Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

See the individual community descriptions for specific community eligibility requirements, e.g., some communities are open to all freshmen, while others are open to only upper-level students or just certain majors.

Living in one of these elevated learning communities takes no more time than it does to pursue the life of a successful student at UH. You’ll take classes, plan for success, set academic routines, and get involved with campus life. You will be expected to be an active participant in out-of-class activities a couple of times a month, however you will WANT to participate because these activities are with your people and in support of your goals!

Residential Colleges (RCs) are designed for high-achieving freshmen pursuing specific academic paths (STEM and health professions). Residential Colleges are built for rigorous academic pursuits, involving elevated advising support, faculty and expert connections, and regular UH and community experiences. Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are broadly thematic – in most cases not limited to certain majors – and are built to provide a network of peers with common goals and interests. Residents live and engage in activities together, take classes together, and have access to staff or faculty guidance.

Some LLCs allow non-LLC roommates, while others do not. Residential Colleges require roommates to meet the eligibility requirements for that particular Residential College. Email UHLLC@cougarnet.uh.edu to find out if a special roommate request is possible. If not, no worries–you'll still be nearby and can expand your friend network with both of your new roommates!

There is no additional cost beyond the normal housing rates for the particular residence hall.

Good decision! Follow these instructions to return to your Housing portal to review options and select your new community. 

Send an email with your community request (UHLLC@cougarnet.uh.edu) so that we can reassign you into that community. 

Please let us know as soon as possible (UHLLC@cougarnet.uh.edu) so that we can do our best to reassign you through the normal room assignment process. 

See the Common Course list for Residential Experiences (Residential Colleges and Living  Learning Commntiies).

If you have documented credit (such as from AP or dual credit) listed in your myUH Self Service Center (myUH > Academic Records > View Transfer Credit report) for a required common course for your Residential Community,  you do not need to retake the course.