learning Community (LLC) provides you with opportunities to identify and pursue your career goals and aspirations while forming deep professional and personal relationships. You will be exposed to an extensive network of individuals both within and outside the university in your field of endeavor, as well as, in the fields of politics, science, the arts, and business. Our ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs come from all different majors and backgrounds and are leaders in campus organizations such as Associated Student Government (ASG), the First ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Student and Alumni Federal Credit Union, the First-Year Research Experience, College Republicans, College Democrats, the Miami Student Newspaper, the Office of ASPIRE, and the University Libraries – Library Student Advisory Council, among others. You will expand your knowledge of your chosen profession all the while honing your advocacy skills through various conferences and visits to the Ohio Statehouse and the U.S. Capitol.

As a ºÚÁÏÉçÇø in the GRN LLC, you will:

• Have a first-semester on-campus internship in business, government, or community engagement.
• Be exposed to integral campus resources and administrators necessary for your success before classes begin.
• Network with past classes of GRN LLC ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs for mentorship and academic and professional advice.
• Develop an understanding of advocacy, politics, and the impact government has on your field of interest.
• Gain exposure to a diverse network of elected officials, legislative staffers, business leaders, and researchers to begin building professional and personal relationships.
• Learn the necessary skills to enter and thrive in public service, business, or STEAM fields – including critical thinking, teamwork, effective listening, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Create a personal Miami Engagement Plan reflecting your career aspirations in the EDL 110 course.

Required Course

EDL 110: The University and the Student. Participate in a one-credit section of EDL 110 dedicated to learning about university resources and to gain and practice networking skills that are specifically set aside for the participants in the Governmental Relations Network LLC.

The Guys in Engineering and Computing (GiEC) Living Learning Community (LLC) is an academically focused group of young men who will live together in an environment to further their opportunity for involvement with faculty and build a community. Activities in this community include faculty dinners, educational media presentations, trips related to engineering and computer science, as well as service learning opportunities.

All incoming first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in the Humanities and Social Science (HASS) Scholars Program in the College of Arts and Science are required to live in the HASS Scholars LLC. The HASS Scholars LLC is the residential component of the Humanities and Social Science (HASS) Scholars Program. The LLC provides ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs with opportunities to explore and engage in activities that build community and lifelong friendships. It aims to complement the HASS Scholars program in assisting ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs with their transition to college and in achieving academic success, personal and professional development, and engaging with the Miami community. Residents of the HASS Scholars LLC may request non-HASS Scholars as roommates.

The HawkFit Health and Wellness Living Learning Community (LLC) is ideal for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who want to focus on multiple dimensions of health and wellness. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of programs, special events, and workshops including health assessments, instructional clinics, and group fitness activities.

Program Fee: Students accepted into this community will be charged a $175 program fee. The purpose of this program fee is to cover the cost of the programs.

Required Course

EDL 110: The University and the Student (1 credit hour).

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a sense of belonging in the residence hall and the larger university community.
• Research the various university programs, people, careers, leisure activities, and support structures in place within the community.
• Investigate components of eight dimensions of wellness to construct a personal mission statement and action plan.
• Explore various components of health assessment and definitions of what it means to be healthy.

Through a partnership with the Honors College, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in the Honors Residential College (HRC) can expect an environment that will both support and challenge them to explore and design their own self-created educational journey through the Honors College curriculum and their life on campus. Beginning with an early arrival and move-in, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in the HRC will participate in the Honors College Launch for Success, where incoming first year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will be provided with significant opportunities to meet and interact with members of the Honors College Community, think big about what they want for their collegiate journey to hold, and be welcomed officially to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø by the Honors College Team.

Staff and residents in the HRC promote and co-construct an friendly environment that allows ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to lead and integrate their social, co-curricular, and academic life through programming and community development as citizen scholars. Students also work to achieve learning outcomes that will prepare them for success in college and beyond.

The HRC is primarily a first-year community, as all incoming first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in the Honors College are guaranteed a space in the HRC as they fulfill this essential and required part of the Honors College first year experience. Second-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs and above who indicate an interest to live in the HRC community will be invited to join as space is available, as this dynamic provides a vibrant community of learners that also supports and challenges each other.

The hallmarks of the Honors Residential College include:

• Participation in the Honors College Launch for Success pre-semester programming.
• Seamless learning environment that fosters connections between in-class and out-of-class activities.
• Opportunities for involvement within the Honors Student Advisory and Activities Board (HSAB) to develop personal leadership and engage in a variety of programs and activities.
• Opportunities to take an active role in shaping the community through the Community Leadership Team, HSAB, and/or serving as an Honors Ambassador.
• Residence Hall staff members who are familiar with the Honors College requirements, and works collaboratively with the Honors College staff throughout the year.

