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Living Learning Communities

UAFS offers three exciting Living Learning Communities (LLCs) in the Lion’s Den Residence Hall. Each LLC has a floor reserved for each community.

LLCs are for first-year students who live on campus. Students accepted into an LLC will receive a $1,000 scholarship ($500 per semester) while funds are available, limit 20 per cohort. There are currently LLCs for students in the Honors program and those interested in building leadership skills through our L.E.A.D. LLC.

The priority deadline to sign up for an LLC is April 15 through the Fall Housing Application. Applications will still be accepted past the deadline.

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  • You will live in a community that bridges your academic interests to your new home.
  • You will interact with like-minded peers.
  • You will participate in programs, events, and initiatives specifically geared toward your LLC and only for LLC participants.
  • Data shows our students who participate in an LLC are more successful academically, so you will be more likely to have a higher GPA and to persist to graduation. 
  • You will develop relationships through frequent contact with faculty.
  • You will take a common workshop, class, or seminar with other LLC participants.
  • You will enjoy study groups with students in the same classes as you.
  • You will have networking and interaction opportunities with like-minded upper-class students.
  • There's no extra cost!
  • There are no GPA or test score requirements.

There is no additional cost to participate in an LLC. You pay the normal room and meal plan rates, and the rest is included. Also, you will receive an additional $1,000 scholarship ($500 per semester) for your year of participation if you are accepted to the LLC while funds are available. This is in addition to and compatible with any other UAFS scholarship you may already be receiving, including housing scholarships.

Are you thinking of getting an apartment by yourself off campus? You may spend more than you would on campus, plus there are huge benefits to living on campus:

  •  A nine-month academic year contract means you will not be locked into a long-term lease.
  • All utilities, high-speed wired and wireless internet, laundry, and furniture are included. 
  • You may save time by enjoying your meal plan.
  • You will have dedicated 24/7 staff for events, assistance, security, and more.
  • You will have the shortest possible commute to classes and won’t spend time looking for a parking space.
  • Your room and meal plan are billed to your UAFS student account so your financial aid may help cover the cost.
  • Any UAFS merit scholarship covers at least 30 percent of your room cost. 
We've crunched the numbers for you. Not including food, you will save about $100 per month by living on campus. That is because our one rate includes electricity, water, amazing internet, laundry, and all the amenities mentioned above. There are no hidden fees and no worries about multiple bills a month. 

  • Apply for campus housing. The LLC application is part of the Housing Application.
  • Register for Cub Camp.
  • If you have any questions about the LLC or living on campus, please email housingFREEuafs.
  • The Cub Camp fee is waived for Honors, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Leadership LLC participants. The Business and Entrepreneurship LLC does not require Cub Camp participation, but it is highly encouraged.

LEAD living learning community logoThis LLC is for first-year students from all majors who want to receive leadership training and skill development to become leaders in their own community. By developing student leaders, the LEAD LLC supports the UAFS mission by empowering students for social mobility through meaningful leadership development, civic engagement, and co-curricular learning experiences. The experience spans the fall and spring semesters, and students who are actively engaged in the LLC for the duration are recognized at the end of the academic year for their participation.
 
LEAD LLC activities may include:
  • Differentiate between leadership strengths in themselves and others in the team and how to use those strengths as a cohesive unit.
  • Define characteristics of a leader, why they are important, and understand the different leadership models.
  • Build personal leadership skills while participating in co-curricular activities.
  • Create and strengthen relationships with members of their LLC cohort by participating in LLC activities.
  • Serve their community through co-curricular involvement.
  • Establish, define, and defend their own values and beliefs while demonstrating respect for differing perspectives and experiences.
  • Persist to their second year of study at UAFS through continued enrollment and active participation in the LLC.
  • LLC events may include:
    • Interaction with Fort Smith community leaders, including elected officials and military leaders.
    • Community-based service-learning opportunities.
    • Leadership skills assessments.
    • Presentations on the International Leadership Association (ILA).
    • Programming aligned with the UAFS University Learning Outcomes (ULO).
      • Analytical skills
      • Communication skills
      • Ethical decision making
      • Global and cultural perspectives
    • Designing and presenting a community-service program for peers and current residents.
    • Lunch and learns, which may include discussion on a scholarly article or workshop by a community leader.
    • Leadership theory exploration.
    • Etiquette dinner.
    • Field trips.
    • Partnership projects with Fraternity and Sorority Life and Leadership Programs.
    • Clifton Strengths for Students assessment completion and discussion.
    • Cub Camp attendance (required in August).
    • Freshman Leadership Retreat opportunity.
    • Joining a Registered Student Organization with emphasis on:
      • LionHeart
      • Residence Hall Association (RHA)
      • Student Government Association (SGA)
      • Numa Nation
      • Leadership Student Association.
    • Alternative Spring Break project.
    • Common book reads.
  • Learn more about academic majors such as Organizational Leadership.

Myles Friedman Honors College Living Learning Community logoThe Honors International Studies Program was initiated at UAFS in fall 2012 and renamed in honor of its benefactor, Myles Friedman, in 2018. The program is designed to enhance the education of students in all UAFS majors by adding academic rigor and increasing focus on interdisciplinary and global aspects of their chosen fields of study. MFHP students are expected to participate actively in campus leadership and service opportunities as well as the mentoring and betterment of their fellow students. They agree to abide by an honors code which they themselves created. The Honors LLC is for those who receive the Honors Scholarship. Applications for the scholarship are due each fall for high school seniors.
 
Benefits of the Friedman Honors LLC include:
  • Enhanced interaction with like-minded peers.
  • A personal community that bridges your academics and social interaction to your new home.
  • Future leadership opportunities.
  • Increased contact with faculty.
  • Natural study groups.
  • No additional cost.

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