Living-Learning Communities Orientation & Course Offerings
We are so excited to have you join one of our living-learning communities! We hope you take full advantage of all of the programs, course offerings and more that these communities provide.
Click on the LLC below that you are interested in for orientation and course information.
Business LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Each year, we plan an exciting two-and-a-half day Orientation program for all new Business LLC residents (both new to the University and returning students who are new to the LLC). This gives residents the opportunity to move in two days early, get settled, make new friends and participate in a variety of fun activities before campus-wide orientation begins.
We anticipate updated information about Business LLC admission and fall orientation registration will be available by mid-June. If you have not been contacted by that time, please contact at businessllc@housing.illinois.edu. We look forward to seeing you in August!
When is it?
The Business LLC Orientation is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday evening, August 16 through Thursday, August 18.
How much is it to join?
The $30 orientation program charge covers your early move-in (beginning the first day of Business LLC orientation), meals during orientation programming and all orientation activities. This charge will be billed to your student account.
Can only freshmen participate in the Orientation program?
Absolutely not! Although some events may be of greater interest to first-year students, all new Business LLC residents are invited to participate at orientation. BLLC students who are not new students to the university can choose the events and programs that best align with their interests and schedules. Please note that all students are expected and required to adhere to all university policies once they arrive on campus.
What if I also need to attend my academic registration program while the Business LLC Orientation is taking place?
This happens quite often, especially for our international students. This is absolutely fine. Your academic registration should always be your priority. Once you have completed the necessary events for your academic registration, please simply rejoin the BLLC events while they are in progress.
Course Offerings
See all of the Business LLC course offerings for this semester.
Exploration LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Each year, an energetic and excited group of returning EX students plan an incredible two-day orientation program for all new EX residents (both new to the university and returning students who are new to EX). Exploration residents have the opportunity to move in two days early, settle in, make new friends and participate in fun and engaging activities and events. These events will introduce you to all of the great resources available to you here in Weston hall and throughout campus! Each year, our students tell us how fun and helpful moving in early and settling in was for them before the campus orientation begins.
What if I also need to attend my academic registration program while EX orientation is taking place?
This happens quite often, especially for our international students. This is absolutely fine. Your academic registration should always be your priority. Once you have completed the necessary events for your academic registration, please simply re-join the EX events while in progress.
When is it?
This year's program will take place Monday, August 16 through Thursday, August 19. Move-In for students participating in LLC Orientation begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 16. The program cost is $30, which covers your meals (starting with dinner on Monday), your housing, all programs and events.
Can only freshmen participate in the Orientation program?
Absolutely not! All new EX residents are invited to participate and register for Orientation. Although some events may be of greater interest to first-year students, all new EX students are welcome to participate. EX students who are not new students to the University can choose the events and programs that best meet their interests and schedules. Please note that all students are expected and required to adhere to all University policies once they arrive on campus.
Course Offerings
See all of the Exploration LLC course offerings for this semester.
Global Crossroads LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Global Crossroads residents get to move in two days earlier than the general first-year student Move-In. Orientation helps students transition to the university, and it is a time when new students get to know each other, meet their peer mentors and learn about GC and the campus. International students can move in to Global Crossroads starting Sunday, August 18 at no additional cost.
Is there an orientation fee?
There is no additional cost to participate in Orientation.
Orientation for International Students
The University Orientation is a different program from Global Crossroads Orientation, but they often occur on the same days.
You are encouraged to sign up for the University Orientation and attend sessions on Monday and Tuesday. For Wednesday and Thursday sessions, you can discuss with the Global Crossroads staff which events you should go to once you arrive on campus.
Exchange students are required to attend the Exchange Student Orientation. Please check International Students and Scholars Services for information.
Course Offerings
See all of the Global Crossroads LLC course offerings for this semester.
Health Professions LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Health Professions residents get to move in two days earlier than the general first-year student Move-In. Orientation helps students transition to the university, and it is a time when new students get to know each other, meet their peer mentors and learn about Health Professions and the campus.
Is there an orientation fee?
There is no additional cost to participate in Orientation.
Course Offerings
See all of the Health Professions LLC course offerings for this semester.
Honors LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Each year, an energetic group of returning Honors LLC students plans an incredible two-day orientation program for all new Honors LLC residents (both new to the University and returning students who are new to the LLC). The $35.00 Orientation fee covers your early move-in (beginning the first day of Orientation) and meals during Honors LLC Orientation programming. This gives residents the opportunity to move in two days early, get settled, make new friends in the Honors LLC and participate in a variety of fun activities before campus-wide orientation begins.
What if I also need to attend my academic registration program while Honors LLC Orientation is taking place?
