Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are residential communities where students are able to share and deepen their passions through social, educational, and reflective activities. These communities support Georgetown University’s focus on active and collaborative learning by extending discussions beyond the classroom, creating new opportunities for students and faculty to interact, and promoting the value of experiences which occur in residential spaces. At Georgetown, we have twelve (12) Living Learning Communities for upperclass & transfer students where students can explore themes of academic interests, service learning, social justice and inclusion, inter-faith, and others.
The following are the overarching goals for all Living Learning Communities at Georgetown. These goals are used to provide direction and purpose for the program as a whole:
Develop a sense of belonging among those participating in LLCs through intentional dialogue, informal interactions, and shared experiences.
Facilitate opportunities for students to deepen understanding, discover new passions, and make meaning of each community’s specific theme.
Provide a space for purposeful engagement amongst faculty/staff and students beyond the classroom.
Strives to enable students to create a Jewish home for students on campus. Through shared values, community programs, and celebration of Jewish life, residents learn what it means to bring Judaism into their home. Participants are committed to celebrating Jewish culture, heritage, language, and religion.
Strives for students to expand their appreciation and knowledge of different aspects of culture and performance formally and informally. Student interests often include theater, music, dance, film, painting, writing, languages, food, cartoons, and much more!
Strives for students to expand their appreciation and knowledge of different aspects of culture and performance formally and informally. Student interests often include theater, music, dance, film, painting, writing, languages, food, cartoons, and much more!
Provides an opportunity for students to participate in both on and off campus events relating to French and Francophone cultures in addition to living among peers who share their passion for French.
Strives to contribute to the global literacy of the University by creating a community in which cultural diversity is truly valued. Residents explore issues of international importance, create new cross-cultural connections, and enrich existing international linkages on campus and in the wider community.
Strives to create and sustain an environment that supports work for social change and commitment to grow in knowledge of human diversity in all its aspects. Residents examine attitudes, prejudices, and actions that undermine respect for diversity and perpetuate injustice, as these arise both within and beyond the Georgetown University community.
Provides a space for students committed to living a well-balanced and engaged lifestyle with other like-minded individuals. In this community, all students choose to live free of alcohol, tobacco, and other mind-altering substances both on and off campus. Students discuss and participate in activities to pursue a balanced life in mind, body, and soul.
Strives to create a dynamic community where residents interact with one another, identifying intersecting interests among a diverse, passionate group. Each Magis Row house has its own unique theme, we strive to foster a comfortable, inclusive community in which everyone has a voice. Residents can pursue individual passions through the infusion of academic and service.
Is designed to create a strong support group for Muslims and non-Muslims who want to be steadfast in prayer and their commitment to campus building and cooperation. MILC selects students that have shown an inclination for activism and community improvement.
Celebrating the nine tenets of the Spirit of Georgetown, the students selected to reside in the Spirit of Georgetown Residential Academy will have the unique opportunity to reflect on their time at Georgetown through formative activities and events, founded on strong community engagement and ownership.
Provides an opportunity for students to develop their Spanish language fluency, explore different cultures, consider relevant global issues from different perspectives. Students primarily speak Spanish within the community. Students also attend off-campus excursions, including Spanish-speaking theatre. performances and cultural dinners.
Is animated by the shared experience of our transfer students, creating a supportive community which promotes a positive transition to life on the Hilltop. Residents help to cultivate a fun, active, intellectual community propelled by opportunities for personal development, engagement, mentorship, and collegiality.
Each living learning community has an application process that will be completed through Hoya Housing. New and returning LLC applicants must complete their appropriate application to be considered a member of the LLC each year.
*Due to the pandemic, some LLCs will be on hold for the upcoming year as a result of limited resources and staffing shifts and adjustments. We are continuously working to revitalize all LLCs to ensure they uphold the integrity of the mission, vision, and values that were created by its advisors. We apologize for any inconvenience this decision may cause, and we appreciate your understanding in advance.*
LLCs that are on hold for this upcoming academic year (2022-23) are as follows:
Magis Row, Residential Academy; Crossroads; Culture and Performance; Explore DC (First-year); Entrepreneurship (First-year); Living Well; JDA; Global Living
French Floor, Spanish Floor, Bayit, and MILC will be managed by the LLC advisors. For more information or interest in the specified LLCs, please email the respective advisors regarding their LLC process for this upcoming school year (2022-23):
French Floor - Boutheina Bridaa
Spanish Floor - Bohumir Smidakova
Bayit - Rabbi Rachel
MILC - Imam Hendi
Students needing medical housing accommodations must begin the process by emailing the Academic Resource Center (ARC) at medicalhousing@georgetown.edu. Students who would like their medical accommodation to be considered with their LLC application MUST complete their medical accommodation application with the ARC by the pertinent LLC Deadline.