The Love. Honor. Pride. Affinity Community is a space for LGBTQIA+ ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs and their allies during their residential experience at Miami. Students within this community will have opportunities to explore multiple identities, connect to LGBTQ+ Initiatives and ºÚÁÏÉçÇø organizations, and build community. This community supports ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in choosing (or being placed with) a roommate of any gender. 

Gender Inclusive housing is also available outside of the Love. Honor. Pride. community and ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs are asked to complete an online  to provide information for a better roommate pairing.

Recommended Course

WGS 202: Introduction to GLBT Studies. This three-credit course is an introduction to the scholarly field of GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) Studies. The course provides the intellectual foundation for the further study of non-normative genders and sexualities. The course fulfills one of the following general education requirements: IC, IIB, PA-3B, PA-4B, and CAS-B. 

Students living in Love.Honor.Pride. will have first priority in signing up for the class and enrollment will only be opened if there are still seats available after orientation in June. If you would like to enroll in the course, please contact Sarah Meaney at meaneys@MiamiOH.edu. 

The practice of medicine has become a team effort and offers an incredible variety of career possibilities. The Mallory-Wilson Center (MWC) Pre-Medical Living Learning Community (LLC) brings together ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs interested in pursuing a career in one of the medical fields. The MWC LLC programming will help ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs explore the fields of healthcare so they can learn about career opportunities and make informed career choices. Students in the community will take core courses required for admission to essentially all health professions schools, and the MWC Pre-Medical LLC support systems will help ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs as they navigate those first challenging courses. 

Potential Events and Activities

• Pre-health professions advisor exclusive office hours
• Study groups
• Suture workshops
• Medical school visits and tours
• ºÚÁÏÉçÇø to connect with upper-class ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs

Required Course

PMD 101: Explorations in Healthcare Careers (1 credit hour). Explores the various career pathways in healthcare and helps ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs considering a career in a healthcare field develop a comprehensive plan of preparation for admission to medical school or other healthcare professional schools. This professional development course is for all ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs considering a career in healthcare. 

The Men in Nursing, Education, and the Social Sciences (MiNES) Living Learning Community is a space dedicated to men who are pursuing majors in the helping professions. As an identified underrepresented population in these fields, the MiNES LLC is a place where men can lean on each other for support as well as receive specialized programming from the hall staff. With faculty and professional stakeholders representing each of the fields, community participants will have personal access to men currently working in these helping professions. There is an overwhelming national need for more nurses, teachers, counselors, and social workers and Miami hopes to attract and retain more men to the helping professions through a unique living and learning experience on campus.

Note: This community will be located in the same building as the Nursing LLC.

The Nursing Living Learning Community (LLC) is designed for directly admitted Oxford nursing ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in their first and second years. This community enables ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to connect with their nursing peers for academic and personal support. The Nursing LLC programming provides opportunities for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to engage with nursing faculty and further explore the discipline of nursing. In addition to residing together in an LLC, each cohort of nursing ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs takes the same Nursing Core courses. Participation in the LLC supports success in those courses by making it convenient for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to form study groups and take part in weekly study tables. 

Events and Activities

• Faculty meet and greet
• Panel of current Nursing upper-class ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs
• Panel of Nursing professionals

Required Course

NSG 111. This course orients ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to the Nursing program, introduces ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to different Nursing specialties, explores strategies to increase resilience and manage stress within the program and profession, and allows an opportunity to engage with Nursing faculty.

All nursing ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs are strongly encouraged to live in the Nursing LLC for their first year. Second-year nursing ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs also have the option to live in a Nursing Student Created Community. Students are also strongly encouraged to room with other Nursing ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs.

Affinity communities allow ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to choose to live with peers who share some type of similar experience, thus allowing for greater peer and staff support. The Out of State affinity community is for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who are from outside the state of Ohio. The community supports these ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs by helping ease the transition and assist in making ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and Ohio their home for the next few years.

The Outdoor Pursuits Living Learning Community (OPLLC) is a dynamic community sponsored by Miami's Outdoor Pursuit Center. This community is ideal for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who have a passion for the outdoors, have a sense of adventure, and want to enhance their understanding of outdoor pursuit type activities. Our motto is "Live, Learn, Play" and through this LLC, we are able to live together in an exclusive residence hall, learn together in a required 2-credit hour course EDL 290R Outdoor Leadership, and play together via the programs described below. 

Program Fee: Students accepted into this living learning community will be charged a $175 program fee at the beginning of the school year. The purpose of this program fee is to supplement the cost of programming.

