Living-Learning Communities are designated residential environments intentionally focused on fostering student learning and a stronger connection with the campus community. Our living-learning communities each have a unique experience for first-year residential students to engage with dedicated faculty and staff early on in their academic careers. First-year students can choose to live in these communities by submitting their interest on the housing application.
Honors LLC
Created for students enrolled in the Honors Program, the Honors Living-Learning Community (LLC) is designed to provide an academically stimulating and enriching environment. Students in the Honors LLC have access to exclusive events and special programs that enhance academics, build community and promote engagement. Past events have included coffee conversations with famous authors, book talks with award-winning scientists, beginning and end-of-year socials, trivia nights, sand volleyball games and much more.
Applicants must be current members of the Honors Program and maintain that membership to live in the LLC.
Advisers: Vanessa Rukholm, Ph.D., and Kacy Tillman, Ph.D.
Residence Life contact: Zaria Clemons, Area Coordinator.
Wellness LLC
The Wellness Living-Learning Community (LLC) offers students an opportunity to live in an environment dedicated to supporting healthy habits, personal growth, and a shared commitment to well-being. This community emphasizes the eight dimensions of wellness, including physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and environmental well-being.
Residents will benefit from co-curricular collaborations, wellness-focused events, and academic activities; many participating in a first-year experience course that explores strategies for personal and academic success. Community members agree to uphold the student code of conduct and contribute to a positive, supportive space by practicing healthy choices related to nutrition, fitness, sleep, and substance use. By living with peers who share these values, students can build meaningful connections, support one another, and develop lifelong habits that promote success, higher retention, and overall well-being.
The Wellness LLC is located in Smiley Hall. Smiley is UTampa’s smallest residence hall and includes an active community area with a billiards table, foosball, study spaces, a community kitchen, outdoor picnic tables, and entertainment systems.
Advisers: Gina Firth, Abby McElligott, Bennett Holmes, Abby Pertkiewicz and Rhonda Sturgill, Ph.D.
Residence Life contact: Lincoln Cutler, Area Coordinator
For more information on Living-Learning Communities, please contact the Office of Residence Life at reslife@ut.edu or (813) 253-6239.
