Duquesne Living Learning

Living Learning Communities: Living Learning Communities are designed for first year students who share the same academic major or field of study. To choose to live in one of these communities you must first be accepted into the communities specific major or academic program and then preference this community type in your Housing Agreement. 

• Step #1: Select your community preference in the Housing Agreement​. Preferences received before June 13 will receive priority in the opportunity to join this community type
• Step #2: The Office of Student Housing and Residence Life will verify that you meet any program requirements
• Step #3: Assignments will be made based on availability, date of application, and your roommate preference. 
• Step #4: You will be notified early July of your community and room assignment. Based on housing capacity you may be added to a waitlist for a certain community

Living Learning Communities: Living Learning Communities are directly tied to an academic program or specific major. All community members will share a minimum of two academic courses along with living in a specific location on campus. This along with the opportunities below is how joining a Living Learning Community enhances your housing experience on campus. 

• Shared living environment with peers in your classes and major or those who share your interests and goals.
• Peer mentors, Success Coaches, advisors, and faculty members in your academic school or program actively involved in the community.  
• Exclusive study groups and tutoring sessions. 
• Enriching social and networking activities that bring your studies to life.