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 2026–2027 academic year.
First-Year Honors
First year students admitted to the Honors College are housed together in Louis Redding Hall. The Honors LLC is supported by the Honors College and enhanced by upper division peer mentors who live in the building to help first-year honors students be successful in their transition to UD.
Location: Louis Redding
Contact
Kendall Rousseau
Co-Curricular Coordinator
University of Delaware Honors College
kendallr@udel.edu
The First-Year Honors LLC brings together students from across all colleges, allowing new students to interact with their peers across different ideas, interests and perspectives. Peer mentors called Munson Fellows are experienced Honors students offering guidance, answering questions and supporting new Honors students academically and socially throughout their first year. Students in the LLC will engage in social events and signature programs, such as our weekly Dr. Munson Study Breaks. We also bring faculty and staff into the community allowing students to interact with their professors and Honors staff beyond the classroom.
All first year students admitted to the Honors College are required to live together in the Honors LLC. Due to this requirement, only roommate requests from within the Honors LLC Community will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
The location of the LLC, Louis L. Redding Hall, is named for the first African American lawyer admitted to the Delaware Bar. In the case where the size of the incoming first year honors class exceeds the capacity of the building, some honors students may be assigned to an alternate location.
Nursing Nook
In the Nursing Nook, first-year students Nursing majors find support for their studies, socialize with their classmates and even network with nursing faculty and staff! First year students admitted as a Nursing major (not in the Honors College) are required to live in this LLC which provides a space for new students to acclimate to campus life and the exciting and challenging nursing curriculum.
Location: TBD
Contact
Zachary Gurock
Academic Advisor
zjackson@udel.edu
Students living in the Nursing Nook 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. Students will also be supported by two upper-division 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.
First-Year Theme Housing and living learning 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 2026–2027 academic year.
Gender-Inclusive Housing
UD is committed to providing and developing welcoming and inclusive environments to all students. This housing community intends to support students who are transgender, non-binary or questioning their gender or sexual identities and is open to any first-year student on the gender spectrum.
Location: TBD
Contact:
Marelle Adams
Assistant Director
Residence Life & Housing
mdad@udel.edu
The Gender-Inclusive housing option supports the University’s non-discrimination policy with respect to sexual orientation, sex, gender and gender identity and, we believe, will result in a more comfortable living environment and on-campus home for some of our students who opt into the community. While the community is often described as a place where students can feel more comfortable with others, the space is not one that stands out visually from any other floor. The community is not separated from the rest of the building and is part of a larger building community.
Gender-Inclusive housing is provided in suite-style housing, where two bedrooms share a bathroom. Each bedrooms typically houses two students (double), but a limited number of single bedrooms are available. Applicants can either request each other as roommates or will be assigned together by our staff. Students in this community can be assigned to live in the same room and share a bathroom with any other community member regardless of sex, gender identity and/or gender expression.
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 inclusive space.
Students with questions around housing as it relates to their gender identity or expression can contact our office to talk with a staff member about 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: TBD
Contact:
Elena Lynn
Graduate Assistant
elynn@udel.edu
The Pre-Health Profession’s LLC provides first year students with the unique opportunity to learn about different healthcare career paths alongside peers interested in the same professional goals. Student programming is facilitated by the 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 health professions skill building such as a suture clinic 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.
Only roommate requests from within this 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: TBD
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 AROTC cadets
- Create a community of cadets who have similar goals and career aspirations
- Provide a mentoring program with new and current AROTC cadets
- 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.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)
Create a community with fellow cadets who have similar goals and career aspirations in AFROTC Housing! Sponsored by the Air Force ROTC Program, this housing option is only open to freshmen.
Location: TBD
Contact:
Millicent Murray
Administrative Assistant
mrmurray@udel.edu
Staff Sergeant Miguel Quintanilla
miguelq@udel.edu
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Living Learning Community is sponsored by the Air Force ROTC Program. The AFROTC LLC program is only open to first-year AFROTC students (freshmen). Participation is not mandatory but is highly encouraged for all first year cadets.
