Living Learning Communities

A First-Year Experience for Every and Any Student

Living in an LLC is a great way to get connected to students who share the same goals and ambitions. For eligibility requirements and how to apply, check each LLC page separately.

Designed for first-year students, our LLCs concentrate on learning through motivating, cultivating, and challenging our residents both in and outside of the classroom. image
Designed for first-year students, our LLCs concentrate on learning through motivating, cultivating, and challenging our residents both in and outside of the classroom.

Find the LLC just for you!

Find the community that fits your college or school.

The Engineering Living Learning Community is for FAMU students who have an interest in pursuing careers in Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering.

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The College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) Living-Learning Community is for first year (freshmen) students who have an interest in pursuing careers in Agribusiness, Agronomy, Biological Systems Engineering (BSE), Food Sciences, Entomology, and Animal Sciences.

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The College of Education Living-Learning Community is for first year (freshmen) students who have an interest in pursuing careers in Education through Pre-K/Primary Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, or Secondary Education (Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Social Sciences).

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The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health Living-Learning Community (LLC) is for first year (freshmen) students who have an interest in pursuing careers in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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The College of Science and Technology (CST) Living-Learning Community (LLC) is for students who have an interest in pursuing careers in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Information Technology, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or Physics.

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The College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (CSSAH) Leadership and Service LLC is designed for students majoring in one of the 14 eligible undergraduate programs offered within the College.

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The School of Allied Health Sciences Living-Learning Community (LLC) is for first year (freshmen) students who are highly motivated and have an interest in pursuing careers in Cardiopulmonary Science (CPS), Health Care Management (HCM), Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM), Health Science/General (HS), Health Science/Pre-Occupational Therapy (HSPOT), and Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy (HSPPT).

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The School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET) Living-Learning Community (LLC) is for first-time-in-college students (freshmen) who have an interest in pursuing careers in Architectural Studies, Construction Engineering Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology.

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The School of Business and Industry Living-Learning Community (SBI LLC) is for first-year (Freshman) students who have an interest in pursuing careers in Accounting, Business Administration, Facilities Management,  Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

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The School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (SJGC) LLC  is for first time in college freshman students who have an interest in pursuing careers in Journalism, Public Relations, and Graphic Design.

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The School of Nursing LLC participants learn skills necessary to build a solid foundation while on their journey towards becoming a competent and compassionate nurse.

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The School of the Environment Living-Learning Community is for freshmen (first-year) students who have an interest in pursuing careers in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Studies.

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The Honors LLC selects students from all majors and is an option for students who have been accepted into the University Honors Program.

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The FAMU Transfer Living Learning Community (LLC) is designed to serve as a community for incoming transfer students. Transfer LLC students will participate in academic, personal career, and social activities to ensure a successful transition to the university. These activities will serve as catalysts to enhance and support the academic progression towards a timely graduation.

Transfer LLC

 

You can only apply for one LLC. All students must have an active on-campus Housing Contract in order to be considered for membership in one of the LLCs. image
You can only apply for one LLC. All students must have an active on-campus Housing Contract in order to be considered for membership in one of the LLCs.

 

General Requirements

LLC Application Deadline - May 1, 2026 by 5:00 P.M.

  • You must be a first-time-in-college (freshman) first-year student for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • You can only apply for one LLC. All students must have an active on-campus Housing Contract in order to be considered for membership in one of the LLCs.
  • The LLCs are “major-specific.”  Interested students must major in a degree area that falls under the school/college/LLC.  For example, if you are interested in the School of Allied Health Sciences LLC, you must major in Cardiopulmonary Science (CPS), Health Care Management (HCM), Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM), Health Science/General (HS), Health Science/Pre-Occupational Therapy (HSPOT), or Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy (HSPPT). 
  • Actively participate and complete all work required for the selected Living-Learning Community (Note:  Nonparticipation in the selected LLC meetings, programs and activities, will result in having a hold placed on students’ course registration for the next semester and/or removal from the designated FAMU Towers LLC residence hall floor and LLC program).
  • Remain in the selected LLC for one academic year.
  • Our LLC program does not allow roommates that are not admitted individually to the LLC (i.e., if you are a business major and want to live in the Business LLC, your roommate has to be a Business major).
  • The LLCs are housed in two locations:  the new FAMU Towers Residence Hall and Polkinghorne Village Residence Hall. Students who choose the LLC option are responsible for the additional housing costs associated with FAMU Towers and Polkinghorne Village.
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2026-2027 Living Learning Community (LLC) & Partners Contact List

The liaison for your LLC can answer your questions or provide more information.
- “The only bad question is an unasked one”

Name Phone Email
Dr. Jennifer Collins
Associate Provost for First Year Studies & Academic Excellence
(850) 412-6595 jennifer.bowers@famu.edu 

Dr. Alicia Hudson
Director Office of Freshmen Studies

(850) 561-2367 alicia.hudson@famu.edu 

Ms. Akilah Jackson
FYE LLC Coordinator

(850) 412-5076 akilah.jackson@famu.edu

Ms. Felicia Wimbush
Undergraduate Student Success Center Program Assistant

(850) 412-5634 felicia.wimbush@famu.edu

 

   

Dr. Lisa McClelland
Honors LLC Liaison

(850) 599-3540 lisa.mcclelland@famu.edu 

Ms. Shanteva Leonard
College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) LLC Liaison

(850) 412-5634 shanteva.leonard@famu.edu 

Mrs. Yvonne Nelson-Langley
School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS) LLC Liaison

(850) 412-7123 yvonne.nelsonlangley@famu.edu 

Mr. Johnny McCaskill
School of Business and Industry (SBI) LLC Liaison

(850) 412-7096 johnny.mccaskill@famu.edu 

TBD
College of Education (COE) LLC Liaison

(850) 412-6654  

Dr. Charmane V. Caldwell
FAMU Engineering LLC Liaison

(850) 410-6173 caldwell@eng.famu.fsu.edu 

Dr. Jean Rosny
School of the Environment (SOE) LLC Liaison

(850) 561-2030 rosny.jean@famu.edu
Ms. Artency Jean
School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (SJGC) LLC Liaison
(850) 412-7566 artency.jean@famu.edu
Dr. Katoria Westbrook-Stewart
School of Nursing LLC Liaison
(850) 599-8339 katoria.westbrook@famu.edu
Ms. Jomaine Joseph
College of Science and Technology (CST) LLC Liaison
(850) 412-5979 jomaine.joseph@famu.edu

Dr. Patrick Joseph
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) LLC Liaison

(850) 599-3015 patrick.joseph@famu.edu 

Ms. Lisa Lauray
College of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities (CSSAH) Leadership & Service LLC Liaison

(850) 599-3430 lisa.lauray@famu.edu 

Dr. Deirdre McRoy
School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SAET) LLC Liaison

(850) 412-7815

Deirdre.Mcroy@famu.edu