Living and Learning Community Information
The Department of University Housing & Residence Life at Texas A&M University – Kingsville offers Living Learning Communities (LLCs) for students residing on-campus in the residence halls. LLCs are communities of students that are housed within the same area of a residence hall based on academic major or area of interest. Each LLC has programs and events that are geared towards the academic area or themed community.
The Animal Science Living Learning Community gives students the ability to live in an environment with other incoming freshman students in the same field of study; providing them with events and activities that are pertinent to their career path. The Animal Science Living Learning Community is dedicated to the field of Animal Science. Students who are interested in this type of living environment are involved in extracurricular activities such as Pre-Vet Club, Veterinary Technology Club, Collegiate FFA, or the Aggie Club just to name a few. These involved students will have additional opportunities to live in an environment that supports them both socially and academically. Any incoming freshman student that is interested in the Animal Science LLC should contact Shea Pullam, kajss00@tamuk.edu, for more information.
Benefits to the Student
Building your network- LLC participants can participate in programming within their residence hall. Live and study together; bringing their experiences out of the classroom and into their living space.
Support- LLC participants will have access to a community advisor, peer mentor, faculty and staff that will serve as direct connections to campus resources and opportunities.
Engagement- LLC participants will have the chance to participate in engaging events that have their community in mind, from academic workshops to social functions.
Housing- LLC participants will be housed in Lucio Hall.
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The Kinesiology Living Learning Community gives students the ability to live in an environment with other incoming freshman students in the same field of study; providing them with events and activities that are pertinent to their career path. The Kinesiology Living Learning Community is dedicated to the field of human performance and kinesiology. Students who are interested in this type of living environment are involved in extracurricular activities such as HKN Club, Javelina Power lifting, PEP Talk, TAMUK Rec Sports, or the Student Association for Pre-Health Professions to name a few. These involved students will have the additional opportunities to live in an environment that supports them both socially and academically. Any incoming freshman student that is interested in the Kinesiology LLC should contact Shea Pullam, kajss00@tmauk.edu, for more information.
Benefits to the Student
Building your network- LLC participants can participate in programming within their residence hall. Live and study together; bringing their experiences out of the classroom and into their living space.
Support- LLC participants will have access to a community advisor, peer mentor, faculty and staff that will serve as direct connections to campus resources and opportunities.
Engagement- LLC participants will have the chance to participate in engaging events that have their community in mind, from academic workshops to social functions.
Housing- LLC participants will be housed in Lucio Hall.
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The Honors LLC is for students who are part of the Honors College. These students seek insight for ways to excel in the classroom and challenge themselves in their academic pursuits. Students participating in the Honors LLC are housed in Mesquite Village West.
Students living in the Honors Living Learning Community are active participants in The Honors College, or are students who want to focus on their educational pursuits. Academic, cultural, and social events provide a well-rounded experience for the residents of this community, through which students have the opportunity to interact with other Honors students, faculty and staff from The Honors College. These residents not only live and socialize together; they study together and have each other to lean on throughout their college career.
Opportunities:
- Honors Study Sessions
- Tutoring Services
- Academic-based programming
- Interaction with Faculty/Staff from Honors College
- Honors-related conferences/field trips
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Contact Us
Shea Pullam
Associate Director of Residential Living & Learning
Lucio Hall Rm. 119 G
MSC 108
Phone: (361) 593-2723
Email: jerri.smith@tamuk.edu