Living Learning Communities and Themed Living Communities

The University of New England’s First Year Experience Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and Themed Living Communities (TLCs) provide an introductory leadership experience within the context of a residential setting.

Offered to incoming first-year students, you will have the opportunity to move to campus early to participate in an off-campus retreat to develop a sense of community with other LLC/TLC members.

Students interested in an LLC or TLC for Fall 2026 must attend one of the summer orientation sessions in June 2026.

LLC students learn through a cohort style of learning by taking one or more linked courses together throughout the year. TLC students take advantage of theme-specific programming opportunities.

You can expect to:

• Meet new people who share similar interests and goals
• Develop relationships with staff and faculty
• Benefit from one-on-one mentorship
• Participate in programs and workshops based on a common theme
• Explore identities as leaders on campus
• Learn about valuable resources that can assist in the goal of being successful
• Make a positive contribution to the UNE community

If you participate in an LLC or TLC, you will be housed with that community in a double residence hall room in a common first-year building. This could change based on space needs, i.e., triple rooms instead of doubles. Each community will benefit from the involvement of a professional staff advisor, a resident advisor (RA), and a first-year expert.

2026–2027 applications are coming soon. To access the application, you will need to log in using your Nor’easter login.

• Look up your Nor’Easter login

Health Professions Living Learning Community

Eligible Majors: Pre-Pharmacy; Dental Hygiene; Nursing; Applied Exercise Science; Athletic Training; Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies; Nutrition; Public Health; or Social Work

Marine Living Learning Learning Community

Eligible Majors: Marine Sciences, Marine Affairs, or Marine Entrepreneurship

Medical Biology Living Learning Community

Eligible Majors: Any College of Arts and Sciences major intending to pursue graduate health education

Lavender Community

The Lavender Community is for students who identify as LGBTQIA+ or as allies of the community.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact the First Year Experience office at (207) 602-2556 or fye@une.edu.