Specialized Communities

The Army ROTC Community will provide an additional level of support to first year cadets. This community offers cadets the opportunity to live with other students that share the same work ethic and values while building better camaraderie and cohesiveness. All members of the community will be required to participate in ROTC and take a military science class.

Experience Business in an immersive way this fall by joining our new Business Living Learning Community! Your involvement will open pathways of opportunity as you enjoy community amenities and connect with other business majors. This unique experience will integrate academic, social, and career development to support students in making a smooth, successful transition to college life at The University of Akron. Students will live as "neighbors" to one another in our newest campus residence hall, take the Business Success Seminar (BUSN110) course together, and engage in various events designed to connect students to their business education, the corporate world, and many of its key players.

Be part of an exciting program that has won regional and national recognition. Emerging Leaders either reside in Ritchie Hall, Sisler-McFawn, or the fifth floor of the Honors Complex. Participants are part of the Major Events Committee of the Residence Hall Program Board. There is a different application and selection process for the Emerging Leaders Program. Get the details and apply to be an Emerging Leader.

Considering law school or law enforcement? This community is open to any major interested in pursuing a law degree or going into law enforcement after college. Participants will have the opportunity to network with guest speakers, engage in conflict resolution, and host a mock trial.

Seeking the chance to impact the lives of others through the classroom? Whether you are pursuing early childhood or young adult (AYA) education, this community sets out to spark the creative mind with resources to enhance your skill sets for the classroom.

This community is open to anyone interested in gaming and esports. Varsity team members, varsity develop program, club participants and folks interested in all aspects of gaming are welcome to join regardless of major.

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Gender-inclusive housing is dependent on availability. These options may include, but are not limited to:

• Mixed-gender suites (male, female, gender non-conforming, transgender, etc.) and apartments.
• A single room on the floor of the student’s gender identity/expression, but not the student’s legal sex (available only where a single-stall bathroom exists).
• Roommates of the opposite legal sex but same gender identity/expression on a floor of their gender identity/expression where a single-stall bathroom exists.
• Roommates of different legal sexes with a private bathroom.
• A single room on the floor of the student’s legal sex if a private bathroom exists.

Options that do not require involvement from our office include, but are not limited to:

• Roommates of the same legal sex, but different gender expressions, in any building.

Each student’s needs are different; therefore, requests are reviewed on a case-by case basis. These options will help provide students with living spaces that create a comfortable and safe living environment.

• Gender-neutral or gender-inclusive housing options are not available for romantic couples, regardless of gender.

The Honors Complex is exclusively for student participating in the William’s Honors College. The Honors Complex is limited to students who are in their 1st or 2nd year on campus. There are also Honors Clusters available in South Hall Doubles, Exchange Street Shared singles, and Exchange street apartments for any Honors student regardless of year on campus.

Build, construct, design, formulate, and more in the Men in Engineering LLC! This community is committed to the development of highly-qualified and professionally-responsible engineers. Students in this community will engage with various engineering disciplines through field trips to engineering firms, peer study groups, guest speakers, and more. Test your innovative mind and problem-solving skills through the Men in Engineering LLC Challenge hosted each semester.

The best way to 'do' music is to 'live' music. The University of Akron Music Living-Learning Community allows School of Music majors to immerse themselves in a vibrant on-campus musical culture. In addition to living with their fellow musicians, participating students will have access to exclusive off-campus professional performances, peer mentorship, music tutoring programs, and unique leadership training opportunities in music.

"Nursing transforms!” That’s the motto of the School of Nursing. A transformation journey as you embark on your quest to being a Nurse, the School of Nursing and this community provide you the tools and connections to help achieve your goals. This experience provides first-year nursing majors the chance to learn the culture of the School of Nursing, to form a strong support group with other nursing majors, and the ability to engage in programming only offered to LLC participants. Live together and learn together. Participants in this community will take selected prerequisite courses together.

Is medical school in your future after college? Whether you venture into major in biology, chemistry, physics, etc., join the Pre-Med LLC in a diverse community of academic disciplines. Participants will benefit from peer study groups, specialized programming only open to participants, and the academic resources of upper-class student mentors within the community.

Take advantage of mentoring, trips to engineering firms, study support, guest speakers and social activities. Inspired by the popular SEE UA Camp (Summer Experience in Engineering), this community of female engineering students collaborates closely with the Men in Engineering LLC.