Each living learning community at SIUE has been established to enhance the learning experiences of residential students outside the classroom. Whether it is through an academic or developmental approach, living learning communities at SIUE are improving the lives of many residential students.
University Housing believes that because our students are spending many hours outside of the classroom, it is important to engage them in experiences that will promote academic success, acclimate them to the university and connect them with peers that have many of the same interests as they do. Our living learning communities bring academics into the living environment by incorporating faculty interaction through our Faculty Fellows program, on-site classes in our "smart classroom" and communities focused on interest and academic major. Living learning communities provide residents with various opportunities for connection and social interaction and create a sense of belonging to both SIUE and their individual community.
Focused Interest Communities (FIC's)
FICs house first year students together based on common academic major, pursuit or interest. These communities are designed to surround residents with other students who share similar goals and focus. Read more about the FICs...
Horizons: The First Year Experience
Horizons is a program for first year students designed to provide them the opportunity to get involved on campus, develop leadership skills and learn how to be a successful student. Horizons encourages and promotes faculty and student interaction outside the classroom, and offers high quality programs and resources to help our residents succeed. Read more about Horizons...
Students Improving Society (SIS)
Students Improving Society is made up of first year students who have a desire to help others and improve their community by focusing on three components of civic engagement; social justice awareness, service learning and sustainability. Read more about SIS...
Located in Evergreen Hall, the Second Year Experience (SYE) at SIUE is designed to meet the unique needs of our second year students through social interaction, career exploration, personal reflection and academic initiatives. Read more about the SYE...
Themed Communities in Cougar Village
A Themed Community is a group of students who have chosen to live together in Cougar Village around a specific topic or interest. Read more about Themed Communities...