Goals of AFROTC LLC are to:
- Build camaraderie among first year AFROTC cadets
- Create a community of cadets who have similar goals and career aspirations
- Provide a mentoring program with AFROTC cadets and current cadets
- Host teambuilding events organized
- 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: TBD
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.
Community Service
The first-year community service LLC integrates real-world community service, meaningful reflection and networking to help students become engaged citizens prepared to change the world.
Location: TBD
Contact:
Amelia Carte
Assistant Director for Alternative Breaks and Service
acarte@udel.edu
Leann Moore
Associate Director for Community Engagement Initiative
lmoore@udel.edu
In the community service LLC, you'll be living among like-minded, community-engaged students which allows for better integration of service, academics and goal setting. The LLC will have service, social and professional development opportunities, including networking events and field experiences with elected officials. These will be led by upper-classmen Peer Mentors and supervised by staff. Get to know the broader Newark and Delaware communities through service while making connections at UD.
Only roommate requests from within this community will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.
UD Scholars
The UD Scholars LLC is available to University Studies (undeclared) students in the UD Scholars Program. This community is designed to help first-year UD Scholars Program (UDS) students feel connected, supported and confident from their very first days on campus.
Location: TBD
Contact:
Kelly Meacham
UD Scholars Academic Program Coordinator
kgoldie@udel.edu
By living alongside peers in the UDS program, you’ll build early and meaningful connections, develop strong study and social networks and foster a lasting sense of belonging. The LLC includes built-in peer mentoring, providing access to experienced students who offer guidance, encouragement and practical advice. Through intentional programming and shared experiences, students engage both academically and socially while learning how to navigate the university and acclimate to campus life. Programming focuses on key student success topics such as effective study strategies, time management, campus resources, major exploration and overall wellbeing. The LLC creates a supportive environment where first-year students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Only roommate requests from within this community will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.
Upper Division Living Learning Communities
Optional communities below reflect the 2026–2027 academic year.
Upper Division Honors
Students can continue their Honors housing experience by living in our Upper Division Honors housing community. Designed for returning Honors students, this community allows students to live alongside some of their peers and stay connected to the Honors experience.
Location: Caesar Rodney
Contact
Kendall Rousseau
Co-Curricular Coordinator
kendallr@udel.edu
302-831-8874
The Upper Division Honors LLC is a housing option exclusively for students in good standing with the Honors College. Students living in this community will have the opportunity to live amongst Honors students on a shared path towards attaining an Honors Degree. Social programming, academic support and connections with Honors staff help students stay connected and succeed in the Honors community.
Upper Division Honors housing is only available for students in the Honors College and space is limited.
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
The 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
Marelle Adams
Assistant Director, Residence Life & Housing
mdad@udel.edu
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 partner with Registered Student Organizations.
In order to live in 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 the ProUD executive board to determine acceptance to the community and housing placements.
Upper Division Theme Housing
Community information listed below reflect the 2026–2027 academic year.
Upper Division Gender-Inclusive
UD is committed to providing and developing welcoming and inclusive environments to all students. This housing community intends to support students who are transgender, non-binary or questioning their gender or sexual identities and is open to any upper division student on the gender spectrum.
Location: Independence West
Contact
Marelle Adams
Assistant Director, Residence Life & Housing
mdad@udel.edu
The Gender-Inclusive housing option supports the University’s non-discrimination policy with respect to sexual orientation, sex, gender and gender identity and, we believe, will result in a more comfortable living environment and on-campus home for some of our students who opt into the community. While the community is often described as a place where students can feel more comfortable with others, the space is not one that stands out visually from any other floor. The community is not separated from the rest of the building and is part of a larger building community.
Gender-Inclusive housing is provided in suite-style double and single rooms sharing a bathroom. There is limited availability of single rooms with private bathrooms. Applicants can either request each other as roommates or will be assigned together by our staff. Students in this community can be assigned to live in the same room and share a bathroom with any other community member regardless of sex, gender identity and/or gender expression.
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.
Students with questions around housing as it relates to their gender identity or expression can contact our office to talk with a staff member about their options.