This happens often, especially for our international students. This is absolutely fine. Your academic registration should always be your priority. Once you have completed the necessary events for your academic registration, please simply rejoin the Honors LLC events while they are in progress.
Course Offerings
See all of the Honors LLC course offerings for this semester.
Intersections LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Intersections residents get to move in two days earlier than the general first-year student Move-In. Orientation helps students transition to the university, and it is a time when new students get to know each other, meet their peer mentors and learn about Intersections and the campus.
Is there an orientation fee?
There is no additional cost to participate in Orientation.
Course Offerings
See all of the Intersections LLC course offerings for this semester.
Innovation LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Each year, an energetic group of returning Innovation LLC students plans an incredible two-day orientation program for all new Innovation LLC residents (both new to the University and returning students who are new to the LLC). The $15.00 fee covers your early move-in (beginning the first day of Orientation)and meals during Orientation programming. This gives residents the opportunity to move in two days early, get settled, make new friends, and participate in a variety of fun activities before campus-wide orientation begins.
What if I also need to attend my academic registration program while Innovation orientation is taking place?
This happens quite often, especially for our international students. This is absolutely fine. Your academic registration should always be your priority. Once you have completed the necessary events for your academic registration, please simply rejoin the Innovation events while they are in progress.
Course Offerings
See all of the Innovation LLC course offerings for this semester.
LEADS LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Each year, an energetic and excited group of returning LEADS students plan an incredible two-day Orientation program for all new LEADS residents (both new to the University and returning students who are new to LEADS). LEADS residents have the opportunity to move in two days early, settle in, make new friends and participate in fun and engaging activities and events. These events will introduce you to all of the great resources available to you here in LEADS and throughout campus! Each year, our students tell us how fun and helpful moving in early and settling in was for them before the campus orientation begins.
What if I also need to attend my academic registration program while LEADS orientation is taking place?
This happens quite often, especially for our international students. This is absolutely fine. Your academic registration should always be your priority. Once you have completed the necessary events for your academic registration, please simply re-join the LEADS events while in progress.
When is it?
This year's Fall Orientation program will take place Monday, August 16 through Thursday, August 19. Move-In for LLC Orientation participants begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, August 16.
Is there an Orientation fee?
The program cost is $30, which covers your housing, meals (starting with dinner on Monday), all programs and events. This fee will be billed to your student account after Orientation in late August.
Can all LEADS students participate in Orientation or just first-year students?
All new LEADS residents are welcome to register and participate in the Orientation program. Although some events may interest first-year students more than returning students, we would still encourage you to attend the program. Returning students can select the events and programs that best meet their needs and interests.
Course Offerings
See all of the LEADS LLC course offerings for this semester. - link to courses pdf
Sustainability LLC
Orientation
What is it?
Each year, an energetic group of returning Sustainability LLC students plans an incredible two-day orientation program for all new Sustainability LLC residents (both new to the university and returning students who are new to the LLC). The $15 fee covers your early move-in (beginning the first day of Orientation) and meals during Orientation programming.This gives residents the opportunity to move in two days early, get settled, make new friends, and participate in a variety of fun activities before campus-wide orientation begins.
What if I also need to attend my academic registration program while Sustainability orientation is taking place?
This happens quite often, especially for our international students. This is absolutely fine. Your academic registration should always be your priority. Once you have completed the necessary events for your academic registration, please simply rejoin the Sustainability events while they are in progress.
Can only freshmen participate in the orientation program?
Absolutely not! Although some events may be of greater interest to first-year students, all new Sustainability LLC residents are invited to participate in orientation. Sustainability students who are not new students to the University can choose the events and programs that best align with their interests and schedules. Please note that all students are expected and required to adhere to all university policies once they arrive on campus.
Unit One/Allen Hall LLC
Orientation
Organized entirely by returning Allen Hall students, orientation is a great way to get settled early, meet lots of people in your hall community and learn about life in Allen Hall and at the University of Illinois. Although it is not mandatory, orientation is open to all students who are new to Allen Hall. For this year, it is also open to returning students.
Orientation takes place Tuesday, August 16 at 5 p.m. through Thursday, August 18 at 5 p.m.
If you move in on Tuesday, August 16, a $30 Orientation Program charge will automatically be added to your Housing bill. This covers all of your meals before your Housing contract begins and all of the activities of Orientation.
Course Offerings
See all of the Unit One LLC course offerings for this semester.
Women in Math, Science and Engineering (WIMSE) LLC
Orientation
What is it?
WIMSE residents get to move in two days earlier than the general first-year student Move-In. Orientation helps students transition to the university, and it is a time when new students get to know each other, meet their peer mentors and learn about WIMSE and the campus.
Is there an orientation fee?
There is no additional cost to participate in Orientation.
Course Offerings
See all of the WIMSE LLC course offerings for this semester.