Living Learning Communities
UAFS offers three exciting Living Learning Communities (LLCs) in the Lion’s Den Residence Hall. Each LLC has a floor reserved for each community.
LLCs are for first-year students who live on campus. Students accepted into an LLC will receive a $1,000 scholarship ($500 per semester) while funds are available, limit 20 per cohort. The three LLCs are The Myles Friedman Honors Program, Leadership, and Business and Entrepreneurship.
The priority deadline to sign up for an LLC is April 15 through the Fall Housing Application. Applications will still be accepted past the deadline.
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- You will live in a community that bridges your academic interests to your new home.
- You will interact with like-minded peers.
- You will participate in programs, events, and initiatives specifically geared toward your LLC and only for LLC participants.
- Data shows our students who participate in an LLC are more successful academically, so you will be more likely to have a higher GPA and to persist to graduation.
- You will develop relationships through frequent contact with faculty.
- You will take a common workshop, class, or seminar with other LLC participants.
- You will enjoy study groups with students in the same classes as you.
- You will have networking and interaction opportunities with like-minded upper-class students.
- There's no extra cost!
- There are no GPA or test score requirements.
- A nine-month academic year contract means you will not be locked into a long-term lease.
- All utilities, high-speed wired and wireless internet, laundry, and furniture are included.
- You may save time by enjoying your meal plan.
- You will have dedicated 24/7 staff for events, assistance, security, and more.
- You will have the shortest possible commute to classes and won’t spend time looking for a parking space.
- Your room and meal plan are billed to your UAFS student account so your financial aid may help cover the cost.
- Any UAFS merit scholarship covers at least 30 percent of your room cost.
- Apply for campus housing. The LLC application is part of the Housing Application.
- Register for Cub Camp.
- If you have any questions about the LLC or living on campus, please email housing@cellphonejoys.com.
- The Cub Camp fee is waived for Honors, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Leadership LLC participants. The Business and Entrepreneurship LLC does not require Cub Camp participation, but it is highly encouraged.
- Identify themselves as effective learners and critical thinkers who are strongly committed to achieving their academic goals and life-long learning.
- Demonstrate commitment to local and global concerns by contributing time, talents, and efforts in service to the community and realize the impact of that service.
- Develop skills necessary to engage in diverse scholarly activities and creative endeavors.
- Continue their pursuit of a business degree.
- Collaborate effectively in teams, working through dissent to build consensus.
- Communicate thoughtfully and effectively with a variety of audiences.
- Engage in project-based learning when possible.
- Improve group and leadership skills that translate into a desire to become better student leaders.
- Explore ways to bring bigger audiences to programs and classrooms.
- Cultivate professional relationships with faculty, campus staff, alumni, business stakeholders, and other students.
- Differentiate between leadership strengths in themselves and others in the team and how to use those strengths as a cohesive unit.
- Define characteristics of a leader and why they are important and understand the different leadership models.
- Build personal leadership skills while participating in co-curricular activities.
- Create and strengthen relationships with their LLC cohort by participating in LLC activities
- Serve their community through co-curricular involvement.
- Establish, define, and defend their own values and beliefs in the context of recognizing the importance of understanding privilege, diversity, and inclusion.
- Retain to UAFS for their second year of study by enrolling and attending.
- Events could consist of:
- Interaction with Fort Smith community leaders, including elected officials and military leaders.
- Service learning opportunities.
- Skills assessment.
- Presentations on the International Leadership Association (ILA).
- Diversity, equity, and Inclusion training.
- Presenting a program for peers and current residents.
- Lunch and learns, which may include discussion on a scholarly article or workshop by a community leader.
- Leadership theory exploration.
- Etiquette dinner.
- Field trips.
- Partnerships with Fraternity and Sorority Life and Leadership Programs.
- Clifton Strengths for Students assessment completion and discussion.
- Cub Camp attendance (required in August).
- Freshman Leadership Retreat opportunity.
- Joining a Registered Student Organization with emphasis given to Lion Hearts, Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, Numa Nation, and Leadership Student Association.
- Alternative Spring Break opportunity.
- Common book reads.
- Learn more about academic majors such as Organizational Leadership.
- Enhanced interaction with like-minded peers.
- A personal community that bridges your academics and social interaction to your new home.
- Future leadership opportunities.
- Increased contact with faculty.
- Natural study groups.
- No additional cost.
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