Multicultural Student Services LLC

Multicultural Student Services LLC

The Multicultural Student Services LLC provides a supportive cultural environment to live and learn together as a community. This LLC is for first-year students in the Multicultural Student Services (MSS) program or other first-year students who have a desire to learn more about multicultural identities. Students not affiliated with the MSS program can request to live in this LLC, although priority will be given to students within the program.

Multicultural Student Services LLC members take classes together, participate in programming, and develop a sense of community. LLC students who are also a part of the MSS program will engage with the MSS office and student service coordinators and develop relationships with upperclassman mentors.

Living

The Multicultural Student Services LLC is in Sutherland Hall.

Learning

Students in the community are required to enroll in ENGL181.201, Introduction to Critical Studies in Film, Television, and Moving-Image Culture, bundled with IDIS187, Interdisciplinary Studies.

Cohort learning connects you to the support of peers and faculty. If you need help with an assignment or want to discuss your evolving career goals, you can easily connect with your cohort. You can also turn to your cohort for encouragement when you need it.

Programs and events

As a community, you will have the opportunity to participate in early move-in jumpstart, monthly gatherings including guest speakers, workshops and all campus and local community programming. You will notice frequent announcements of opportunities in the building to interact with the staff and students in your hall.

How to Join

Choose your Living Learning Community preference on the housing application in the housing portal. The housing portal is all your housing information in one place.

If you are in a roommate group, make sure your roommate(s) indicate the same LLC preferences on their housing application. Otherwise, you will not be placed in the LLC.

Requirements

Multicultural Student Services LLC members must sign a contract stating they will contribute to a positive and inclusive environment, fully participate in the community, and fulfill these requirements.

• Attend early move-in Jumpstart event.
• Enroll in ENGL181.201 bundled with IDIS187.
• Meet with a Department Cohort Coordinator twice a semester.
• Meet with an intern mentor monthly.
• Attend monthly LLC Cohort events.
• Attend mandatory study club sessions once a week.

Support

The Multicultural Student Services Living Learning Community is supported by Multicultural Student Services, the Hall Director, two RAs, and several student interns.