Theme Housing and Living Learning Communities
Housing Communities
On-campus theme housing and Living Learning Communities (LLCs) provide students with unique experiences designed around academic programs, interests or identities. When you live in an LLC, you live among students with shared academic or personal interests. It's a great way to meet friends, create a supportive community or participate in programming to enhance your undergraduate resumé.
Most LLCs are directly supported by an academic department. Some are required by major, though most are optional.
You can apply in the Housing Portal when applications are open.
LLCs and Theme Housing
First-Year Required Living Learning Communities
Some majors and programs require their students to live together in residence halls, while other Living Learning Communities are optional. These are the Living Learning Communities required by major or program. Communities below reflect the 2025–2026 academic year.
First-Year Honors
The Honors first-year community in Redding Hall is not only supported by the Honors College at UD, but is also enhanced by Munson Fellows! These upper-division Honors peer mentors assist students with questions or problems, both academic and social.
Location: Louis Redding
Contact
Kendall Rousseau
Co-Curricular Coordinator
University of Delaware Honors College
kendallr@udel.edu
Since Honors students come from all colleges, living in the First-Year Honors LLC allows you to interact with students who have different ideas, interests and perspectives. Guided by upper-division peer mentors called Munson Fellows, students will engage in social events and signature programs, such as our weekly Dr. Munson Study Breaks. We also bring faculty and staff into the hall, allowing students to interact with their professors and Honors staff on another level.
All community members will be assigned to live in the Honors LLC pending space availability. Due to this requirement, only roommate requests from within the Honors LLC Community will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
First-year students admitted to the Honors College are housed together in Louis L. Redding Hall, named for the first African American lawyer admitted to the Delaware Bar. If the size of the first-year honors class exceeds building capacity, some students may be assigned to nearby buildings.
Nursing Nook
In the Nursing Nook, first-year students find support for their studies, socialize with their classmates and even network with nursing faculty and staff! This required LLC provides a space for new students to acclimate to campus life and the exciting and challenging nursing curriculum.
Location: George Read North
Contact
Zachary Gurock
Academic Advisor
zjackson@udel.edu
Students will find support for their studies, socialize with their classmates and begin to network with nursing faculty and staff.
Students will be engaged in programming that includes movie nights, academic talks, study breaks, crafting events and research presentations, which will encourage connection with colleagues and expose students to the academic and professional world of nursing from the start of their student career. First-year students will also be supported by two upper-level nursing students, who will organize study sessions, provide information about the program and advocate for new students.
All nursing majors (who are not in the Honors Program) will be assigned to live in the Nursing Nook LLC. Due to this requirement, only roommate requests from within the Nursing Nook LLC will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
World Changers
World Changers LLC, sponsored by the Horn Program in Entrepreneurship, offers first-year students in the Delaware Innovation Fellows (DIF) program the unique opportunity to live, learn and interact with like-minded students from a wide variety of majors who are passionate, creative, innovative and entrepreneurial.
Location: Thomas McKean
Contact
Jaime Lee
Executive Assistant
jklee@udel.edu
Freshmen admitted to the Delaware Innovation Fellows (DIF) program live and learn together in the World Changers LLC, a diverse community of students from a wide variety of majors who are passionate, creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. Students will be immersed in a dynamic environment, make valuable connections and strive to create novel solutions to societal, environmental and customer problems. Students will change the world by putting their ideas for new programs, policies, products, services, organizations and businesses into action.
World Changers LLC strives to help first-year Delaware Innovation Fellows adapt to college life. With shared coursework, innovative programming and a close network of fellows, students in World Changers will be a part of a collaborative and supportive community. The World Changers LLC is required for all first year DIF students with the exception of students who have another housing requirement (honors, major/college required housing, etc.).
All Delaware Innovation Fellows (who are not in the Honors Program or required to live elsewhere based on major) who live on campus will be assigned to live in the World Changers Community. Students in this LLC can request roommates from outside of the LLC, but requests cannot be guaranteed.