Events and Activities (included with fee)

• Belay training and test with ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's climbing wall
• Fall overnight weekend camping trip
• Kayak orientation workshop
• Included use of climbing shoes and harness rental
• Included personal use of Outdoor Pursuit Center rental equipment

Required Course

EDL 290R: The Nature of Group Leadership. A required two-credit course that challenges ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to critically examine concepts of leadership and then to use that understanding as we introduce multiple outdoor activities in an experiential way. There is a required field experience for this course that will take us on Miami’s low and high challenge courses located in Miami’s Natural Areas. The lab fee for this course is $50 and will be charged directly to your bursar.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Bill Sparks, ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Outdoor Pursuit Center, at 513-529-1439 or sparksw@MiamiOH.edu.

All incoming first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in the Farmer School of Business Passport Program (admitted to the program by invitation only) are required to live in the Passport LLC. The residential component of the Passport program will foster a sense of community and belonging in the cohort by providing seminars, workshops, and activities aimed at personal and professional growth. These activities will include career development, academic support, peer mentoring, and networking with faculty/staff. Students in the Passport LLC live with other similarly motivated ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs, developing lifelong friendships and engaging in academic, experiential learning, and social experiences that contribute to personal and professional development. In an effort to create and support this vibrant community of learners, Passport ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will be allowed to request non-Passport ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs as roommates in the Passport LLC.

Affinity communities allow ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to choose to live with peers who share some type of similar experience, thus allowing for greater peer and staff support. This community supports ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who are part of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program as well as ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who are military affiliated. The community will offer initiatives geared toward supporting their transition to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s campus.

Army ROTC: Please contact Sarah Meaney at meaneys@MiamiOH.edu for special placement considerations.

Scholar Leader is an upper-class residential living-learning community involving a one-year residence in Elliott or Stoddard Halls - two of the most historic residence halls in the nation. Endowments for each room provide partial scholarships to those ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs selected to live in the community. Each year, approximately 75 ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs are invited to join the Scholar Leader community after a multi-stage application and selection process. The Scholar Leader community encourages resident-guided programming, academic involvement, service projects, and the opportunity to explore leadership through intensive group engagement.

More information can be found at .

The Office of Residence Life partners with the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Panhellenic Association to provide a residential experience for our newest Panhellenic members. The objectives of the Sorority LLC are to strengthen sisterhood across the community, learn about individual organizations and the Panhellenic Association, provide opportunities for engagement and discussion on topics impacting women, and foster a campus climate that supports and empowers women. The Sorority LLC provides a leadership position for Sorority members living in the LLC, the Panhellenic Residence Chair (PRC). The PRC serves as a liaison between their sorority, the Residence Life staff, and the Community Leadership Team.

The Sports and Recreation Living Learning Community (LLC) is ideal for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who have a passion for sports and seek community building experiences through physical activity. During our evening timeblock, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sporting activities, special events, and create teams for intramural sports competitions.

Program Fee: Students accepted into this community will be charged a $175 program fee to cover the cost of the programs.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a sense of belonging in the residence hall and the larger university community.
• Research the various university programs, people, careers, leisure activities, and support structures in place within the community.
• Investigate the components of team dynamics and leadership.
• Explore various exercise techniques to enhance athletic performance.

The 2025-26 FYRE LLC will be restricted to the STEMM Scholars Program in the College of Arts and Science and will focus on science, technology, equity in public health, and medicine (and health pre-professionals). All incoming first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in STEMM Scholars are required to live in the STEMM Scholars FYRE LLC. This community (LLC) provides ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs with opportunities to explore and engage in undergraduate research experiences, learn about resources on campus related to undergraduate research, and participate in team-based exploratory projects under the guidance of research-active faculty. Students will also participate in activities in the residence hall that complement the STEMM Scholars overall program to assist with their transition to college and enhance academic success. Students in STEMM Scholars may request non-STEMM Scholars as roommates in the STEMM Scholars FYRE LLC.

Required Courses

UNV 171 (fall semester) and UNV 172 (spring semester). First Year Research Experience (FYRE) Courses.

The Stokes Scholars Living Learning Community (LLC) is the residential component of Miami’s nationally recognized Louis Stokes for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program intended to create a community of incoming first-year undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs at Miami who are confirmed to participate in LSAMP and who seek the support of fellow ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in a residential community. All incoming first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in LSAMP are required to live in the Stokes Scholars LLC. The goal of the Stokes Scholars LLC and LSAMP is to assist underrepresented minority ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in achieving academic, personal, and professional success, actively engaging in the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø community, connecting with ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in eligible STEM majors, developing leadership skills, and retaining their pursuit of a STEM career. Students who participate in the Stokes Scholars LLC as a part of LSAMP may request non-LSAMP Scholars as roommates.

