Program Overview

Introduction to the STEM Living-Learning Community

The STEM Living-Learning Community is designed for students majoring or minoring in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM). This community is located in Conejo Hall and offers students the opportunity to interact frequently with peers and faculty members in their discipline.

Program Details

• The STEM Living-Learning Community is open to first-year, sophomore, junior, and senior STEM students.
• Additional requirements for participation include being a major or minor in STEM subjects.
• Living in the STEM LLC enables students to easily form study groups and interact with faculty members in their discipline.
• The community provides STEM-focused programming, allowing for integrated learning between the classroom and residence hall.

Community Structure

• Beginning in the academic year, the STEM LLC will be a blended community housing first-year, transfer, and continuing students.
• This structure allows for a smaller, tight-knit community that fosters connections among students who share the same major.

Benefits of the Program

• Residing in the STEM LLC provides opportunities for collaborative study sessions, enhancing understanding of coursework.
• The community facilitates easier connections with peers who share the same major, promoting a sense of belonging and academic support.

Student Testimonial

Reyna Rodriguez, a Junior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Multimedia, shared her experience: "While living here, I've had plenty of study sessions where we collaborate in order to have a better understanding of our coursework."