First-Year Living Learning and Theme Housing Communities
Students whose academic program does not require a specific community can apply to live in one of our optional LLCs. Optional communities below reflect the 2025–2026 academic year.
Gender-Inclusive Housing
Gender-Inclusive Housing is a community for transgender, non-binary and/or any student questioning their gender or sexual identities. This community intends to provide an inclusive environment which nurtures students around those identities.
Location: James Smith
Contact:
Michele Kane
Director of Housing
Residence Life & Housing
michelon@udel.edu
Gender-inclusive housing is an option for first-year undergraduate students who are eligible for University housing. It is offered in suite-style housing, where two bedrooms share a bathroom. The bedrooms are usually double occupancy, but a limited number of single suites and single rooms with private bathrooms are available.
Students who are interested in living in this community should indicate their interest in the First-Year Housing Application. A Residence Life and Housing staff member will then reach out to you to understand your preferences and needs in regards to your room style and roommates. Students who are not interested in being assigned to live in this community, but would like to specify any housing needs they may have related to their gender identity, can contact us at reslife-housing@udel.edu to work with a staff member to discuss their options.
Only roommate requests from within this community will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
Pre-Health Professions
Looking to go into one of the many health professions? Then, consider joining the Pre-Health Professions LLC! Students will have access to extra support from faculty and staff and the opportunity participate in extracurricular academic and social activities related to healthcare.
Location: Harrington A
Contact:
Elena Lynn
Graduate Assistant
elynn@udel.edu
The Pre-Health Professions LLC provides first year students interested in a healthcare profession with the unique opportunity to learn about different healthcare career paths alongside peers interested in the same professional goals. Student programming is facilitated by a Center for Health Profession Studies graduate student pursuing a healthcare related field, which creates a direct pathway for engaging with programming and advising services provided by the Center. Students can expect a mixture of academic and social activities related to healthcare, from a health professionals panels to a medical movie night.
No specific major is required, but commonly represented areas include biological sciences, sports health, exercise science, pre-veterinary medicine, medical diagnostics, neuroscience, psychology, human physiology and chemistry.
All selected community members will be assigned to live in the Pre-Health Professions LLC. Due to this requirement, only roommate requests from within the Pre-Health Professions LLC Community will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC)
Create a community with fellow cadets who have similar goals and career aspirations in AROTC Housing! Sponsored by the Army ROTC Program, this housing option is only open to freshmen.
Location: Russell A
Contact
Carlos Washington
Scholarship and Enrollment Coordinator
cwashi@udel.edu
army-rotc@udel.edu
The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) Living Learning Community is sponsored by the Army ROTC Program. The AROTC LLC program is only open to first-year AROTC students (freshmen).
Participation is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged for all new cadets. Goals of the AROTC LLC are to:
- Build camaraderie among first and second year AROTC cadets
- Create a community of cadets who have similar goals and career aspirations
- Provide a mentoring program with AROTC cadets and current cadets
- Host teambuilding events organized by the peer mentor
- Foster a fun and challenging environment where cadets excel
- Promote excellence in academics, fitness and character
- Prepare students for a career in military/government service
Students in this LLC can request roommates from outside of the LLC, but requests cannot be guaranteed.
College of Engineering
Opt in to first-year success! By joining this LLC, first year students in the College of Engineering will join a built-in network for support for their common first-semester courses from peer mentors, faculty and alumni while they adjust to college life.
Location: George Read South
Contact:
Marianne Johnson
Academic Program Manager
mtj@udel.edu
The College of Engineering Living Learning Community (COE-LLC) is where first-year COE students live together, learn together and begin to build lifelong relationships. Living with other engineering and computer science majors, students will find a community that enjoys the challenge and excitement of bringing bold new ideas to life for the betterment of society.
The supportive environment includes peer mentors who are upper-level engineering and computer science majors, on-site tutoring and social events like study breaks with refreshments, holiday celebrations and National Engineers Week. It’s never too early to think about your career. Professional development programming includes opportunities to interact with company representatives, alumni and Career Services staff.