Required Courses

College of Arts and Science Majors

UNV 171 (fall semester) and UNV 172 (spring semester). First Year Research Experience (FYRE) courses.

College of Engineering and Computing Majors

CEC 111. Imagination, Ingenuity and Impact I. (fall semester)

CEC 112. Imagination, Ingenuity and Impact II. (soring semester)

The Office of Residence Life offers ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs the chance to create and join ºÚÁÏÉçÇø-created communities, allowing them to explore specific themes or interests, fostering deeper connections with peers, and contributing to their on-campus experience.

Learn more about ºÚÁÏÉçÇø-created communities

Affinity communities will allow ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to choose to live with peers who share some type of common experience, thus allowing for greater peer and staff support. The Transfer affinity community aims to ease the transition of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to Miami who might already have other collegiate experience. This community will provide information on resources to promote a ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's success at Miami.

Tired of checking boxes to simply get to the next level of your academic and career goals? The WEST LLC houses intellectuals, activists, and others who march to their own beat and are interested in building a more fair and equitable world. The WEST LLC will support you as you design your individualized paths through college - both inside and outside of a traditional major - and its academic home (the Western Program) has been successful in this mission for nearly 50 years. Centering your own passions and assets will help you to create real change in yourself and the world. Residents will enjoy an active social community, one-on-one faculty mentorship, and priority access to campus and community programming focused on social impact and change. This LLC is open to all majors.

Events and Activities

• Field trip to Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood that includes an alternative community journey to learn about the history of the neighborhood
• Networking with community leaders, alumni, faculty, and staff around areas of community justice, volunteer, and internship opportunities
• Social and community building activities

Required Course

WST 251 (1 credit hour). Individualized Studies Seminar. Provides ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs with the tools to chart their personal plan of study.

The WILD affinity community is for ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who have a clear and strong desire to not use alcohol or other drugs during their college experience. This community will empower ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs to be their authentic selves, build connections, and have fun while navigating their college experience free of alcohol and other drugs.

Benefits

• Live in a supportive and inclusive community
• Gain exposure to campus resources
• High impact engagement with staff experts
• Engage in on and off campus activities at no cost to you

Events and Activities

• Social and community building activities that involve free food, connection, and fun
• Organized substance-free recreational events and activities such as attendance at sporting events, hikes, trips to other cities outside of Oxford, spring break activities, intramurals, and other campus events

Expectations for Living in the WILD Affinity Community

• The WILD Affinity Community is home to a voluntary community of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs who wish to live with others committed to substance-free living and provide support to each other so that all can excel academically and build lasting friendships. Please note that living in the WILD Affinity Community does not guarantee that the entire residence hall will be substance-free since other non-WILD ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs will also live in the hall.
• Students are expected to not use alcohol or any other drug while living in the WILD Affinity Community. A substance-free environment is defined as one where the following is prohibited: all use of tobacco (including hookah, e-cigs, pipes, cigars and cigarettes), use and possession of alcohol, use of illegal drugs (including cannabis products) or the misuse/abuse of prescription drugs.
• Community expectations are reviewed during a brief interview process regarding your desire and motivation to live in the WILD Affinity Community.

When one woman helps another, amazing things can happen. The Women in Engineering and Software (WiES) Living Learning Community (LLC) is an academically focused group of women who will live together in an environment to further their opportunity for involvement with faculty and build a strong community of women in engineering and computing. Activities in this community include faculty dinners, educational media presentations, trips related to engineering and computer science, as well as service learning opportunities. Students in the LLC will take CEC 111 with others living in the community. Overall, this community is dedicated to promoting women engineers and computer scientists.

Required Course

[Fall] CEC 111: Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact (2 credit hours). This course is designed for first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in the College of Engineering and Computing.

[Spring] CEC 112: Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2 credit hours). This course is designed for first-year ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs in the College of Engineering and Computing.

The Women in Science Disciplines and Mathematics (WiSDM) Living Learning Community (LLC) is open to first-year women, focusing on the success and mentoring of women in science and mathematics. WiSDM is an academically focused group of young women who have selected to live together in a facilitated living learning environment to further their opportunity for involvement with faculty. Activities in this community include faculty dinners, educational media presentations, floor dinners, and field trips geared toward women in science and mathematics.

Questions should be directed to Sarah Meaney, Associate Director for Residential Academic Initiatives, Office of Residence Life, 513-529-4000 or MeaneyS@MiamiOH.edu.