Ensure your future success by choosing to live in a community geared to your academic success and the future you’re building.
All majors in the College of Engineering who are not also in the Honors College are welcome to apply. Only roommate requests from within this community will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
Upper Division Living Learning Communities
Optional communities below reflect the 2025–2026 academic year.
Upper Division Honors
Students can continue their Honors housing experience by living in our Upper Division Honors housing community. Upper division Honors students will have the opportunity to continue living with some of their Honors peers.
Location: Caesar Rodney
Contact
Kendall Rousseau
Co-Curricular Coordinator
kendallr@udel.edu
302-831-8874
The Upper Division Honors LLC is a housing option for students with good standing in the Honors College. Students living in this community will be able to live with fellow Honors students who are on a similar track as them to attain an Honors Degree. Social programming and events, connecting with faculty and professional development opportunities will be offered to help support and enhance a strong Honors residential community.
Upper Division Honors housing is only available for students in the Honors College.
International House
International House (iHouse) is a living learning community for upper division students in the World Scholars program and others who wish to explore the world and their place in it. iHouse brings together students from diverse backgrounds to build friendships, develop intercultural skills and broaden global perspectives.
Location: Ray Street
Contact
Callie Zimmerman
World Scholars Program Coordinator
czimmerm@udel.edu
302-831-6441
Daily interactions with iHouse neighbors and engagement in monthly programs empower students to cross cultural borders on their path to becoming global citizens. The iHouse community supports the success of international and domestic students by providing a welcoming home for all students. iHouse residents contribute to campus internationalization by sharing lessons of empathy, mutual understanding and respect with the greater University community.
Puppy Raisers of UD (PRoUD) and Other Service Raisers
PRoUD and other raisers community allows students the unique opportunity to raise assistance dogs in the residence halls as part of a long-standing community service initiative. Any sophomore, junior or senior student can apply!.
Location: Courtyard Apartments + Ray Street
Contact
Residence Life & Housing
reslife-housing@udel.edu
302-831-4663
Students may apply to raise a dog through one of the University of Delaware's recognized sight dog programs (The Seeing Eye, Inc., Guiding Eyes or Canine Partners for Independence), which are partnered with Registered Student Organizations.
In order to be a part of this community, students must gain approval through their respective organizations and apply to this community through the housing application. After the application is submitted, RLH will work with ProUD e-board to determine acceptance to the community and placements.
Upper Division Theme Housing
Community information listed below reflect the 2025–2026 academic year.
Upper Division Gender-Inclusive
UD is committed to providing and developing welcome and inclusive environments to all students. This housing community is offered to any student on the gender spectrum.
Location: Independence West
The University of Delaware offers a Gender-Inclusive Housing option to support UD's ongoing commitment to developing environments that are welcoming and inclusive. The Gender-Inclusive housing option supports the University’s non-discrimination policy with respect to sexual orientation, sex, gende, and gender identity and, we believe, will result in a more comfortable living environment and on-campus home for some of our students.
Gender-Inclusive housing is provided in suite-style (sharing a bathroom) double and single rooms and limited single rooms with private bathrooms. Students must select the "Gender-Inclusive" option in the Housing Communities application. Applicants can request each other as roommates or will be assigned together by our staff. Gender-Inclusive housing will never be randomly assigned to a student.
If a vacant space exists in a partially filled unit during the year, the current resident is encouraged to find an agreeable roommate who would live in Gender-Inclusive housing. If that isn't possible, we'll work with the current resident to identify the best solution, but we reserve the right to assign any student there as a gender dynamic space.
All Women
The all-women housing community in Kent provides an environment that meets the needs of the women within its walls. Kent is a stand-alone building, with no access from other buildings, and is in a prominent location on the South Green.
Location: Kent
The all-women housing community was built upon the rich history of the Women’s College of Delaware. Kent Residence Hall provides the privacy of being a stand-alone building (no access from other buildings), and features a prominent location on the South Green. This community looks to meet the needs of women seeking an all-women living environment on our campus.